The Doyenne Interviews

Aaron Gensler (architect, educator) shares her lockdown experience, working with students at Woodbury University in the role of Assistant Chair, prior to her current role as Chair. Reflecting on co-starting her practice GenslerClipp, she shares the challenges and opportunities of taking the plunge into starting something new. In this archive episode, she reflects on her own background as an architect and the period when she launched her practice, her passion for supporting the next generation of architects and the changes working remotely have brought us. https://genslerclipp.com/https://woodbury.edu/faculty/aaron-gensler/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eletrice Harris (architect, mentor) shares the history of NOMA and her involvement specifically in their children’s summer camps. Moving online in 2020, she discusses what they offer students and how the pandemic shifted the delivery of classes and workshops to create more opportunities. She shares her love of mentoring, travel, architecture and design. Find out more at https://www.noma.net/about-noma/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberley Hui (graduate of architecture, podcast host) discusses how her blog 'Archemist in the making’ developed. In this 'from the archives' episode, recorded in 2021 and reflecting on 2020, she shares her passions for understanding the process and story behind a project, as well as her her interests in architecture, media, design and podcasting. You can find Kimberley on the gram @archemistinthemaking Find out more at https://thedoyenneinterviews.net/kimberleyhui/Art by Grace Yeo, music by project Anon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I had the chance to speak with the insightful artist Rachael Anderson about her process creating art. Figures, line-work, shapes and extrusions are all ways to describe her work. In this conversation we spoke about how she moves through the process of creating, and how she works to tell a story through graphics. Minimal artwork is hard to achieve, as she says ‘It’s difficult to know when a piece of your work might be finished’. This episodes looks at art as a bi-product of life, and we spoke about connections, process, impression, self-expression and putting yourself out there on instagram. Find Rachael on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/supreme_concept_/Visit The Doyenne Interviews - thedoyenneinterviews.netVisit The Alastair Swayn Foundation - https://alastairswaynfoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to the amazing Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft, a Bungajung woman and artist. She shares with us some of her key creative projects, which have shaped her life long commitment to celebrating Aboriginal culture, nurturing people, and storytelling through her arts practices. This episode stretches as far back as 1992, when Bronwyn worked on unique and creative illustrations which were used as public health resources to spread awareness of the AIDS epidemic. We also discuss her work on 'Gift Given', which at the time of its completion in 2006 was the largest mural in the Southern hemisphere. This public arts project involved in depth community consultation, and in this episode Bronwyn shares her thoughts on engagement and appreciation of accessible art. We also discuss her work on 'Earth, wind, fire and water', which is integrated into the atrium of the Royal North Shore hospital in St. Leonards, New South Wales. We discuss her process on this project, her values and her thoughts on how art can provide meaning to users of spaces. This episode also looks at Bronwyn's creative outlook and life lived as an artist to share her journey and her approach to living a creative life. We speak about what creativity adds to your life, mental health, and the value of art in 2020. With many exciting projects currently on her plate, Bronwyn spoke to us from her beautiful Byron Bay studio, which was full of art and colour. You can find Bronwyn at: www.bronwynbancroft.comSupported by The Alastair Swayn Foundation. You can find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgThedoyenneinterviews.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this next episode we hear from the inspiring artist Madison Connors, founder of @yarlicreativeabout launching her business during the pandemic, her cultural heritage as a proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Gamilaroi woman and her vast experience acting as an advocate for women's health. The episode forms a part of a new mini series, which focuses on Women's Health through speaking to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists. As the Doyenne Interviews will be starting to speak to more artists, both local and international, the podcast wanted to start with first nation's peoples, because these are the oldest living culture on earth. This mini series is supported by @alastairswaynfoundation - Thank you! There are so many sides to what makes us healthy. Madison talks about her work in the public health sector, and also her work promoting women's health as an artist, producing digital art for campaigns for Cancer Council Victoria and Department of Premier and Cabinet. We also talk about her own health journey, thorugh pregnancy and life. This episode discusses her current work 'Healing through Buliana' (Pregnancy) which is a part of the 2020 @melbfringe. This event is digital so check it out! You can find this episode on @spotify and @soundcloud ⁠ ⁠Interview by @bridgetnathan__ Illustration by @grace.this.space⁠ Music by @projectanon_⁠ \You can find Maddy at: https://yarlicreative.com.au/ Check out her fringe evert at: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/healing-through-buliana-pregnancy/thedoyenneinterviews.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to the amazing Susan Dimasi about her dynamic career in fashion, design and creative leadership. Susan is the founder of MATERIALBYPRODUCT, a unique fashion house that creates for and brings together creative women. We caught Susan on the brink of her move to the country, and speak about key themes such as creativity and femininity, the history of fashion, and her own strategic business moves. You can find Susan at http://www.susandimasi.comFollow us @the_doyenne_interviews or head to thedoyenneinterviews.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bridget Nathan speaks with Sydney based Katherine Lu, a lover of light and a leading Australian architectural photographer. The episode covers Katherine's unique career, from studying Interiors to mastering life behind the lens. They also speak about professional photography in the age of instagram, mental health and making mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Elora Hardy, founder of Bali based innovative design firm Ibuku, who work primarily with Bamboo. Touching on concepts such as the Industrial Revolution and its impacts on both the environment and systemised production, this episode explores some of the thinking behind designing and building with this material. Following Elora’s career, initially attending art school, then working in fashion in New York, before returning home to Bali to rejoin her family legacy, which includes the establishment of ‘The Green School’, a now global organisation that was established by her Father and Step Mother, John and Cynthia Hardy, this episode discusses working with bamboo from a female founder’s perspective, and shares the framework of family, culture, creativity, challenge and grit in which the architecture of Ibuku is born from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat to local history legend Felicity Watson about her role as the executive manager of advocacy at the National Trust of Victoria. We discuss her thoughts on what history means to architecture, places and development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this next interview we chat to Tania Davidge about the role of public space in our cities. Tania is an architect, artist, educator, writer and researcher. We discuss her career, and the role of the architect in advocating for shared, accessible public spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Mel Bright about her thoughts on how architecture shapes and contributes to a city through key examples in Victoria and NSW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.