Artist Anonymous Club

AAC E26 Sarah Cleave (Gizzy Local)

Nate chats with Sarah Cleave, Founder of Gizzy Local, about her mission to make creativity more accessible and inclusive through the platform. She reflects on her decision to step away from Gizzy Local, sharing how a deep conversation with her partner during the second lockdown inspired her to consider moving overseas and how that conversation sparked her desire to follow her own artistic path. Sarah also reflects on how her accidents taught her to slow down and focus on what truly matters in life. We discuss parenting and how it has led them to rethink priorities and consider the needs of others more, as well as Sarah's approach to managing screen time for her kids, and prioritising creativity. We talk about how busy, high-energy lives can limit space for calm and personal growth and lastly the importance of patience, not just with others but also with the creative process.

AAC E25 Valerie Bos

Nate chats with Valerie, an artist who primarily works as a painter. She shares how she discovered painting and reflects on the early years of her artistic journey. Valerie offers up advice to the young kid who aspires to be a fine artist, drawing from her own experiences. They discuss her latest body of work, recently showcased at PAULNACHE, exploring how the collection came to life and evolved over time. The conversation also delves into the creative process, including the delicate balance and intuition required to know when a painting is truly finished. Check out Valerie on Instagram @valerie__bos More of her work on www.paulnache.com/valeriebos

AAC E24 Ellen Taylor (Ellen Mary Photo & Film)

Nate chats with Ellen, a photographer and co-owner of Zephyr. We discuss the differences between being a working photographer and an artist photographer and how she identifies herself. Ellen shares her unconventional path to studying photography and the rise of her popularity on Instagram in its early days, which led to her first photography job. We explore the progression of her photography, her evolving mindset, and the challenges of turning a passion into a profession. Ellen reflects on the feeling of creating for others and the lack of time for personal creativity, the differences between film and digital photography, and what she enjoys about each. We also discuss the feeling of envy towards others' work and the acknowledge that it's about the journey, not the destination. Check out Ellen Taylor on Instagram @ellenmarytaylor @ellenmaryphoto @zephyr.wainui Website www.ellenmarytaylor.co.nz

AAC E23 Tiago Kerber

Nate chats with Tiago, videographer and co-owner of Zephyr. Tiago shares his journey of co-creating the café Zephyr and where it all began for him. He discusses transforming his hobby for video into a paid profession, shifting his mindset from hyper-productivity to being more present. He shares his experience of doing a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat and the insights he gained from it. He talks about coming to terms with being confident in calling himself an artist. Additionally, he talks about going down the path of social media and being smart about how we use it. Go check his work out: @tiagosfilms @zephyr.wainui @plantbased.community Website: https://www.tiagokerber.com/

AAC E22 Chanté Claassen (DJsDAMMIT)

Nate chats with Chanté, one half of the DJ duo, DJsDAMMIT. We share what it was like growing up as a creative in the small town of Gisborne. Having dreams after high school of running away to Europe to be a musician. Her relationship with music and her parents not wanting her to pursue it. She shares how she became a DJ and what it's like working creatively as a DJ duo and we also go into spirituality, as she goes through my birth chart. Check DJsDAMMIT out on Instagram ⁠@djsdammit [https://www.instagram.com/djsdammit/]