The National Gallery of Victoria has launched a live in-studio series with Australian artists and designers, who have been exhibited at the Gallery or are in the NGV Collection, in-conversation with NGV curators, giving viewers an insight into their life and practice whilst in isolation.
Artist and designers include Agatha Gothe-Snape, Jon Campbell, Yhonnie Scarce, Mary Featherston AM, Lisa Waup, Darren Sylvester and Christopher Boots.
Audiences can tune in to the series on Instagram Live or on-demand on the NGV Channel on NGV’s website every Wednesday at 6pm.
Christopher Boots’ studio. Photograph: Guy Lavoipierre
Agatha Gothe-Snape – Available to watch now
Agatha Gothe-Snape invites NGV Curator of Contemporary Art, Pip Wallis to discuss her dynamic practice exploring western art history materialised through language, feelings and gestures.
Jon Campbell – Wednesday, May 13
Dialling in from his home studio, Melbourne Pop artist and musician Jon Campbell will introduce works from his text-based practice influenced by Australia’s laidback culture and his upbringing in Melbourne’s Western suburbs.
Yhonnie Scarce – Wednesday, May 20
Contemporary artist, master glassblower and Kokatha and Nukunu woman Yhonnie Scarce will join the series to share insights into her practice investigating the effects of colonisation on Indigenous people.
Mary Featherston AM – Wednesday, May 27
From her home studio in Ivanhoe, pioneering interior and learning designer Mary Featherston AM will discuss her school environment focused research and design practice.
Lisa Waup – Wednesday, June 3
Taking audiences into her studio will be Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander artist Lisa Waup whose practice involves weaving and printmaking. Waup’s work celebrates her ancestral connections and often incorporates natural materials.
Darren Sylvester – Wednesday, June 17
Virtually opening his Brunswick studio, multi-disciplinary artist Darren Sylvester will share an insight into his work and practice, which is known for its commentary on pop culture, music, and consumerism.
Christopher Boots – Wednesday, June 24
Melbourne lighting designer Christopher Boots will take viewers into his Fitzroy studio where he works with a team of artisan makers handcrafting decorative lighting. Boots’ practice is inspired by natural forms and references his Greek heritage through narratives of ancient mythology.
