After a pause in their podcasting, Michelle and Jennifer get back together to talk about what creative life has been like over the last six months. One key idea that has emerged has been about letting go of the turmoil that sometimes surrounds us in our creative practice and how releasing this leaves more bandwidth for our artistry.

Artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Creative Mullumbimby https://www.creativemullum.org.au/
• Ellen Ferrier https://www.ellenferrier.com/
• Suvira McDonald https://www.suviramcdonald.com/
• Christina Khumari https://www.khumari.com/

You can find your hosts at these places:

Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com

Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart

Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart

Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com

Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

Mending & Tending: Art that works for Nature is a commissioned project by local artists Samantha Moss, Jess Poulsen and Shona Wilson currently happening in the Byron Shire. Each artist shares a deep connection and appreciation for the environment, as well as an established art practice working with nature and its precious resources. In today’s episode, Michelle speaks with Jess Poulsen and Shona Wilson about their art practice, their connection to nature and their intentions with the Mending & Tending project.

Ways to connect with our guests, Shona Wilson and Jess Poulsen:

• https://www.shonawilson.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/shonawilsonartist/
• https://www.jesspoulsen.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/jesspoulsensculpture

Artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sam Moss, the 3rd artist in the Mending and Tending Project https://www.instagram.com/fertile_earth/
• Andy Goldsworthy https://andygoldsworthystudio.com/
• Lone Goat Gallery https://www.lonegoatgallery.com/exhibitions
• Byron Shire’s Inaugural Climate Conversations Project https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Services/Environment/Climate-change/Climate-Conversations
• Wildbnb Wildlife Habitat https://www.instagram.com/wildbnb_wildlife_habitat/
• Watershed Sculpture https://www.watershedsculpture.com/

You can find your episode host at these places:

Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com

Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart

Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart

After two months in the gallery, Michelle’s Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition has come down. In this episode, Michelle is joined by her exhibition collaborator, Jude White to discuss what’s emerged from the exhibition experience.

They discuss the impact of the exhibition on their art practice and the learnings about how to mount a great show and make it a success.

Artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition - https://michellewalkerart.com/exhibitions/
• Northern Rivers Community Gallery - https://www.nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/763-may-2023-ash-and-mud-tears
• Rosalie Gascoigne - https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/gascoigne-rosalie/

Ways to connect with guest, Jude White:

• https://www.judewhite.com.au/
• https://www.instagram.com/judewhiteart/

You can find your host at these places:

Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com

Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart

Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart