Have you every wondered how the Barossa Sculpture Park came to be? Where the stone or sculptors came from? Who instigated and led the project? In this episode, Rebecca Reynolds sits down with Gerlinde Trappe in her home in Tanunda to discuss her journey and contributions to the Barossa's arts and sculpture community. Gerlinde shares her fascinating story of moving from Germany to Australia with her sculptor husband in the 1960s, their struggles, triumphs the creative life they built in the Barossa.

Discover the origins of the Barossa Sculpture Park, the challenges of sourcing local stone, and the community's support that made it all possible.

Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of the Barossa's artistic heritage and Gerlinde's enduring legacy in shaping it.

In this episode of the Barossa Podcast we chat with Artist Belinda Wilson. Belinda was the inaugural recipient of the Barossa Women's Artist Residency in 2023. The Residency was a Barossa Regional Gallery initiative, funded by the generosity of local donors and supported by the Barossa Council.

The beautiful outcomes of her month long stay in Barossa late 2023 have been hung at the Wonderground Gallery in April and May 2024 and many will be found in the homes of collectors around the country. Belinda has such an interesting perspective on the Barossa both visually and culturally. We can't wait to see more of her work and talk to her again.

In season 3 episode 1, we talk to Jenny Kolovs, keeper of stories and many other things, including over 30 wedding dresses in Gomersal.

We talk about these dresses, Jenny's love of collecting and what the Barossa means to her. The stories we keep and the objects we care for tell us much about who we are.

You can find a selection of Jenny's dresses and many other unusual and creative items at at the Barossa Museum, until the end of June.

This project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

In the final episode of Series 2 of the Barossa Podcast for 2023, we speak with the multi-talented Joel Zimmermann.

We first met Joel in the early days of the 100 Barossa Artist project. Back in 2020, he was already well known for his metal sculptures and while we thought he was branching into plastics, the truth is slightly different, more of a full circle perhaps. Joel works across multiple mediums, videography, plastics, metal and is an accomplished musician. His story to now is great listening, who knows what chapters are still to come.

Joel currently has work for sale in the Peter Lehmann Cellar Door and many projects planned for 2024.

The Barossa podcast project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

In season 2 episode 9, we talk to Angaston based mosaic artist Kristin Wohlers. Originally from Germany, and an active artist for 20 years, Kristin has worked on many projects that have community orientated outcomes. She has recently completed the Reflection Sofas Project. A collaboration between The Barossa Council, Seeds of Hope Suicide Prevention Network and Black Dog Ride Australia, it’s hoped the sofas will be a symbol of hope and will help to break down society’s stigma around the topic of suicide. The sofas are dotted around the Barossa (Angaston, Mt Pleasant and Lyndoch).

Kristin is also the Community Office for MAANZ (the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand) and has been an active leader in the Mosaic for Afghan women project in Australia. You can see the South Australian work on display at the Gawler Civic Centre until mid January

Mosaic for Afghan Women

This project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

In season 2 episode 8, in a nod to the Christmas season, we visit Nicole and Summer Owen at the Apex Bakery in Tanunda as they ice honey biscuits. We talk about the learning the Art, technique and traditions of honey biscuit icing and discuss the creative collaborations Nicole has facilitated between some of the youngest and some of oldest members of the Barossa community.

You can find the honey biscuits iced by Nicole and Summer until December 22 at the Apex Bakery.

This project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

In season 2 episode 7, we visit artist Adele in the Gawler Community Gallery and talk about her solo exhibition (From the Heart), her journey to AJ Arts Co and some of her new workshop series. For a throw back, check out season 1 episode 10 of the Barossa Podcast for Adele's half baked story. (hint- its a cracker)

Following are links to Adele's Instagram page, and website and also the Gawler Community Gallery's Facebook Page and website.

This project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

Thanks for listening to The Barossa Podcast and for supporting our region's arts ecosystem.

In season 2 episode 6, we visit Ekkia Evans and her 2 dogs, at home on the outskirts of Greenock and talked about many, many projects, including hosting shows on BBBfm, Barossa Film Club, writing for the national Arts Hub publication, not to mention her photography work and promotion of the excellent No Quiet Music Festival (Also in Greenock in 2023)

Following are links to Ekkia's Instagram page, and also BBBFM What's on with EV

This project has been made possible by the support of Country Arts SA, Foundation Barossa and the PLAET.

Thanks for listening to The Barossa Podcast and for supporting our region's arts ecosystem.