Jen and Zeta are joined by Alta Forma's Director Meredith Turnbull on this episode of Art Smitten. ⛓️ Located on St Kilda Rd, Alta Forma supports artists who work in expanded object and jewellery practices to create experimental and socially engaged projects. ⛓️💥 Listen in to hear about the specialties of curating object-based artworks and the vision for this space! @_altaforma_ @merecatu Art Smitten airs on Wednesdays at 3pm on SYN Media @synmedia 90.7fm 🖇️ Image details: Exhibition view 'St...
Jun 16, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For our final episode of season 1, we’re keen to chat with two writers who participated in the Mass Memo program in 2024! Mass Memo is an annual opportunity for young arts writers to review fine art, architecture and fashion graduate shows across Melbourne. Hosted by Memo 📝 it’s a wonderful chance for young graduates to be published - Jen and Audrey both participated in previous itterations! Listen in to hear from Pepa and Ned all about their experience and head to mass.memoreview.net to read t...
Jun 10, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
To kick off season 2, we spoke to curator Emmy Robinson-Shaw and artist Celline Mercado, featured in DEBUT XXI. At BLINDSIDE gallery, DEBUT is an annual project committed to fostering new talent by exhibiting works of recent graduates from Melbourne’s major art institutions. 🎨 We will also be airing a new interview segment by our presenter and editor Nic called Street Art! 🎙️ Nic spoke to Aimee Nair @aimeenxir about their art and life as an arts student. Art Smitten airs Wednesdays at 3pm on S...
Jun 10, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This episode we had a great chat with WET Collective about their exhibition at BLINDSIDE💦 ‘Cruising’ is a gallery activation playing with hospitality, the queer body and the illicit. WET will be providing a food service during the opening as well as two performances over the weekend. We are very thankful to have heard a bit more about this program and the artists involved— hope you enjoy! SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups o...
Apr 27, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For our first episode of 2025, we are very excited to share with you our interview with artist, collector and curator Patrick Pound Patrick’s exhibition ‘The Museum of Falling’ was shown at City Gallery in the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston St. Listen to hear them speak about the beginnings of this project, their artistic process and how they gained access to the City of Melbourne's archive. Art Smitten airs on SYN 90.7FM. SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung...
Mar 28, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode, we spoke to Kirsty Grant and Trent Walter all about the founding and future of the new Melbourne Art Print Fair. Running from the 7th to the 9th of February, @melbartprintfair Edition.1 was chock-full of amazing prints by local artists, highlighting print in its fine art form. Participating print studios and publishers included Baldessin Press, Kaleidoscope Editions, Megalo Print Studio, Negative Press, Print Council of Australia, Spacecraft and Sunshine Editions 📜💥 Art Smitte...
Mar 24, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode we are joined by Melanie Oliver (Senior Curator) to discuss the current exhibition at MUMA - Image Economies 📽️ 🤳🏼 Image Economies traces how artists have used digital technologies over recent history, from exploring reproducibility and authenticity to the contemporary applications of AI and machine learning. Through a variety of mediums, the exhibiting artists explore themes of materiality, identity, cultural knowledge and the social impact of images. https://www.monash.edu/muma...
Mar 24, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join local arts and culture radio Art Smitten of SYN Media for an exclusive deep-dive into Blindside's history! Blindside is a long-standing artist-run initiative in the heart of our city, and we're keen to celebrate their 20th anniversary by giving you insight into Blindside’s foundations, and the creative community networks behind the gallery. Presented in two parts, these special segments will discuss the history and cross-disciplinary programs that Blindside contributes to the vibrant arts e...
Feb 24, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Joining us in the studio for this episode of Art Smitten was Camilla Hannan, co-creator ‘The Waiting Room’ that premiered at The Capitol Theatre on November 9th, 2024. Along with Martine Corompt, these two artists united for a special one-off immersive theatrical event in ‘The Waiting Room’, where the audience will share the joy of anticipation, the pleasure of expectation, and the thrill of impatience. Created exclusively for the 100-year old Capitol theatre in Melbourne featuring live experime...
Feb 16, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 17
For our last interview of the 2024 season, we were joined by the new National Communication Museum (NCM). We spoke with Dr Emily Siddons, Co-CEO and Artistic Director of NCM, who told us all about their exciting new program and exhibitions. NCM showcases nostalgic communication artefacts, exploring how new and old technologies have changed our lives over the years. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung lang...
Feb 12, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode we were fortunate to be joined by artist Rochelle Morris to talk about their exhibition at Trocadero Projects! ‘Turning Soil’ is an exploration of the potential of ecological art at a painterly scale. The use of organic materials within the exhibition open up a conversation on our relationship and responsibilities to nature and our environment. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language ...
Feb 09, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would like to further acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the Lands and Waters across Australia where our content reaches. Art Smitten would like to expand that respect to Bunjil, the great creator ancestor of the K...
Feb 09, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week, we were lucky to chat with Sophia Cai, Director of Bus Projects! Bus Projects is a long-term ARI based in our city, and has recently been showing some amazing artists – including some that we interviewed previously this year. Sophia talks about how Bus operates, her role and the journey that led her to becoming the director. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kul...
Feb 02, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week we spoke in-depth with Kaiqi from Betweenia Project 夾洲計劃 ! Kai joined us for the end of our live show at Melbourne Art Book Fair earlier in the year, and we’re very interested to hear what Betweenia has been up to since then! Betweenia Project is an art book and zine distributor bringing a collection of zines, publications and DIY content here to Naarm. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung langua...
Jan 26, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Jen and Lucy had a great chat with lead artists and co-facilitators Zeth Cameron and Matisse Laida all about the programs run at SIGNAL. Tucked away beside the Birrarung river that flows near Flinders Street Station, a centuries old Train Signal Box is the meeting place for many of Melbourne’s young creatives. SIGNAL is a wonderful City of Melbourne initiative that provides young people a place to learn art skills and meet community. We hope you enjoy our chat! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7...
Jan 19, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Joining Jen and Audrey in this episode of Art Smitten is artist Skye Malu Baker to discuss their current show at TCB in Brunswick. ‘A R TH ~ air and light, dust and earth’ draws from half-remembered internet posts and out of date art history books in a series of imagined painted landscapes. Skye touches on the act of 'redigesting' in her practice, material limits and interest in optics. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung...
Jan 12, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
For this episode of Art Smitten, our guest host Teagan Ramsay interviews artist and creative producer Phoebe Thompson. Phoebe discusses their practice and process in relation to their most recent exhibition, touching on collecting debris, and site-specificity. They will also speak about their upcoming exhibition and the direction of their work, while providing insight into their work as a Creative Producer for RMIT Creative. Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays r...
Jan 05, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 10
**Content Warning: This episodes contains discussion of sexual assault and mental illness. If you ever need help, you are not alone. You can speak to someone at Lifeline (13 11 14) or at 1800RESPECT.** In this episode, Lucy and Jennifer spoke with Naarm/Melbourne based creative practitioner Bridget H. Gurrie. Bridget uses textile processes as a means for self-reflection and to conceptual explore the processing of trauma and grief. We talked about their background in fashion and the future direct...
Dec 29, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode, Lucy and Jennifer will be chatting to the people behind SCRAP MAG - the unofficial zine of VCA. We will be discussing how SCRAP MAG came to be, the importance of student-led publishing, and the work that is to be done. Excited to share with you all, and a big thanks to Lia, Ella and Ingrid for joining us! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on ...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of Art Smitten, Audrey is joined by Nour and Phoebe from Unassigned Gallery in Brunswick discussing the origins of the gallery, the ethos of their programming and upcoming exhibitions including 'Exhibition for ants 2.0' Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitten team would...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
I really enjoyed chatting with the people behind HAIR, a new artist-run initiative on Elizabeth Street! We talked all about the space, their plans for the gallery and the kind of events and exhibitions they are hosting. Check them out on Instagram - @hair__ari Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and t...
Jul 30, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chris Orr recently, a local established artist. Chris has worked and studied in graphic design, and uses these principles in his work. Chris creates digital manipulations that focus on objects and are often series centred around a particular theme. Chris’ most recent exhibition was this year, at fortyfivedownstairs here in Naarm / Melbourne in April. This series takes classical busts and statues, and transforms them through the lens of technological a...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lucia, Head Editor of Demure Magazine. Demure is a local online publication focused on highlighting experimental and engaging explorations of literature, arts, culture and fashion. With their first issue released in August of 2021, Demure has continued to expand, with a print-publication release for their most recent edition! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurr...
Jul 17, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Finally! A long-awaited recording of Art Smitten's live show at Melbourne Art Book Fair, in the NGV Grand Hall. Listen in as Audrey and Sen turn their attention to arts and publishing, diving into the history of art manifestos and the impact of DIY publishing as acts of resistance. The pair also host an interview with Kaiqi from Betweenia Project 夾洲計劃, who bring not just art books but also experiences of mutual aid and situated practices from China to Australia. https://artbookfair.melbourne/eve...
Jul 17, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Pip Wallis, Senior Curator at MUMA Monash University Museum of Art! Pip has curated a solo exhibition of work by acclaimed Chinese-American artist Candice Lin titled ‘The Sex Life of Stone’ opening this weekend, Saturday 29th of June. Candice Lin is an interdisciplinary artist who works across ceramics and sculpture, installation, drawing, video and living materials and processes - materials such as mould, mushrooms and bacteria. Her work considers t...
Jun 26, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Sylva and Victoria from 138 Gallery! 138 is based in Brunswick East on Lygon Street. We were lucky enough to chat all about their gallery space, their accessible application processes and their exhibitions! At the time, they were showing Aperitif , a group exhibition with Shannon Toth, Georgia Noughton, Hannah Barry and Olivia Wood. Right now, they're exhibiting another group show - Joke Taxonomy curated by Jincheng Deng with work from Lou ...
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
I had the pleasure of chatting with two of Next Wave’s Artistic Directors, Anthony ‘Banda’ Bandalan and Matisse Laida. Next Wave is celebrating 40 years with an exciting program called All School Lab - full of artist talks, performances and activities running over the 24th and 25th of May. The event will conclude with a party curated by Next Wave’s Young Artistic Directorate, called during:next ! https://nextwave.org.au/ https://allschool.nextwave.org.au/programs/lab/lab_2024 Art Smitten airs on...
May 20, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For our new vol Lucy's first show we chatted with Monikha from Other Goods and Services - all about Goods, Services, and manifesting the best work-balance lifestyle possible in the industry. Monikha was a delight to chat with, and we're really keen to see what's going to happen next in the Other Goods space! Other Goods is a local shop front, event and exhibition space in Brunswick East – providing goods and services for the community. https://www.othergoods.com.au/ Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week, we had the opportunity to speak with emerging artist Vivian Qiu all about her practice, projects and philosophy! Vivian develops material forms in order to consider cultural identity and connection to place. Through experimentation with organic materials, she has built a 'sentimental' practice of jewellery-making. Check out Vivian's work here! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups...
May 08, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Before our season break, I spoke to Zeta Hamilton-Durkin, local young filmmaker, dancer and visual artist. Listen now to a great chat with Zeta about her practice, her upcoming exhibitions and the connections she makes with other emerging artists! Art Smitten airs on SYN Radio 90.7 FM SYN Media acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands the SYN office and studios stand. SYN and the Art Smitte...
May 08, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
