Raafat Ishak hosts a dinner party to develop an idea

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Raafat Ishak responds to Nicholas Chevalier’s painting of Pulpit Rock in the exhibition Coast: The artists' retreat. Raaf talks about his development as an artist and the many influences on his art practice. Raaf was an artist in residence at Police Point in 2017 and found the area to be loaded with significant historical material. Hear how he hosted a dinner party at the artist in residence cottage to develop ideas for his work in Coast. A conversation with MPRG curator Danny Lacy, recorded at Raaf's studio. Our 2018 podcast program is supported by the Gordon Darling Foundation. Introduction by Nathan Schroeder, Music courtesy of The Basics