Art Layers

23 Nov 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 5 Ep 4 Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will include Hadijah’s will be having another chat with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art society providing us with more detail on the upcoming exhibitions that the Hornaby Art Society members will be involved with. We have the pleasure of having Adrianna Hincapie giving us an insight into migrating to Australia from Columbia and not being able to speak any English. A fascinating story that follows education, career and the love of our natural landscape. Episode 4 listeners will again be mesmerized by bird song from Kuring-Gai Chase national park.

16 Nov 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 5 Ep 3 Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will include Hadijah’s will be having another chat with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art society providing us with more detail and the machinations of the Hornsby Arts Society. How being a member and what working on the 2025 program is like. This episode will include Hadijah’s informal chat to Zachariah Fenn who is an emerging artist who studied sculpture, Performance and Installation at UNSW Art and Design, graduating with honours. All culminating in a solo exhibition “Roadworks” at the Grace Cossington Smith gallery Abbotsleigh. Episode 3 listeners will again be captivated by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song.

9 Nov 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 5 Ep 2 Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will include Hadijah’s informal interview with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art society providing us with a rundown on the Hornsby Arts Society itself. Commonly known as Wallarobba the arts and cultural centre surrounded by trees and right next door to Willow park on Edgeworth David road Hornsby. Hadijah will also probe the world of extraordinary award-winning artist Kirrily Jordan for social change, her inspirations, ways of learning and love of art. Kirrily creates a sense of community through her public and engaged projects. Episode 2 listeners will again be captivated by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song.

2 Nov 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 5 Ep 1 In Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting has another chat with Jenny Rowley committee member for The Hornsby Art Society on insights into his varied and interesting experiences of approaching teachers and artists to give demonstrations at Hornsby’s art centre, Wallarobba. Hadijah also interviews award winning artist Eva Molnar hailing all the way from Hungary at age 11. Listeners will hear how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general. Originally from Hungary, Eva talks with Hadijah about her work; her inspiration and creativity; and her experience of being an artist in Australia. Episode 1 listeners will be enthralled by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song. The Yellow tailed Black Cockatoos are also thought to be in decline as urban expansion reduces their habitat. The IUCN’s conservation status for most species is ‘of least concern’ but in South Australia there are threatened populations at state level.

6 Jul 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 4 Ep 4 In Episode 4 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about being a volunteer for the Hornsby art Society. In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Kalkari track Mt Colah. Chatting with Environmentalist Beverley Gwatkin. Listeners learn more of her career in Pharmaceuticals plus the significant and interesting details of St Ives Wildflower gardens and the numerous volunteer groups. Due to popular demand Kane Stewart returns playing an original composition. Followed by a special guest Paul Sorell talking about how career, family and island-hopping opportunities have come his way. This will also include Paul’s time in PNG working for Shell.

29 Jun 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 4 Ep 3 In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available. As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to bird song from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds. Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Di Bowls about her challenging juggling act with family, career and being a volunteer at ‘The Cottage Brooklyn’. Listeners hear how being part of The Cottage Community art gallery has empowered the community. Harriett Bennet returns with another one of her original and captivating songs. Hadijah also interviews Roz Cameron. Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious educators are. In general, you will hear details of Roz’s life growing up on a farm in Yenda.

22 Jun 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 4 Ep 2 In Episode 2 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host local artist Hadijah Munting has another chat with the secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, Leonie Fisher, on insights into the varied and interesting experiences that the Hornsby Art Society offers its members. In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Oberon, morning chatter by our avian friends. Hadijah also interviews Dr John Giblin, in general you will be able to hear particular details of John’s personal life–growing up, schooling–and his remarkable achievements. Musician, Kane Stewart, returns with his performance of another amazing and thought-provoking original song.

15 Jun 2024, 11am Art Layers Series 4 Ep 1 Throughout Series 4 Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting, will bring listeners, the Koel our local and migratory bird that travels to Australia to breed from Eastern Indonesia and or Papua New Guinea each year. They are known to live somewhere between 12 – 15 years and in Indian folklore the Koel is known to be a lucky bird. The first episode will include Hadijah’s informal interview with the Secretary of the Hornsby Art Society and accomplished visual artist, Leonie Fisher, giving us an update on the forthcoming exhibitions and events. Hadijah will also probe the world of Leonie Fischer her inspirations, and how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general and their love of art. Due to popular demand we play one of Harriet Bennetts original songs. Special guest Mary Faith Director of the Grace Cossington Smith gallery Abbotsleigh giving us an insight into what this job entails and her personal journey as an Abbotsleigh teacher.