#48 - Tinky Sonntag - The Art Of Absurdity: Finding Magic In The Mundane

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#48 - Tinky Sonntag - The Art Of Absurdity: Finding Magic In The Mundane

Future History

1 hour 27 minutes 41 seconds

6 months ago

#48 - Tinky Sonntag - The Art Of Absurdity: Finding Magic In The Mundane

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#48 - Tinky Sonntag - Finding Magic in the Mundane

Tinky Sonntag is a Melbourne-based installation and street artist known for her whimsical miniature dioramas that transform overlooked urban spaces into scenes of playful storytelling. Her art reimagines vintage and discarded materials into darkly humorous scenes, paired with witty captions that highlight the absurdity and beauty of everyday life.

On this episode, we explore the power of observation, the value of finding meaning in the mundane, and how humour and absurdity can be tools to process life’s heavier themes. Tinky shares insights on embracing imperfection, letting go of ego, and balancing humility with creative confidence. We discuss how storytelling can emerge from overlooked details, why staying playful matters, navigating imposter syndrome as a working artist, how shifting your perspective can transform not just your art, but the way you engage with the world and so much more.

00:00 Intro
01:15 Finding Humour and Beauty in the Absurd
09:50 Turning Trash into Tiny Worlds
16:05 Early Influences and Inspirations
19:45 Why People Are Drawn to the Work
23:10 Sneaking Artwork into MONA
28:49 Why Her Work Left the Streets
34:44 What Kids Teach Us About Creativity
40:40 Creating Worlds That Pull You In
49:14 Letting Go of Ego and Doubt
55:50 Following Intuition in Creative Work
01:03:15 The Big Bird That Started It All
01:10:03 Happy Accidents and Unplanned Success
01:17:22 Staying Open and Moving Forward

Follow Tinky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkysonntag

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