The Unfinished Line

What makes an artwork worth collecting, and what do collectors really look for in an artist? In this episode of The Unfinished Line , Maksim and Russell sit down with art collector Katia Kain to explore the motivations behind collecting art, the relationship between artists and buyers, and the importance of originality, artistic identity and storytelling. From investing in art and navigating galle...

In this episode of Unfinished Line , Maksim interviews co-host and painter Russell Austin about his life and practice as a working artist. Russell reflects on the paintings closest to him, what makes art powerful, his creative process, inspiration versus discipline, overcoming creative blocks, and the realities of making a living from art. The conversation also explores the Australian gallery scen...

In this episode of The Unfinished Line, Russell turns the questions on co-host and sculptor Maksim Kuznetcov, exploring the experiences and ideas that shaped his artistic practice. Maksim talks about his unusual journey from chemistry and the corporate world into sculpture, his fascination with human emotion and our connection with nature, and the ideas behind some of his most personal works. The...

In this episode of The Unfinished Line , Maksim and Russell are joined by artist and life model Kat Dixon for a candid conversation about the human body, nudity and sensuality in art. Kat shares her experience on both sides of the easel—as a model and a painter—and discusses how life modelling has influenced her relationship with the body and her own creative practice. The conversation explores th...

In this episode of The Unfinished Line , we catch up on recent exhibitions, sculpture projects, and the realities of working as full-time artists. We discuss selling bronze sculptures, recovering from COVID, discovering the remarkable life of sculptor Malvina Hoffman, and the ethics of copying in art following a recent Australian painting controversy. The conversation then turns to artificial inte...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the creative world—but is it just another tool, or is it changing the way we think? In this episode of The Unfinished Line , we explore AI from the perspective of two working artists. We discuss whether AI-generated art can ever replace human creativity, how artists are beginning to use it in their practice, and why sculpture may be more resistant to automat...

In this Episode we talk about Painting, Framing and the Cost of Being an Artist Discovering New Music Teaching Art: Building Skills Without False Confidence Why Sculpture Demands Patience Preparing a Botanical Relief Exhibition When Art Goes Viral: What Different Cultures Respond To Engineering Large-Scale Sculptures Designing Safe Installation Systems for Heavy Reliefs Studio Organisation, Storag...

In this Episode Sarah Davis joins us for a conversation and we talk about Art as Emotional Resonance Creativity, Process & Accidents Illustration vs Fine Art The Psychology of Art Darkness vs Light in Art Francis Bacon & Psychological Painting Sculpture vs Painting Artistic Community & Central Coast Creative Scene Parenthood & Creative Identity Materials, Toxicity & Historical...

In this Episode we talk about Collaboration & Collective Art-Making Creative Dialogue Through Painting Artistic Process & Intuition The Role of Controversy in Art The Archibald Prize Debate Realism vs Conceptual Art Art Schools & Ideology The Return of Representational Art Artistic Freedom vs Institutional Taste Honesty in Art-Making The Business Side of Art James Gleeson & Austral...

In this Episode we introduce the podcast, ourselves and talk about what's happening around us. Other topics we cover: Netflix Dreams and Art Sales Wall Space and Names Banana Art Controversy Partner Support and Education Value Technology and Creative Mistakes Nature's Wisdom and Art Play The podcast is hosted by two artists from Australia - a sculptor - ⁠Maksim Kuznetcov⁠ and a Painter - ⁠Russell...