What do you say to recent fine arts graduates when the outlook for the arts and for humanities education appears to be so bleak? Artist Tanya Lee found the words at the closing event for PICA’s ‘Hatched 2020 National Graduate Show’.
Author Archives: Guest Writer
Reviews
Digging into the FIFO dream
19 October 2020
Returning to the stage for the first time since the pandemic, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has teamed up with Goolarri Media Enterprises to present a new work that provides us all an opportunity to reflect on the way we live our lives, says Barbara Hostalek.
Opinion
Sensorium Theatre on the challenges of creating inclusive theatre
26 September 2020
The co-artistic directors of Sensorium Theatre respond to Seesaw’s critique of ‘Whoosh!’ by sharing their experiences creating theatre for neurodiverse children.
Opinion
From the loungeroom
17 July 2020
Seesaw is thrilled to collaborate with WA Youth Theatre Company to present a series of blogs from the company’s Loungeroom Project.
Opinion
A walk with Tina Stefanou
4 June 2020
As part of Seesaw’s ‘Day in the life’ series, artist Tina Stefanou reflects not only on her work during the pandemic, but on the role of the artist at a time that is characterised by economic, social, political and environmental injustice.
Opinion
Do I have a purpose anymore?
13 May 2020
Six weeks into isolation, independent actor, director and producer Libby Klysz describes her existential crisis, in this next instalment in the “Day in the life” series.
Opinion
Letting the ideas marinate
12 May 2020
Life as an independent dancer is challenging under normal circumstances. So what’s it like during a pandemic? As part of our “Day in the life” series, May Greenberg shares her experiences.
Opinion
A ballerina in iso
12 May 2020
West Australian Ballet dancer Claire Voss tells us what it’s like to be a ballerina in isolated times, as part of our “Day in the life” series.
Opinion
Dancing one day at a time
8 May 2020
For Co:3 dancer Zoe Wozniak, dance is about engagement with others. So how has she handled isolation?
Opinion
A day in the life of an oboist
27 April 2020
For the first time in her life as a musician, Leanne Glover has nothing to prepare for. The oboe player from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra describes the challenge of remaining at the top of her game, despite having no idea when her next performance will be.
