ARTspace: In Conversation
ARTspace: In Conversation
Podcast Description
Once a month, Taryn Utiger grabs the mic and chats with the latest emerging artist featured in ARTspace, the ever-changing gallery tucked inside Access Radio Taranaki. Sponsored by Toi Foundation, ARTspace is bursting with bold colours, fresh voices, and creative chaos – and this podcast is your backstage pass.
Whether they’re painting on canvas, carving from wood, stitching stories, or breaking all the rules, these artists are raw, real, and ready to spill. Expect cheeky kōrero, surprising inspo, and a peek behind the creative curtain.
Turning the spotlight on the ones to watch!
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Explores topics related to various art forms including painting, sculpture, and creative processes with episodes delving into specific artists' techniques and inspirations, such as intuitive versus planned art creation with examples from featured artists like Dimphy and Arno de Vaan.

Once a month, Phill Spear grabs the mic and chats with the latest emerging artist featured in ARTspace, the ever-changing gallery tucked inside Access Radio Taranaki. Sponsored by Toi Foundation, ARTspace is bursting with bold colours, fresh voices, and creative chaos – and this podcast is your backstage pass.
Whether they’re painting on canvas, carving from wood, stitching stories, or breaking all the rules, these artists are raw, real, and ready to spill. Expect cheeky kōrero, surprising inspo, and a peek behind the creative curtain.
Turning the spotlight on the ones to watch!
What if the most powerful art isn’t the finished piece, but the freedom to create it? This month on ARTspace: In Conversation, Taryn sits down with Franzi Maciej from Imagine Play Inspire, whose vibrant exhibition was created by tamariki during a joyful, open-ended community event. Together, they explore why process matters more than perfection, how creativity helps children, and why adults might need play just as much as kids do. From Franzi’s journey as a teacher across the world to her passion for curiosity-led art, this kōrero is uplifting, thoughtful, and a beautiful reminder that when we let go of “getting it right,” something magical can happen.
For the month of April you can find the Imagine Play Inspire exhibition at ART FM in the ARTspace, thanks to the support of Toi Foundation.

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