August Ward is an artist who grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau, whose primarily painting practice explores the visual signature and emblems of affluence and desire, consumption and the idealised female form – existing in the uncanny valley of womanhood, letting the contrast and intersection of imperfection and glamour lead the work both practically and conceptually.
Her current solo exhibition at Ivan Anthony, World of Interiors, sees Ward furthering her exploration in this realm of subject matter, expanding her painting and drawing practice in scale and form, bringing these sculptural qualities into the works and space surrounding. Crystals adorning the canvas to form a necklace, ledges attached at the base of others with taxidermied mice, and a cavity for a Miss Dior perfume to perch, these symbols become physical adornments to the glamour of their pictorial counterparts. Pushing and pulling each painting’s textural potential, the idea of the surface sits at the forefront of her relationship with oil paint and graphite as her primary mediums.
Sof caught up with August about World of Interiors ahead of its opening tonight.
Yesterday Jacinda Ardern, along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, announced their commitment to the concept of a "trans-Tasman bubble," which would see a safe travel zone between Australia and New Zealand. Felix Walton looks into what this decision could mean and why it was made.
Brown Boy Magik chats to Jess about tracks from his debut album, 'Trans Pacific Time'. They explore the background behind the album as Brown Boy Magik discusses his Trans-Pasifika identity, being a "cowboy" and working with his musical idols.
Tracklist: bby girl feat. imugi이무기
Touch feat. Coco Solid
Dark Places feat. Teremoana Rapley
Dont Call Me
Trust Me Darling
This week James talks to Brooke about the recent housing announcement, which included an increase to the bright line test among other adjustments. They also chat about the impending trans-tasman bubble.
An Auckland protest group has been organising demonstrations against the now former President of South Korea, Park Geun-Hye. Previously they were calling for her to be resign, but despite her being impeached last week - effectively ending her presidency - the demonstrations aren’t done just yet.
Producer Mack Smith spoke to April Rin Kwak, one of the organisers and participants in these protests. He began by asking her why she decided to get involved.
A counter-protest against anti-trans speaker Posie Parker took place in Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday.
It was attended by thousands of trans people and allies, forcing Posie Parker to cancel her speech and planned rally in Wellington the next day.
Caeden Tipler spoke to Mīharo (Ngāti Whātua), a cis woman who organised and spoke at the counter protest. First Caeden asked how she thought it went on Saturday.
A NZ Herald article has copped flak for publishing what some are deeming a transphobic article, in which a Kiwi teen spoke out about her school’s decision to allow a transgender student to use the girl’s bathroom. The piece has come under fire for promoting harmful speech. bFM reporter Jogai Bhatt speaks to Megan Bowra-Dean about the issue.
💚 Kia ora lovelies. The second show of 2024 features music from all walks and eras. A plethora of new cuts with some old favoruites thrown in too.
We also feature unreleased tracks from Jefferson Chen for the This Room is an Island interactive performance debuting February 2nd-4th. And an unreleased track from local up-and-coming house producer DJ Name.
As is always the case, the spotify playlist for this show lives here. 💚 See you next week.
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