Sexual pleasure and self-care is something that we are really passionate and open about here on The Banksia Woman, and yet we find it particularly hard to find access to sex education and pleasure products that are not only safe and fun, but are also sensitive to a woman’s sense of empowerment and her own […]
Category: Creators & Innovators
Interview: Glee Art and Design
Interview by Emily Fuller I have been endlessly enamoured with the whimsy and delight of Teval Guner’s ceramic creations, from the day I was gifted a gorgeous little succulent pot of her’s. From the poetic beauty of her Lovers series, to the fun and quirky depiction of her Lady vases, Teval’s creations are uniquely bespoke – […]
Interview: Heart Open
Interview by Emily Fuller Introducing Heart Open, a frequent and female-focussed open mic night of endless creativity and exploration that is founded by two local ladies – Chloe Warren and Alex Morris. I remember when I first immersed myself in the experience of one of their events, the feeling of gratitude and hope for the […]
Interview: Secret Book Stuff
Interview by Emily Fuller As a lot of you readers may already have gathered, here at The Banksia Woman we love to relish in our love for literature and its everlasting relationship with our social and cultural identities. Even more, we consider ourselves so lucky to be surrounded by those of you who share in […]
Painting Spirituality: An Interview with HeadlessJess
Interview by Emily Fuller Art is such a dynamic practice, which presents itself with various versatile mediums. A lot of people often view art as being represented through prints and canvases, of all shapes and sizes. However, art forms like painting and drawing can be exhibited in an array of different formats – each bringing […]
From Commercial to Creative: Peter Masters
Interview by Emily Fuller Working and immersing yourself in your creative field can prove to be incredibly daunting in a Western Capitalist society. Often our decisions for pursuing a career path are governed by consumerist values. We are endlessly tempted – and often swayed by – financial stability and job security over chasing our dreams […]
Canberra’s Renaissance: An Evening of Resurrection & Revival
So, the nation’s capital is finally having a Renaissance. It’s been a long time coming, only some 400 years behind the rest of the world but we know its going to be bloody amazing. And since the last renaissance occurred long before any of us existed, it seems like a pretty awesome opportunity to see […]
Black and White: Capturing Racial Diversity with Anne Hinga
Interview by Gabbie Lynch Words by Anne Hinga A photographer with “a wandering heart” is how Anne Hinga-Bobo would describe herself. Originally from Nairobi, Anne moved to Australia to further her education. But the move proved to offer more then just the chance to complete her studies – it provided Anne with a unique insight […]
The Girl Behind the Camera Lens: Gabrielle Clement
Interview by Gabbie Lynch and Emily Fuller Small, but mighty. That’s how we would describe Gabrielle Clement, a live music photographer from Newcastle, Australia. Usually she’s found behind the camera lens, capturing musicians as they whiz across the stage, but we thought we’d turn things around and shine the spotlight on this groovy photographer. Newy […]
Filmmaking As An Art Form: Nathan Paterson
By Emily Fuller Filmmaking is an art form that is quite often overlooked and neglected as a creative field of work. Vastly different to the artistic expressions of painting or writing, filmmaking demands a collaborative moulding of various creative aspects in order to create a fluid and dynamic piece of art – a film. The […]