Bench Talk

Tom Gerrard

Conversations with artists and creatives to unlock the secrets to creativity, the road to success and breaking down the mental barriers experienced along the way.

  • #167 - How I built my art career
    This week I sit catch up with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy. We discuss my transition from graffiti writer and graphic designer to full time artist and unpack the tricks I incorporated into my art practise to sustain my career.  Find out more about Claire over at artcareeracademy.com  
    23 January 2024, 6:26 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    #167 - Finsta
    This week I catch up with Swedish artist Finsta. We discuss graffiti and illustration through to monumental retrospective museum exhibitions.
    9 January 2024, 3:20 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    #166 - Daniel O'Toole
    Episode #166 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Daniel O'Toole to discuss his transition from street art to fine art. Daniel opens up about the mental and emotional game of changing his artist name, style, medium and image.
    23 October 2023, 4:19 am
  • 22 minutes 26 seconds
    #165 - Evolve your art - ACA part 4
    Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the fourth part of this series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on evolving your art. A subject that many artists find themselves stuck with. Claire and Tom break down techniques and tips on how to evolve your art and continue to build your art career. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.com
    11 October 2023, 3:42 am
  • #164 - Nathalia Suizu
    Episode #164 - Tom Sits down with Melbourne based artists Nathalia Suizu. They discuss Nathalia's bold use of colour, mythical narratives and how she was guided towards the arts by taking plant based medicine.
    19 September 2023, 4:46 am
  • 52 minutes 45 seconds
    #163 - Scott Marsh
    Scott Marsh is back for Episode 163. He discusses what he's been up to over the last 3 years having become an Archibald finalist, working on his vaccine injury project and his up and coming exhibition at Oshi gallery in Melbourne.
    29 August 2023, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    #162 Jonny Scholes
    Episode 162 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Tasmanian artist Jonny Scholes. They discuss Jonny's Varied career within the arts, his latest exhibition 'Interpreted' and his role as a co-founder of Vibrance.
    15 August 2023, 5:32 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    #161 - Dave Kinsey
    18 July 2023, 12:21 am
  • 53 minutes 51 seconds
    #160 - Tom O'Hern
    Episode 160 features Tasmanian based painter, sculptor and animator Tom O'Hern. He discusses his journey from education straight to full time art and making complex animations from a hospital bed.
    27 June 2023, 1:18 am
  • 1 hour 8 seconds
    #159 - Kit Webster
    13 June 2023, 12:37 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    #158 - Carlos Barrios
    For episode 158 Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based, El Salvadorian artist Carlos Barrios. They discuss Carlos' art career, galleries and the late great John Olsen.
    1 June 2023, 1:28 am
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