Show Notes
This week, I’m in the studio of London-based Australian artist Jess Cochrane to chat through her modern take on a traditional art practice.
Jess’s paintings depict scenes from the everyday with a focus on familiar scenes of gathering and the things we as humans tend to gather, focusing on themes of consumerism, pop culture and fashion.
Jess shares openly about the ambition that drives her- a genuine pursuit of mastery, legacy, and a place among the greats. In this chat, we dig into the real-world themes in her work, her interesting perspectives on technology in art and social media life, balancing motherhood, and the freedom she found in starting her practice over.
This one’s for anyone striving for something bigger in their craft and refusing to strive small!
You can find Jess on Instagram here and on her website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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