
Friday Feature Artist
Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s most talented and successful artists and share the stories that have influenced their creative journeys. From their earliest experiments to their most impactful works, you’ll discover the processes and philosophies that have shaped their art.
Whether you’re a practicing artist, a craft enthusiast, or simply captivated by the beauty of mixed media art, we invite you to join us on this exclusive peek inside the world of our amazing feature artists.
Tune in to inspire your imagination, connect with our global artist community, and enjoy some fabulous art banter.
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Friday Feature Artist
Latest Episodes
From the archives: Why art matters with Roberta Wagner
From corporate suits to studio silks, Roberta Wagner’s journey spans pottery, watercolour, and textile collage. Her art is a meditation on life itself. In this reflective conversation, Roberta explores the emotional truth of making, the beauty ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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49:12

From the archives: Invisible threads and visible truths with Shin-hee Chin
Fibre and mixed media artist Shin-hee Chin stitches portraits, installations and quilted forms that honour the quiet strength of womanhood and the complexity of belonging. Drawing on spirituality, feminism and Eastern philosophy, her art invite...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:20

From the archives: Stitching time with Richard McVetis
British artist Richard McVetis uses hand embroidery to explore the elusive nature of time. Best known for his monochrome stitched cubes and meticulous mark making, Richard’s work is a meditation on rhythm, imperfection, and the passage of time....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:45

Quilted truths with Beverly Y. Smith
What does it mean to carry your ancestors in cloth? In this conversation, American textile artist Beverly Y Smith shares how quilting became a path to healing, remembrance and truth-telling. Her work honours ancestors, explores intergenerationa...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:18:27

Painting flavour with Nicola Bennett
In this episode, as we celebrate the launch of Edible Abstraction, New Zealand-based abstract painter Nicola Bennett invites us into her sensory-rich world, where flavour and colour lead the way. Nicola shares how ingredients like beetroot, fig...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:07:12
