5 Minutes with...JOSHUA SEARLE 'oro Vivo (Living Gold)’

Published on 26 April 2025

1. What influences and inspires your creative practice?
   • Everything haha. I think as an artist you can’t help but to be inspired and influenced by everything you experience. LIFE.

    

2. What does the term “arts and culture” mean to you?
   • It’s an interesting term that I think can often overshadow its two parts. Art, Culture are two things that are incredibly important to the human experience and the intersection can produces some of the most incredible works/experiences.

    

3. Out of curiosity, what is your perception of Frankton? Be honest!
   • I grew up catching the train from Frankston to Melbourne, so it was always a point of excitement for me.

    

4. Describe yourself or artistic practice in five words (Note: you are infinitely awesome beyond these five words).
   • A colourful new journey

    

5. What South Side Festival show/event are you most excited to check out this year?
   • Music at McClelland: Polyphonic Voices
   • Lori Hakim: Undercurrent
   • Scratch Arts: Creative Juices
6. What song would be your theme song in the movie adaptation of your life?
   • Heart on fire by Little Simz

See Joshua's immersive work oro Vivo (Living Gold) during South Side Festival 2025; Thursday 8 - Sunday 18 May.