Liane Rossler

Liane Rossler is a central figure within Australia’s arts and design sector. A passionate spokesperson and ambassador for key issues related to the creative industries and the environment, Liane is involved a numerous collaborations, exhibitions and projects including Supercyclers, a design project with Sarah King focused on clever and beautiful reuse of waste shown at the recent Milan Design Week, and Happy Talk, an initiative with Heidi Dokulil launching in September 2011.

Liane is also well known as a co-founder and former designer and director for 25 years of Dinosaur Designs - one of Australia’s most recognised design brands.

This is Liane’s first year as a Festival Champion.

She took the time to tell ArtsHub a few thoughts about architecture.

What inspired you to undertake a career in architecture?
My father was an architect and my husband is an architect, and I have grown up surrounded by architect friends. I love their creativity and approach to the world. A lovely mix of art, design, practicality and imagination.

What's your background – what stud/experience was involved to get to where you are?
I studied at art school – CoFA - specializing in drawing and painting. A Bachelor of Visual Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Art Studies. I then co-founded design company Dinosaur Designs and was a designer and director for 25 years. Since then, I have been working on lots of different art and design projects, including as Creative Director for the Art Month Art Adventure earlier this year.

Can you describe an "average" working day for you?
At the moment I am working on the Happy Talk project for Art and About in Hyde Park. It is lovely to go to work in the park and create things with different people every day and share techniques and stories. Otherwise I am working on the Supercyclers project, making lots of new pieces and designing works for exhibition. I’m also working on other works for a variety of exhibitions, and spending time meeting with lovely collaborators for existing and future projects.

What is the best thing about your job?
Possibility, creativity, freedom and working with lovely people.

What’s your favourite period of architecture? What’s your favourite building?
I love ‘50s and ‘60s architecture and all the Case Study houses, and am a huge Eames fan. I love Richard Neutra and Oscar Neimeyer.