To paint her “truest self”
Tahlia Stanton says she wants to “bridge the gap between fantasy and reality” in her art. Chelsea Byrne reports.
Studio Ghibli on Netflix: An animated legacy
Netflix Australia offers its viewers many escapes from the trials of 2020 – and this library of Japanese animation is one of the best, writes Adam Virgona.
Local artist’s colourful COVID project puts her in pole position
Pariya Ziakas is taking her art to a new medium to transform her suburban neighbourhood with imaginative designs. Charlotte Marsh reports.
Characters, skulls and making art
Zoe Meehan’s art is all-consuming – an intense world of character, form, colour, and stories, as well as growing technical skills. Words and photographs by Jack Meehan.
Ca Tru: Cultural preservation in Vietnam
Linh Le tells the story of Ca Tru, a unique form of traditional music of Vietnam. In 2009, Ca Tru was officially recognized by…
Hot screens: Fans flock to a home-shown festival
MIFF seemed relatively unfazed by Melbourne’s second lockdown, but other festivals haven’t been so lucky. Jack Crnjanin reports
Limits help creativity? That’s bananas!
Victoria’s lockdown restrictions have forced many artists to put creative projects on hold. But independent filmmaker Alex Ibarra says that’s the perfect time to prepare for your next big thing. Alex Catalano reports.
Jordan Mackampa: a soulful journey
Born in the Republic of the Congo and raised in London, Jordan Mackampa’s debut recording explores feelings of alienation, love and his own journey from boyhood to manhood.
Dancing out of isolation
Online classes might become a part of the core curriculum for this ballet and stretch company in the future. Marian Whyte reports
Motherhood an artist’s messy “breeze”
Melbourne artist Beck Wallman reflects on mess, her children and a creative life. Therese McMahon reports.