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27/12/2020

Neil Erasmus: Doyen Woodworker

https://designermakerrevolution.podbean.com/e/neil-erasmus-doyen-woodworker/

December 9, 2020
Neil Erasmus is already well known to you if you work in wood because he has probably taught you or you've read one of his many articles on the craft.

Neil is a 3rd generation crafts-person. He grew up in South Africa during the last decades of Apartheid and emigrated to Australia with his wife Pam (also a amazing crafts-person) about 40 years ago.

We discuss growing up in South Africa and Neil's feelings about it (compare and contrast with Will Matthysen's episode).

Neil has recently "retired" and moved closer to Perth, Australia. We discuss the idea of retirement and what that might entail.

Neil is a beautiful human being and it was a pleasure talking with him about his life

08/12/2020

Neil Erasmus is already well known to you if you work in wood because he has probably taught you or you've read one of his many articles on the craft. Neil is a 3rd generation crafts-person. He grew up in South Africa during the last decades of Apartheid and emigrated to Australia with his wife Pam....

17/10/2020

Shima Gholami
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-i7qqv-ef4f97
October 14, 2020
Shima Gholami Scholar

Shima is a lifelong scholar specializing in cultural stuff. She was born and raised in Iran and was a curator at the Golestan Palace in Tehran before emigrating to Australia where she is completing a PhD.

We talk about what it is like growing up in Iran and the cultural similarities/differences between Australia and Iran.

Our news, media feeds and presidents indicate that Iran is our enemy. Except Iran has maintained an extremely rich and sophisticated culture for many thousands of years.

For context we discuss the history of Iran / Persia. Very basically: pre-Islam and post-Islam..... More importantly for our Western interests: pre and post WW2, and especially post Islamic Revolution.

Shima and I were introduced to each other by Guildhouse for a project connecting migrant craftspeople with Australian artists. We ran a wood inlay workshop together and created SUN: an artwork neither of us could have produced alone. Collaborations are awesome! SUN is for sale at Bungendore Wood Works Gallery NSW, Australia. https://bwoodworks.com.au/

Shima is totally gentle and is not political. We didn't discuss politics. This podcast is about bringing people and cultures together.
At the end of our conversation you can enjoy some Iranian music: 2 contemporary and 2 traditional pieces.

Music:
1. Salar Aghili - Sarve Zire Ab
2. Homayoun Shajarian - Sarnevesht
3. Kayhan Kalhor & M.R. Shajarian - Festive Occasion
4. Kayhan Kalhor & M.R. Shajarian - Instrument and Vocal (Poem by Baba Tahor)

The book we discuss from Manus Island: Behrouz Boochani "No Friend but the Mountains"

17/10/2020

Margaret Dodd.
September 10, 2020
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-m3xfi-eb01fa
Margaret Dodd is an artist well known for her ceramic cars.
She graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1968.
Margaret is also a movie maker and her film "This Woman is Not a Car" has been recently acquired by the Art Gallery of South Australia.
We talk about the meanings behind her work and why she does it. Margaret has a strong political outlook and we talk about that too.
Margaret Dodd is one of our wise elders.
Check out her exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia if you can.
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/margaret-dodd-new-acquisitions/

www.adrianpotter.net.au

Thank you Andrew Bunney for connecting Margaret to the Revolution.

14/10/2020

Shima Gholami Scholar Iran is not our enemy.Shima is a lifelong scholar specializing in cultural stuff. She was born and raised in Iran and was a curator at the Golestan Palace in Tehran before emigrating to Australia where she is completing a PhD.We talk about what it is like growing up in Iran and...

10/09/2020

Margaret Dodd is an artist well known for her ceramic cars.She graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1968. Margaret is also a movie maker and her film "This Woman is Not a Car" has been recently acquired by the Art Gallery of South Australia.We talk about the meanings behind her work...

14/08/2020

Don Morrison: A Very Modest Gentleman, Musician and Guitar Maker
August 14, 2020
https://designermakerrevolution.podbean.com/e/don-morrison-a-very-modest-gentleman-musician-and-guitar-maker/

Don Morrison is a super nice bloke. Extremely modest and very talented.

Don makes extraordinary metal body resonator guitars from bits of old galvanized iron sheets. Check out the Perponda guitar .

These instruments have a deep cultural heritage and abound with stories.

Don has released 15 albums so far with a double album on the way to mark his 40 years of playing music.

I recommend his book: This Could Be Big, Forty Years at the Dag End of the Australian Music Industry.

Quotes: "Playing (music) live is like meditation or mindfulness - the next day - even if it was a moderately successful gig - that's when I feel most relaxed"

"These day's I'm better at doing what I'm better at, and eliminating things that I do that aren't very good"

Web:

www.donmorrison.bandcamp.com/
http://www.donmo.com

www.adrianpotter.net.au
@ Adelaide, South Australia

14/08/2020

Don Morrison is a super nice bloke. Extremely modest and very talented. Don makes extraordinary metal body resonator guitars from bits of old galvanized iron sheets. Check out the Perponda guitar . These instruments have a deep cultural heritage and abound with stories. Don has released 15 albums so...

02/08/2020

Andy Rasheed: Photographer, Musician, Small Drum Revolution
July 30, 2020

Andy Rasheed is a photographer and artist who has just launched Small Drum Revolution.

We talk about all sorts of things including his pathway to professional photography via his Band failing to make it big in Sydney.

Check out Andy's percussion instruments and lap steel guitars - he has some ideas and innovations that bring benefits you can see, hear and feel.

Always: thanks for listening. Cheers

Web:

www.eyefood.com.au

www.smalldrumrevolution.com.au

www.adrianpotter.net.au
@ Wistow, South Australia

30/07/2020

Andy Rasheed is a photographer and artist who has just launched Small Drum Revolution. We talk about all sorts of things including his pathway to professional photography via his Band failing to make it big in Sydney. Check out Andy's percussion instruments and lap steel guitars - he has some ideas....

26/07/2020

Patrick Hall: Artist
July 15, 2020
https://designermakerrevolution.podbean.com/e/patrick-hall-artist/
Patrick Hall is an Artist.

His work is insanely awesome! While they are often cabinets (even functional) Patrick layers meaning and stories all over them. Literally.

He invites us into a space where time can slow down and where we may see the world anew.

Patrick also tells a poetic story about 2/3's in.

Please enjoy this conversation with an amazing man.

Web:

hallison.com

despard-gallery.com.au

adrianpotter.net.au
@ Tasmania, Austraila

26/07/2020

Mark Thomson: Designer, Author, Storyteller, Advanced Research Director IBYS
July 26, 2020
https://designermakerrevolution.podbean.com/e/mark-thomson-designer-author-storyteller-advanced-research-director-ibys/
Mark Thomson is a super interesting bloke.

He is author of many books including: Blokes and Sheds, Rare Trades, Makers Breakers & Fixers.

Mark is a great storyteller and a curious and generous soul.

web:

www.ibys.org

www.adrianpotter.net.au

26/07/2020

Mark Thomson is a super interesting bloke. He is author of many books including: Blokes and Sheds, Rare Trades, Makers Breakers & Fixers. Mark is a great storyteller and a curious and generous soul. web: www.ibys.org www.adrianpotter.net.au

15/07/2020

Patrick Hall is an Artist. His work is insanely awesome! While they are often cabinets (even functional) Patrick layers meaning and stories all over them. Literally. He invites us into a space where time can slow down and where we may see the world anew. Patrick also tells a poetic story about 2/3's...

17/06/2020

Karim Haddad.
https://designermakerrevolution.podbean.com/e/karim-haddad-tool-and-knife-maker-teacher/
Karim's enterprise and life is inspiring. Tharwa Valley Forge has well over 200 classes a year, employs numerous skills craftspeople and facilitates 1000's of people to be creative.
https://cuppacumbalongfoundation.org.au/en

14/06/2020

Karim Haddad runs Tharwa Valley Forge and owns Cuppacumbalong in a small village just outside Canberra called Tharwa. Karim's enterprise and life is inspiring. Tharwa Valley Forge has well over 200 classes a year, employs numerous skills craftspeople and facilitates 1000's of people to be creative.....

11/06/2020

Kevin Murray is a Knowledge Worker. Kevin has been at the forefront of Craft theory and curatorial endeavors for decades. He is editor of Garland Magazine - I recommend Garland, follow the link below. This podcast is a dialogue. We discuss the Covid 19 lockdown and how there may be pros and cons com...

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