Drawing Under the Dome

Richard Payne was born in Melbourne Australia. Initially Payne trained in the studio of Robert W Gill and later classical realism at The Florence Academy of Art (Italy). He has taught and lectured in Europe, USA Florence Academy of Art New York and Australia including the University of Melbourne and his Atelier studio. 

Seeking to push the art conversation forward in both the public and private realms, Payne often references ancient myths and wisdom from many cultures, Magick, spirituality, philosophy and original thought, expressed through energy, movement and colour. Payne has taught perspective, composition, drawing and various media techniques and is a sought-after public speaker for keynote presentations, lectures, talks and interviews discussing such topics as; the importance of art in today’s world, digital art, beauty and the spiritual in art. 

Genevieve Fry / Photo: Lewis Charles Mitchell

Genevieve Fry is an interdisciplinary artist based in Narrm. Interested in exploratory music and improvisation drawing inspiration from the natural world, their soundscapes encourage an inward journey touching on deep time, memory and sense of place. 

As well as being the writer for post-ambient project Cold Hands Warm Heart, Genevieve has performed and collaborated with Hantu, Jen Valander, On Diamond, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jacob Coppedge, Jillian Steiner, Birdsnake, Grand Salvo, Manisha Anjali, Jesse Boylan, Outer Urban Projects and Geoffrey O’Connor as well as internationally based Taylor Mac (US) and Four Larks Theatre (US). 

Genevieve is the co-founder of Eastmint artist run studios, label and performance space which focuses on presenting and supporting music that promotes deep listening from a diverse range of artists across all genres.