About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Australian artist Peter Stevens about his artistic practice and connection to landscape.

In this episode of Artwank , we talk with Australian artist Peter Stevens about his practice, career, and connection to landscape. Stevens has worked as a professional artist for more than 30 years, building a body of work that spans painting, printmaking, and mixed media. His work is represented by Defiance Gallery in Sydney and is held in both public and private collections. Peter studied at Sydney College of the Arts, completing a Bachelor of Visual Arts before undertaking postgraduate studies in printmaking. Over his career he has been a finalist in major Australian art prizes including the Paddington Art Prize and the Mosman Art Prize, and has been selected multiple times for the Salon des Refusés. His work is held by institutions including Artbank, Western Sydney University, Sydney University, and James Cook University in Townsville. The conversation explores the development of his visual language and the role of sustained studio practice. Peter discusses how his approach has evolved over time while remaining grounded in close observation of the natural environment. He reflects on the challenges of maintaining a long term creative career and the importance of continuing to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fiona Verity, Julie Nicholson, Gary Seller

Guest: Peter Stevens

Topics covered

• Australian art
• landscape
• creative career
• studio practice
• visual language
• exhibition

Keywords

• Peter Stevens
• art
• landscape
• Defiance Gallery
• Yuraygir National Park
• studio practice
• visual arts
• exhibition
• painting
• printmaking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Defiance Gallery, Artbank, Western Sydney University, Sydney University, James Cook University

Places: Yuraygir National Park, Wooli, New South Wales

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