Kyra Mancktelow and Vipoo Srivilasa were recently interviewed for the National Gallery of Victoria's podcast series A Portrait of Us.
A Portrait of Us delves into the complexities of contemporary Australian life, inviting listeners to engage with a broad spectrum of voices and experiences that reflect our vibrant, multicultural society.
In Episode 4: Fashion, Adornment and the Body, First Nations artists Kyra Mancktelow and Kelly Koumalatsos offer profound and historically rich perspectives on garment making. Although the artists approach fashion from distinct angles, their work beautifully illuminates the evolution of body covering in Australia since before colonisation, and explores the deep connections between fashion, family, and identity.
In Episode 2: Materiality and the Handmade, Vipoo Srivilasa and Jenna Lee are brought together to discuss the their work and focusing on the three dimensional. While Vipoo’s playfully eclectic ceramics and Jenna’s meticulously crafted paper sculptures might initially appear to exist in different realms, this conversation uncovers the artists’ shared commitment to their craft.
