Megan Cope is a Quandamooka artist from Moreton Bay/North Stradbroke Island in South East Queensland. Her site-specific sculptural installations, public art practice and paintings investigate issues relating to colonial histories, the environment and mapping practices. 

In this conversation with Newcastle Art Gallery’s Head of Curatorial and Exhibitions, Miriam Kelly, Megan Cope discusses her living sculptures that draw on ancestral technologies and seek to heal saltwater environments. She also delves into the historical and ecological importance of oysters.

This conversation was captured live at the Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House during the New Annual Festival in Newcastle in September 2024. Presented as a temporary pavilion on the Honeysuckle Marina, Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House hosted workshops, performances, talks, and even an oyster shucking competition! Thanks to an enthusiastic group of oyster shuckers from the community, this 'Scrub Club' saw over 4,875 oysters cleaned for use in a future work of art by Megan Cope.

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 


Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery 
Hosted by Miriam Kelly
Introduction by Zana Kobayashi
Produced by Gemma Wroblewski
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations

Megan Cope is a Quandamooka artist from Moreton Bay/North Stradbroke Island in South East Queensland. Her site-specific sculptural installations, public art practice and paintings investigate issues relating to colonial histories, the environment and mapping practices.&nbsp;
In this conversation with Newcastle Art Gallery&rsquo;s Head of Curatorial and Exhibitions, Miriam Kelly, Megan Cope discusses her living sculptures that draw on ancestral technologies and seek to heal saltwater environments. She also delves into the historical and ecological importance of oysters.
This conversation was captured live at the Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House during the New Annual Festival in Newcastle in September 2024. Presented as a temporary pavilion on the Honeysuckle Marina, Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House hosted workshops, performances, talks, and even an oyster shucking competition! Thanks to an enthusiastic group of oyster shuckers from the community, this 'Scrub Club' saw over 4,875 oysters cleaned for use in a future work of art by Megan Cope.
<a href="https://nag.org.au/digital/podcast">Conversations from the Collection</a> is a <a href="https://nag.org.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a> podcast.&nbsp;
 Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery&nbsp; Hosted by Miriam Kelly Introduction by Zana Kobayashi Produced by Gemma Wroblewski Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.

In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the Newcastle Art Gallery to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.

Find new episodes here or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Conversations from the Collection &ndash; a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.
In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the <a href="https://nag.org.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a> to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.
Find new episodes <a href="https://nag.org.au/digital/podcast">here </a>or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Welcome to Conversations from the Collection. Engaging, funny and full of wonder - join us as we discover a wide range of practices and six very different artistic journeys from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection. Starting Wednesday 4 January 2023.

Conversations from the Collection

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 

Our summer listening series explores stories from renowned artists who have contributed to Newcastle Art Gallery’s iconic collection. 

Our first season included conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais. Our second season featured artists Lottie Consalvo, Janet Fieldhouse, Tina Havelock Stevens, Lindy Lee,  Owen Leong and Jemima Wyman. 

Find new episodes here or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. 
Our summer listening series explores stories from renowned artists who have contributed to <a href="https://www.nag.org.au/">Newcastle Art Gallery</a>’s iconic collection. 
Our first season included conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais. Our second season featured artists Lottie Consalvo, Janet Fieldhouse, Tina Havelock Stevens, Lindy Lee,  Owen Leong and Jemima Wyman. 
Find new episodes <a href="https://nag.org.au/digital/podcast">here </a>or on your favourite podcast listening app.

Megan Cope discusses her public installations and living sculptures investigating colonial histories, environmental issues and mapping practices.

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