In the fourth episode of This Audio is Visual, we seek insight from the wise. We are joined by Dr. Roger Ballen for a conversation set at the Inside Out Centre for the Arts, located in Johannesburg's Forest Town and founded by Ballen himself.Dr. Roger Ballen is an American artist who has lived and worked in Johannesburg and its surrounds since the 1970s. In this interview, he shares in-depth reflections on his journey through the world of photography and how he developed his distinctive visual style known as the Ballenesque."As a photographer and artist, my work goes beyond conventional photography; it seeks to explore the depths of the human psyche. Roger Ballenhttps://www.insideoutcentreforthearts.com/https://www.instagram.com/insideoutcentre/https://www.rogerballen.com/Produced by This Audio is VisualHosted by ANDYMKOSICinematography & Sound Production by Urban SkhotheniAdditional Footage by Tsandza KubukwaMusic by EMAMKAY
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S03 E04:ROGER BALLEN
In the fourth episode of This Audio is Visual, we seek insight from the wise. We are joined by Dr. Roger Ballen for a conversation set at the Inside Out Centre for the Arts, located in Johannesburg's Forest Town and founded by Ballen himself.Dr. Roger Ballen is an American artist who has lived and worked in Johannesburg and its surrounds since the 1970s. In this interview, he shares in-depth reflections on his journey through the world of photography and how he developed his distinctive visual style known as the Ballenesque."As a photographer and artist, my work goes beyond conventional photography; it seeks to explore the depths of the human psyche. Roger Ballenhttps://www.insideoutcentreforthearts...https://www.instagram.com/insideoutce...https://www.rogerballen.com/Produced by This Audio is VisualHosted by ANDYMKOSICinematography & Sound Production by Urban SkhoteniAdditional Footage by Tsandza KubukwaMusic by EMAMKAY
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S03E03: TEMILOLUWA JOHNSON
In the third episode of This Audio is Visual we zoom all the way to Nigeria to speak with (temmy.jay) Temiloluwa Johnson, a Nigerian photojournalist and storyteller based between Lagos and Ibadan.Her work delves into themes of queer identity, community, and socio-cultural expression.Temiloluwa is a 2025 World Press Photo Contest winner, the only Nigerian recognized this year and has also been named a finalist by both the Magnum Foundation and the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant.Johnson joins us to share how her unwavering belief in herself has helped her carve out a path in the photography industry. She credits much of her confidence, resilience, and life skills to her beloved grandmother, whom she affectionately calls G-Mama.If you're at a stage in your career where you're exploring grant writing and pitching your ideas to potential funders, this is the episode for you.TEMILOLUWA JOHNSON:https://www.instagram.com/temmy.jay/
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S03 E02: OBAKENG MOLEPE
This Audio is Visual is a podcast by photographers, for photographers, from across the continent of South Africa.In this episode, meet Obakeng Molepe, a commercial and documentary photographer based in Johannesburg. His work has graced the covers of GQ Magazine and featured in a range of commercial campaigns.Obakeng speaks poignantly about the importance of mentorship and the power of creating from a place of love rather than survival. Having found his creative balance, he shares his journey with ANDYMKOSI in the second episode of Season 3.Filmed by: BonginkosiMuchanga / Tsandza Kubukwa & Wandile Hlesokuhle / UrbanSkhotheniEdited by: ANDYMKOSI/This Audio is Visual Produced by: This Audio is VisualSocial Media Strategist: Friends Who Create/Carly Hendricks
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S03 E01: JODI BIEBER
After a hiatus, This Audio is Visual returns with Season 3! Our podcast continues to explore photography and photographers across the continent and diaspora.Kicking off the season is award-winning photographer Jodi Bieber. A South African photographer with a career spanning decades, Bieber is widely known for her striking, human-centered storytelling. In this episode, Jodi Bieber speaks with ANDYMKOSI about how her work serves as a visual ode to South Africa, capturing the soul of the country through her lens.💬 Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and follow for more conversations with incredible photographers!📲 Follow us: 📷 Instagram: @thisaudioisvisual | @andymkosi | @jodi_bieber 🎥 TikTok: @taivpodcastFilmed by Bonginkosi Muchanga of Tsandza KubukwaMixing and Mastering Backspace Media
This Audio Is Visual is a podcast engaging African photographers on their work and journey as image makers. It is both a masterclass and blueprint archive for new image makers. The conversations will vary according to what each photographer specializes in.
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