Join Tamara Rookes for thoughtful conversations with artists across the creative spectrum working in Ōtautahi, and the lowdown on events, festivals, shows and o...
In episode 4 I have a kōrero with the wondrous Lily Wenmoth,BA student majoring in Philosophy and Economics turned Jeweller. We learn about her journey from academia into the world of gemstones and precious metals, establishing a sought after jewellery range. We talk about existential matters that inspired her to organise three art fundraisers for Palestine with number three being only weeks away. Lily shares where she seeks inspiration, how she has ended up teaching the craft of Jewellery making and how she had an exhibition with her creative whānau and another in the pipeline.
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Ep 3 - Episode 3 Nichola Shanley, Visual Artist
In this episode I have a conversation with the Inimitable Nichola Shanley. Nicholas career spans over decades and crosses over several mediums, clay being her main focus for the past 10 years. Her work is outer worldly and tells stories from other times. We find out how she acquired a Sea captain’s abode in Lyttelton, why she keeps on returning to Florence and who inspired her latest body of work ‘The Agnes Dei Collection’ that is currently showing at Object Space here in Ōtautahi.
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Episode 2 Rebecca Smallridge, Painter
In this episode I have a conversation with painter Rebecca Smallridge. Rebecca creates ethereal work that is closely connected to our natural world, blurring the lines between the real and surreal. Rebecca speaks about her practice, the ups and downs, how she has recently shifted her approach to painting, and she reveals her artistic superpower. She also has a great book recommendation and a tip for keeping yourself connected to your creative pursuit.
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Ōtautahi Studios episode One
In this first episode of Ōtautahi Studios we get to know the host Tamara Rookes. She speaks of her upbringing
in Sweden and how she came to live in Aotearoa, Ōtautahi.
She speaks about her creative practice and how she went from fashion school to working with clay.
We get to know about the ideas behind the show and what's
to come.
Join Tamara Rookes for thoughtful conversations with artists across the creative spectrum working in Ōtautahi, and the lowdown on events, festivals, shows and opportunities to get creative yourself.