The Good Oil
Graeme DouglasThe Good Oil is dedicated to long form conversations with Aotearoa / New Zealand painters about their lives and practices.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArts | |||
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In this episode, I sit down with Emma Fitts at Melanie Roger Gallery in Tāmaki Makaurau.
This episode is part of a series I’m delivering this season for the McCahon House Parehuia Residency, celebrating their 20th Anniversary, where I’m volunteering... more
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Lewer at Suite Gallery in Tāmaki Makaurau.
This episode is part of a series I’m delivering this season for the McCahon House Parehuia Residency, celebrating their 20th Anniversary, where I’m volunteering the ... more
In this episode, I visit Martin Basher at his studio in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
This episode is part of a series I’m delivering this season for the McCahon House Parehuia Residency, celebrating their 20th Anniversary, where I’m volunteering the service... more
In this episode, I visit Ed Bats at his home and studio.
Ed’s art qualifications are a little different from most artists that appear on the podcast, having been largely educated within the graffiti art community in Cape Town and New Zealand, a self... more
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- Companion
Excellent companion listening whilst painting too. Enjoying the long form conversational quality. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Marita Hewitt
New Zealand2 months ago - Insightful
This is a great podcast, I make sure I listen to each one as they are each inspirational
Apple Podcasts5BiddlesbrownNew Zealand4 months ago - Wonderful & Insighful
Graeme gives good radio & I’ve missed his voice since the student radio days. The conversations flow so well, he is obviously passionate about the practice and considerate to the subjects. Ngā mihi maioha for sharing these conversations & introducing me to the art of Aotearoa.
Apple Podcasts5irabigailNew Zealand4 months ago - Fun and insightful
Fun and insightful. Some of my favourite artists. Thank you for creating this
Apple Podcasts5Anna 6012New Zealand7 months ago - Excellent podcast for artists
I’m an Australian artist living in the UK and I’ve been really enjoying your podcast. The conversations are engaging, uplifting, and full of inspiration. Looking forward to future episodes; thanks so much for creating it!
Apple Podcasts5CurrawongSong
United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #16 | New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Singapore/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | New Zealand/Arts |
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What is The Good Oil about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Long-form conversations with New Zealand painters that dive into life, practice, and studio process. Episodes foreground how place, lineage, materials, and cross-cultural influences shape painting, sculpture, and multidisciplinary work, often blending practical studio detail with philosophical reflections on art, identity, and environment. Notable strengths include deeply personal storytelling, rigorous exploration of technique and materials, and a strong focus on the lived realities of making in Aotearoa—making it a compelling listen for artists, collectors, and galleries seeking authentic, studio-level insights.
A standout aspect is the emphasis on independence and craft across media, with guests ranging from painters to sculptors and je... more
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Recent guests on The Good Oil include:
1. Emma Fitts
2. Richard Lewer
3. Martin Basher
4. Ed Bats
5. Neke Moa
6. Graham Fletcher
7. Ruby Wilkinson
8. Grace Wright
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