An Hoang makes atmospheric and evocative abstract paintings that are influenced by observation and memory, and highlight an interest in how color can suggest a sense of wonder. An discusses how she prefers to have a blank mind while painting, the heartfelt joy of walking in the woods with her daughter, living outside of New York City and commuting to her studio space in Brooklyn, and learning how to facilitate and steer studio visits.
Nicholas Noe is a co-founder of Mideastwire.com, and a contributor to the BBC, Al-Jazeera International, The New York Times and The Guardian, among other celebrated media outlets. In this unorthodox, post-election episode, Nic talks about the 2016 presidential campaign, his pragmatic approach to analyzing and listening to vastly different political view points, the importance of human interaction, and the potential new roles artists might have in our current political discourse.
Walter Price makes sincere and compelling paintings that incorporate personal symbolism and exploration, landscape, and the suggestion of interior spaces. Walter discusses the push and pull of his work, growing up in Georgia, making art while in the military, and the genuine excitement of being an artist in New York City.
Eddie Martinez makes large-scale oil paintings that are full of movement, curiosity and joyful color. Eddie discusses his early days as a Boston-area graffiti enthusiast, self-producing his first gallery show in New York City, art as obsession and therapy, and much more...
Kevin Hooyman makes intricate pen and ink drawings and self-publishes a monthly comic called Conditions On The Ground. Kevin discusses relaxing into the act of drawing, pivoting away from showing work in galleries to participating in the alternative comic book world, feeling a higher calling through his artwork, and much more...
Elise Ferguson makes sculpture and wall works that collide pattern, geometry and her dedicated sense of craftsmanship. Elise discusses the multi-layered process she uses for making her work, playing with instagram in the studio, how commerce can affect a work of art, maintaining a steady and sustainable studio practice, and much more...
Painter and gallerist Ryan Wallace discusses how his work has changed over time, how he balances a rigorous studio practice alongside running a commercial gallery space, heroes and demons, and much more in this premiere episode.