Debra Hood Art - Ft. Debra Hood - the Art of Domestic Brisbane Architecture and Post War Home Renovation

On this episode, Jessica Reynolds interviews Debra Hood, a local Brisbane artist on Domestic Architecture. Notable for her work on the Mooroolbin City Cat wrapped in her artwork. She is also passionate on renovating Post War homes in Brisbane.

Time Stamps

1:37                 Introduction of Debra Hood and how Queenslander houses captured her heart

3:00                 Debra’s moving to Brisbane and creating art

4:41                 Debra working with Brisbane Suburban Escapes.

6:15                 What’s next for Debra after her commissions

7:11                 On winning the City Cat Wrap Competition in 2016

8:24                 How artists cope with changes and maintaining local history and architecture

10:13               Why good architecture and planning help preserve Queenslander houses and not in creating replicas.

11:06               How architecture dictates society

14:27               The renovation of John Dalton Mcdonald’s residence, a 1968 modernist home

16:45               Challenges with renovations

18:51               Preservation of Modern Houses

21:19               On creating awareness in preserving Modern Houses