Behind the Art

We get up close and personal with artist Emma Ward in this candid, intimate chat that explores Emma’s creative practices, what life has been like as an artist and mother during isolation, and more. Emma Ward is a mixed-media artist who lives and works in the Rockhampton region, with a predominant focus on exploring femininity and the human condition. Make yourself a cup of tea, get cosy and tune in.

With the advancement of the online world, many subcultures have become a dying breed. Are art galleries the same? In this episode we delve into a cultural discussion with Regional Economic Development Professor John Rolfe who explains just how important art galleries are, especially in this day and age. Professor John Rolfe delves into the cultural economics of art galleries and how these internal didactics contribute to society as a whole on a conscious and subconscious level. We hear about how the

It’s storytelling with a twist - Peta Lloyd’s art features collections of discarded items, combined to create assemblage art that now tells new and old stories, putting a beautiful new take on the phrase “one man’s trash is another’s treasure”. In this episode we hear all about Peta’s exciting creative processes and the mediums she uses. As a self-confessed bricoleur (one who creates from a diverse range of available things), Peta Lloyd’s work has inspired others to take on a similar craft of

In this episode Henri Van Noordenburg gives us an in-depth look at the works that formed the heart of the Queensland Centre of Photography in Brisbane. As part of the Rockhampton Art Gallery’s exhibition ‘Exposed’, we finally get an insider’s look into the collection that hasn’t been viewed since 2014. With a Masters in Photography and Theatre, Henri Van Noordenburg is a highly-skilled visual arts educator, coordinator and former Board Member at the QCP. Henri currently works at the Queensland Art

Curious about how fine art makes its way to be seen in its splendour under the lights upon gallery walls? In episode two, we discuss the nitty gritty of fine art handling and transportation. IAS Business Development Manager, Alison Guthrie, takes us through the processes and logistics of handling some of the most precious works. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Alison sheds light on a hidden, behind-the-scenes side of the art world.