Art Matters #40- James McLean
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Todays guest was Melbourne-based artist James McLean — a self-taught creative whose bold, expressive works combine marker, ink and digital imagery to explore the human condition.

Drawing inspiration from everyday life and the people around him, James creates vibrant, abstract faces that speak to social and political issues shaping our world — from inequality and mental health to community and connection.

James' naïve, high-impact style has drawn comparisons to artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso — and his work has been exhibited locally and internationally, including his solo show The City Series.

James' work is bold, vibrant and thought-provoking — and I love how it invites us to look closer, and consider the people and issues around us with a little more care and empathy.

If you’d like to see some of James McLean’s colourful characters and upcoming exhibitions, you can follow his work online and keep an eye out for future shows.
@jamesmcleanart



Things to look up:
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)
@maph_photography

Deakin University Art Gallery

Town Hall Gallery

Whitehorse Artspace

Montsalvat creative spaces and residencies
The Creative Spaces Project presents a three-tiered structure of accessibility: Creative Bookable Spaces, Project Spaces, and Makers Studios.
https://montsalvat.com.au/creative-programs-and-residencies/

Todays Tracks:
The Hangman, Beat Happening
She's Back, PYPY
To be young (to be sad, to be high), Ryan Adams
Ordinary Agony, Possible Humans

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:
Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave 

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

Art Matters #40 - James McLean Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Todays guest was Melbourne-based artist James McLean &mdash; a self-taught creative whose bold, expressive works combine marker, ink and digital imagery to explore the human condition.
Drawing inspiration from everyday life and the people around him, James creates vibrant, abstract faces that speak to social and political issues shaping our world &mdash; from inequality and mental health to community and connection.
James' na&iuml;ve, high-impact style has drawn comparisons to artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso &mdash; and his work has been exhibited locally and internationally, including his solo show&nbsp;The City Series. James' work is bold, vibrant and thought-provoking &mdash; and I love how it invites us to look closer, and consider the people and issues around us with a little more care and empathy.
If you&rsquo;d like to see some of James McLean&rsquo;s colourful characters and upcoming exhibitions, you can follow his work online and keep an eye out for future shows. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesmcleanart/">@jamesmcleanart</a> 
Things to look up: <a href="http://maph.org.au/">Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maph_photography/">@maph_photography</a> <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/art-collection">Deakin University Art Gallery</a> <a href="http://boroondara.vic.gov.au/arts">Town Hall Gallery</a> <a href="http://www.whitehorseartspace.com.au/">Whitehorse Artspace</a> <a href="http://montsalvat.com.au/creative-programs-and-residencies">Montsalvat creative spaces and residencies</a> The Creative Spaces Project presents a three-tiered structure of accessibility: Creative Bookable Spaces, Project Spaces, and Makers Studios. <a href="https://montsalvat.com.au/creative-programs-and-residencies/">https://montsalvat.com.au/creative-programs-and-residencies/</a>
Todays Tracks: The Hangman, Beat Happening She's Back, PYPY To be young (to be sad, to be high), Ryan Adams Ordinary Agony, Possible Humans
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers: Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougan &ndash; Artist Natasja - Textile artist Rajko Grbac (sculptor) The Forge Institute &ndash; Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy from Belgrave&nbsp; Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events. <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artmatters_97.1fm/">@artmatters_97.1fm</a>

Welcome to Art Matters, the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews - real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community.
We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend.

Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what’s new, now, and next in local art.

It’ll be educational, it’ll be entertaining, and it’ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us.

Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!

Let us know about your Art practice at artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com or @artmatters_97.1fm

Welcome to&nbsp;Art Matters,&nbsp;the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews&nbsp;- real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community. We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend. Expect&nbsp;lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what&rsquo;s new, now, and next in local art. It&rsquo;ll be educational, it&rsquo;ll be entertaining, and it&rsquo;ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us. Tune in, get inspired, and&nbsp;be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!
Let us know about your Art practice at <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a> or @artmatters_97.1fm