Episode 1 – Artist Yonel Watene by The Centre

Nathan Homestead Manager, Corey Walden, sits down for a virtual coffee with Yonel Watene, an artist of Greek and Māori (Ngāti Maru, Hauraki) descent. Yonel’s creativity is multifaceted, using painting, sculpture, photography, and writing to accomplish his unique vision.

The conversation tackles a range of topics, such as making art during the Covid-19 lockdown, art galleries versus outdoor shows, architecture and nature, the nostalgic impact of cartoons, and the unavoidable impact of popular culture.

Introduction to Podcast/Nathan Homestead – 2.35
Outdoor Exhibitions – 7.33
Nature and Architecture – 13.32
‘Housewarming Party’ at Te Tuhi – 15.24
An outline of Artistic Mediums - 21.06
Oil Painting – 21.48
Abstract Painting – 24.20
Sculpture – 26.44
Photography and Video – 29.48
Convention v. Experimentation – 35.20
Yonel’s Artistic Inspiration – 40.12
New Works – 44.46
Childhood Nostalgia and Cartoons 49.56
Covid-19/Conclusion – 53.00

Artists and movements referred to in the podcast: Philip Guston, Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kishio Suga, Mono-ha Movement

For more information, please see:
facebook.com/NathanHomesteadAkl
instagram.com/nathan.homestead
www.yonelwatene.com
instagram.com/yonelwatene
www.tetuhi.art

This podcast is created by Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.