2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize finalists in conversation with Professor Ian Howard. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Artist Talks

Born in what is now Channai, South India, Brian went to University and had a distinguished career as a journalist interviewing the likes of Mother Teresa and Muhammad Ali among others. Initially visiting Australia for a fun trip he and his family moved here in 1997. Whenever Brian has seen a community need he has championed it beginning many well received projects and finding time to stage a very different musical version of the Wizard of Oz and operate a business. He became a citizen of the year in 2023.

Brian Laul

Born on Burra Bee Dee Mission John escaped becoming part of the stolen generation when his family heeded a warning and went to live in Redfern. John describes hardships suffered and open racism experienced by first Nation people. He talks also of good times and of the many voices that helped the aboriginal people to which he would add his own, becoming involved with indigenous affairs, community and politics.

John Delaney

Growing up in the Illawarra, Michael shares his views on reconciliation, equality and how his religious beliefs align with his culture.  Tori, Michael's daughter has always lived in Campbelltown and since leaving school is studying Health and Education at university while continuing to dance with the  Wiritjiribin dance troupe.

Michael And Tori Duckett

Born in Campbelltown at the beginning of the 21st century, Hamani relays what life was like growing up here with a strongly community minded family and shares with us their heritage and identity with Wiradjuri, Gureng Gureng and Tongan bloodlines. Hamani became integral to the Smash the Silence music events the first Aboriginal Youth Premiere when in 2019 they were elected to the NSW Youth Parliament representing for two years as well as being the first openly gay premiere in the program's history.

Hamani Tanginoa

*Please be advised this oral history contains sensitive content regarding abusive behaviour. It may not be suitable for all listeners.

Margaret Rose Mellish (nee Simmonds) was born in December 1941 to parents Eva and Bob. The family was taken to live at Simmo’s Beach on the Georges River in 1955. Margaret talks about the difficulties her family faced living at Simmo’s in a tin shack.

Margaret Mellish

Campbelltown has been a sister city to the Japanese city of Koshigaya since 1984, exchanging gifts and experiences for now over forty years. Andrew chats to past president of the sister city Association, David Symonds and year 11 student Onyx Holmes.

Koshigaya Kinship

Former local newspaper editor Mandy Perrin opens up about her days as editor of the Macarthur Chronicle. From her days of cadet reporter through to the top job, Mandy discusses the stories that she felt most passionate about. Her love for and belief in Campbelltown shines through in this latest episode of Curious Campbelltown.

Mandy Perrin - Her Story

Cheryl was born in Paddington but moved to Campbelltown early on with her mum and dad Harley Daley where their family was integral to the development of Campbelltown.

Cheryl Reynolds

Claire Lynch sits down with Ken Simmonds, brother of Margaret Mellish for an oral history as he shares his story of hard living as a kid at Simmo's beach in the fifties.

Ken Simmonds

Spending much of his early years in an orphanage Robert Scott moved to Menangle to work at the Rotolactor in 1967 where they milked a thousand cows twice a day, seven days a week!

Robert Scott Interviewed 4 Oct 2023

2019 Prize winner Merran Esson, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses her work 'Autumn On The Monaro'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Merran Esson, 'Autumn On The Monaro' (detail). fired ceramics. 30 x 70 x 70 cm. Winner of the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

Merran Esson - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Lisa Giles, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses her work 'Untitled'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Lisa Giles, 'Untitled'. Hahnemühle paper. 19 x 28 x 28 cm.

Lisa Giles - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Jessica Leitmanis, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses her work 'Spouts from which to drink, circa 200 C.E.'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Jessica Leitmanis, 'Spouts from which to drink, circa 200 C.E.'. marine debris rope collected from Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area - Southwest National Park, fishing line. 54 x 40 x 27 cm.

Jessica Leitmanis - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Jeff Wood, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses his work 'The Standard model'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Jeff Wood, 'The Standard model'. LEDs, paint brush, hand-made circuit, lemons, copper and zinc etching plates, wax. 50 x 30 x 28 cm.

Jeff Wood - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Carol Cooke, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses her work 'Interconnected'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Carol Cooke, 'Interconnected'. wooden hoop, cotton, embroidery thread, wire, found objects, beads. 15 x 40 cm.

Carol Cooke - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Alison McDonald, in conversation with Professor Ian Howard, discusses her work 'Silent iterations of change'. Recorded on 12 October 2019 at the 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition, Woollahra Council.

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Image: Alison McDonald, 'Silent iterations of change' (detail). discarded library cards, stainless steel and brass. 10 x 50 x 45 cm.

Lisa Giles - Artist Talk - 2019 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Woollahra Council

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