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Creative Connections with Mandy Jakich

Mandy Jakich
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Conversations with visual artists and arts practitioners from Aotearoa New Zealand

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Kyra Alkamil is a 19 year old emerging artist from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, in her first year studying fine art at Elam School of Fine Art in Auckland.

Kyra paints in oils and is interested in storytelling, the human figure, nostalgia, domestic sce... more

Katrina Cosgrove is a painter born in England who immigrated to NZ in 2005. She is now based in Bronte, a small settlement at the top of the South Island of Aotearoa NZ in the Tasman District, near Mapua. 

Katrina's nature inspired artworks delve in... more

Shelley Ryde is a well known, highly respected Aotearoa art educator and artist living in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland NZ. 

Shelley has led the visual art department and taught art at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland, finishing this position in 20... more

Kirsty Nixon is a contemporary New Zealand artist living in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Her vibrant, light-filled paintings celebrate the untamed beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand — from the windswept beaches of the North Island to the soaring mountain ra... more

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Recent Guests

Shelley Ryde
A well-known, highly respected Aotearoa art educator and artist.
Diocesan School for Girls
Episode: Shelley Ryde - Painter, Printmaker, Writer
Kirsty Nixon
Contemporary New Zealand artist known for her vibrant landscapes and connections with native birds.
Independent Artist
Episode: Kirsty Nixon - Contemporary artist
Sarah Ritchie
New Zealand fiber artist, author, and business mentor
Independent artist
Episode: Sarah Ritchie - Fibre artist and author
Ceara Lile
A fiber-based mixed media artist from West Auckland, renowned for her eco-printing techniques and abstract textile collages.
Episode: Ceara Lile - Textile artist
Jane Shriffer
Abstract painter living in Wanaka, Aotearoa, New Zealand, known for her colorful, textured artwork and unique painting style.
Episode: Jane Shriffer - Abstract painter
Katie Blundell
A contemporary New Zealand artist focusing on the human experience through various media.
Episode: Katie Blundell - Multi media artist
Lynette Fisher
A contemporary painter living in Te Puna, known for her explorations of themes such as nostalgia and identity
Episode: Lynette Fisher - Contemporary painter
Kaye McGarva
Professional artist and owner-director of Muse Gallery
Muse Gallery
Episode: MUSE ART GALLERY - with Kaye McGarva
Fiona Kerr Gedson
Fiber artist specializing in feather art
Episode: Fiona Kerr Gedson - Feather Artist

Host

Mandy Jakich
Host of Creative Connections, engaging conversations with artists, emphasizing personal narratives, creativity, and community impact.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Essential listening

    Life as an artist can be a solitary journey. Creative Connections helps us to feel like we are not alone. Inspiring sessions!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah, NZ
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Inspiring, helpful, smart!

    As an artist I love to listen to Mandy bring out all kinds of interesting thoughts and ideas from a diverse range of New Zealand artists (disclosure: myself included, but have been a fan from way back). If you are in your studio working, or you are just interested in art and art-making, this is a lively, inspiring and engaging podcast that keeps you company like the best sort of friend :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucy e Nz
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Encouraging & inspiring

    I love hearing the many and varied stories of how artists develop and grow. A real encouragement to be yourself and a wonderful window into so many different parts of the art world. A favourite podcast I keep returning to. Thank you Mandy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Warner
    New Zealand9 months ago
  • What a resource!

    A great resource and archive of artists living and working in New Zealand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenniedegroot
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Love this podcast ❤️

    Mandy’s passion for NZ art and the people who create it, shines through in every episode. A wonderful, in-depth, warm podcast focusing on a variety of practioners and their practice. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicky Osmond
    New Zealanda year ago

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Reviews indicate that Mandy creates a comfortable space for guests to share their experiences.
Listeners appreciate the diversity and authenticity of stories shared by artists.
Many fans highlight the podcast's encouraging and inspiring nature and the sense of community it fosters.
The podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for understanding contemporary New Zealand art and artists.

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#141
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#66
New Zealand/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#115
Singapore/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#153
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Apple Podcasts
#190
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Talking Points

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Shelley Ryde - Painter, Printmaker, Writer
Q: How did you actually maintain a practice through this amazing art education career that you've had?
Shelley explains that she started making works on paper almost immediately after her appointment at Diocesan School, emphasizing the ease of working on paper.
Shelley Ryde - Painter, Printmaker, Writer
Q: Can you tell us about your childhood and how what you were doing as a child has influenced your art practice?
Shelley describes her idyllic childhood on the west coast of the south island as a major influence on her identity as an artist.
Kirsty Nixon - Contemporary artist
Q: What do you find challenging about being an artist?
Kirsty discusses the fluidity of income and how external circumstances can sometimes affect her art's reception.
Kirsty Nixon - Contemporary artist
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about that and how that influenced you creatively?
Kirsty reflects on her family's creativity, particularly her mother, who influenced her artistic inclinations from a young age.
Sarah Ritchie - Fibre artist and author
Q: Do you ever have doubt in yourself or in your practice or in what you're doing? If so, how do you manage that?
Doubts typically stem from whether I'm on the right path; I manage it by remembering my purpose and overcoming fears.

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What is Creative Connections about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations with visual artists and arts practitioners from Aotearoa New Zealand explore the intricacies of the creative process and the diverse backgrounds of those involved in the arts. The discussions often highlight personal narratives, community engagement, and the challenges artists face within their careers. Topics such as artistic identity, the influence of cultural heritage, and the emotional impact of art are commonly examined, providing listeners with insights into the lives and works of contemporary artists.

Notably, episodes feature a variety of guests, including painters, multimedia artists, and gallery owners, allowing for a rich tapestry of perspectives on the art world. This podcast serves not only as a source of inspira... more

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Recent guests on Creative Connections include:

1. Shelley Ryde
2. Kirsty Nixon
3. Sarah Ritchie
4. Ceara Lile
5. Jane Shriffer
6. Katie Blundell
7. Lynette Fisher
8. Kaye McGarva

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