Creative Conversations with Colour Box Studio

Host Maria Birch-Morunga sits down with Cyndi Makabory, a West Papuan activist and lawyer, and Yasbelle Kerkow, an Australian-born Fijian artist and emerging documentary filmmaker - the producers of "Kal Angam-Kal: Stories from West Papua," a powerful documentary exhibition. They share their collaborative creative process working with community and co-producer Folole Tupuola, the importa...

In this episode, host Maria Birch-Morunga sits down for tea and a yarn with contemporary artist Jody Haines (palawa). Based in Naarm (Melbourne), Jody discusses her unique practice, which blends social practice, photo media, and public art to explore themes of identity, representation, and the female gaze. Jody shares insights into her creative process and the importance of collaboration and conne...

Host Maria Birch-Morunga sits down with African-Australian actor and filmmaker Esther Fwati, the creative force behind the hit web series "No Ordinary Love." Esther shares her journey in producing a K-Drama inspired romantic comedy that not only entertains but also champions diversity and representation in the lead characters but also behind the camera. They delve into the challenges of...

In this episode, we speak with Aseel Tayah, an award-winning Palestinian artist, creative director, and cultural leader whose work transcends boundaries. From her intergenerational, cross cultural community engagement through food to her powerful creative interventions at Free Palestine rallies, Aseel exemplifies how everyday acts of cooking, singing, and storytelling can be transformative acts of...

Sashi Perera, a lawyer turned comedian is taking the comedy world by storm. Host Maria Birch-Morunga chats with the hilarious Sri Lankan Australian comedian about everything from her viral "Browndaries" video, to the deeply personal experiences that fuel her comedy. Sashi shares how she balances her day job with her burgeoning comedy career, the challenges of going viral (and how to deal...

Maria Birch-Morunga interviews Wemba-Wemba and Gunditjmara woman, multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and academic, Dr Paola Balla. They discuss the role of community in Paola's work, the influence of country and western music on blak culture, and the importance of finding joy and resilience in the face of trauma. Paola also shares her experiences as an Indigenous lecturer and her thoughts on...