Artemis Projects

Artemis Projects

PODCAST-CONVERSATIONS with artists and art theorists, from visual to performing arts, discussing conceptual frameworks and philosophical outlooks. Also some SOUND-COLLAGES, assembled together on variety of themes, such as: sleep, silence, intuition, collaboration, failure, and more. Available via iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artemis-projects/id1462300886 PRODUCER & HOST: Ira Ferris (https://www.artemisprojects.com.au/projects-ira-ferris)

  1. "Vignettes flickers fades" (archive project for 20 years of Critical Path)

    11/06/2025

    "Vignettes flickers fades" (archive project for 20 years of Critical Path)

    “Vignettes flickers fades” is an experimental archive conceived by Ira Ferris for the 20th anniversary of Critical Path choreographic research centre. The project consists of a text, a sound montage, a map, and live performances. This sound-montage was created in collaboration with musician and sound artist Alexandra Spence. A sonic archive is made from the flickers of words recorded during Ferris’ conversations with eleven dance artists involved in the “Vignettes flickers fades” project; each of whom have a longstanding relationship with Critical Path. They are: Lizzie Thomson, Ryuichi Fujimura, Vicki Van Hout, Nikki Heywood, Martin del Amo, Rhiannon Newton, Linda Luke, Jane McKernan, Patricia Wood, Angela Goh and Victoria Hunt. Combined with field recordings of inside and outside the Drill Hall, taken by Alexandra Spence. In tune with the overall project, the sonic archive is a way to immortalise the ambience and the impact of the space – the Drill Hall – by accessing its resonance in the bodies of those who have danced research here. The sound montage is best listened to with a good quality headphones. More about the "Vignettes flickers fades" project: https://www.artemisprojects.com.au/vignettes-flickers-fades The written part of “Vignettes flickers fades” is published in Critical Dialogues #16. The “Vignettes flickers fades” project was assisted by Woollahra Municipal Council’s Cultural Grants Program, through Critical Path.

    28 min
  2. EP73: Jasmin Sheppard (Preparing Ground)

    05/12/2025

    EP73: Jasmin Sheppard (Preparing Ground)

    Conversation with dancer and choreographer JASMIN SHEPPARD about PREPARING GROUND – a new dance work that invites us to join First Peoples’ care of Land as an urgent act for our shared future. PREPARING GROUND is a First Nations-led dance work co-directed by pioneering indigenous artist Marilyn Miller, alongside Jasmin Sheppard and Katina Olsen. It dances of the future Future—a world where care for Country and community continues generationally. It reminds us that our survival depends on an enduring relationship with the land, and that the path forward is one we must walk together. More about this work: https://www.blakdance.org.au/articles/preparing-ground Also featured on the show, a music from SOUND THE ALARM, a 16-piece ensemble led by double bassist Clayton Thomas, in response to the genocide in Palestine. The track was recorded during their live performance at Johnston Street Jazz (June 2024). The music is a composed improvisation, described by Clayton as “a sonic allegory and a simple way to collect human energy in the right place for the right reasons.” All the proceeds from the album go towards humanitarian aid in Gaza: https://claytonthomas.bandcamp.com Originally aired on Eastside Radio 89.7FM on 12 May 2025. The track featured at the very beginning is by Samuel Pankhurst who is a sound designer on PREPARING GROUND. Sympoiesis radio show is produced on the Gadigal land of the Eora nation, traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respect and gratitude to the elders past, present, and yet to come. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sympoiesisradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/sympoiesis_radio_show PRESENTER/INTERVIEWER: Ira Ferris (www.instagram.com/artemisprojects)

    44 min
  3. EP70: Carolyn Craig (Algaeic Intent, Firstdraft)

    03/01/2025

    EP70: Carolyn Craig (Algaeic Intent, Firstdraft)

    Conversation with artist Carolyn Craig about their most recent solo exhibition – ALGEIC INTENT – on at Firsdraft gallery (Sydney) until 15 March 2025. ALGAEIC INTENT investigates the ways in which Algae thrive in the wreckage of capitalism. The work intermingles breathe, sound, image and desire through diffractive echo, to leak affect and challenge conventional narratives around social responsibility that isolate bodies as discrete entities that sustain the meritocracy myths of capitalism. Carolyn’s practice operates through conceptual ideas of how power is embedded within material exchanges – between bodies, objects and at a quantum level. They see material practices as a relational act connected to political spaces and the broader arts ecology, and have founded artist run space SCHMICK Contemporary in Haymarket with this ethos in mind. Carolyn is a lecturer at the National Art School, and a member of research group Intermedial Composition Network at the University of New South Wales. More about Carolyn's work: http://www.carolyncraig.com Originally aired on Eastside Radio 89.7FM on 17 February 2025. Sympoiesis radio show is produced on the Gadigal land of the Eora nation, traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respect and gratitude to the elders past, present, and yet to come. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sympoiesisradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/sympoiesis_radio_show PRESENTER/INTERVIEWER: Ira Ferris (www.instagram.com/artemisprojects)

    31 min

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PODCAST-CONVERSATIONS with artists and art theorists, from visual to performing arts, discussing conceptual frameworks and philosophical outlooks. Also some SOUND-COLLAGES, assembled together on variety of themes, such as: sleep, silence, intuition, collaboration, failure, and more. Available via iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artemis-projects/id1462300886 PRODUCER & HOST: Ira Ferris (https://www.artemisprojects.com.au/projects-ira-ferris)