artists profiles

July 12, 2023

Fireballs, fireworks and flames: The spectacle of Cai Guo-Qiang’s art

For decades Cai Guo-Qiang has wowed audiences worldwide with his explosive and innovative artistic approach, which blends traditional Chinese culture, contemporary art, and pyrotechnic displays.

March 30, 2022

The beguiling joy of Atong Atem’s portraiture

Standing in front of portraits can feel like interloping on a private moment – not the case with Atong Atem’s art. Winner of the inaugural Art Gallery of New South Wales X La Prairie Award, Atong's series, ‘A yellow dress, a bouquet 2022’, will be housed in the Gallery’s permanent collection.

March 30, 2022

The joy of slow living

ARKHILITE co-founder Vincent Goi tells us how slow living is able to bring joy and satisfaction to its inhabitants.

March 23, 2022

Gestural expressions

Miranda Russell is an artist who explores form and movement through confident, artistic gestures. We ask the regionally based artist about her approach, influences and home life.

August 18, 2021

Ceramics with Mindfulness and Method

When self-taught ceramicist Eloise White scored herself a spot in JamFactory’s associate program, she cemented her name as one of Australia’s up and coming ceramic artists to watch.

August 18, 2014

A design approach to living: Studio Pardon’s Home-Studio

Design agency Studio Pardon has made home their office, and their office home. The space has been carefully curated to fit living and working equally, and suits their philosophies to both life and work to a tee. We caught up with Lise and Ben, the couple behind Studio Pardon, to find out how and why this arrangement works so well.