Studio Break Podcast

2011 - 2025

A catalog of artist interviews with a focus on providing a platform for visual artists to share their work and provide an in-depth look into their studio practice. Since 2011, this series has steadily grown with national and international artists sharing their work and studio experience.

The podcast has featured a variety of singular and multimedia disciplines that include painting, drawing, printmaking, metalsmithing, ceramics, sculpture, installation, video, and new media. Studio Break has also evolved to include annual competitions/exhibitions for emerging student artists and professional artists at all stages of their careers.

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Most Recent Podcasts:

Featured
BONNY LEIBOWITZ
Abstract, Mixed Media, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture, Architecture, Landscape, Metal
BONNY LEIBOWITZ
Abstract, Mixed Media, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture, Architecture, Landscape, Metal

November 21, 2025

This week Bonny Leibowitz joins the podcast to talk about her mixed media installations and sculpture works, which examine the boundaries between manufactured and organic landscapes.

Bonny has an upcoming exhibition: Adventures In Plunderland that opens December 6th from 6-8 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The exhibition runs December 6th - January 10th.

Bonny was selected as a 2021 Studio Break Professional Competition podcast winner by our juror Erika B. Hess.

Abstract, Mixed Media, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture, Architecture, Landscape, Metal
MARIE B. GAUTHIE
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper, Installation, Metal, Narrative, Printmaking, Sculpture
MARIE B. GAUTHIE
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper, Installation, Metal, Narrative, Printmaking, Sculpture

November 5, 2025

This week Marie B. Gauthiez joins the podcast to talk about her art evolution, growing up in France, traveling the world, and finding her way to the United States. Her mixed media work explore a range of materials both found and printed all coming together to make installation works that explore memory, identity, and the self.

Marie is part of the two-person exhibition with Griffin Allman entitled Withholding that opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, on Saturday November 8th from 5-8PM.

Griffin was selected as a 2024 Studio Break Student Competition podcast winner by our juror Natalie Pivoney.

Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper, Installation, Metal, Narrative, Printmaking, Sculpture
GRIFFIN ALLMAN
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper
GRIFFIN ALLMAN
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper

October 30, 2025

This week Griffin Allman joins the podcast to talk about his mixed media assemblages that combine a variety of materials and approaches of mark making.

Griffin is part of the two-person exhibition Withholding with Marie B. Gauthiez Withholding at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, opening Saturday November 8th from 5-8PM.

Griffin was selected as a 2024 Studio Break Student Competition podcast winner by our juror Natalie Pivoney.

Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Conceptual, Found Materials, Fabric, Color, Craft, Fiber, Geometric, History, Works on Paper
JASON LIPOW
Abstract, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Landscape, Conceptual, Fabric, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture
JASON LIPOW
Abstract, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Landscape, Conceptual, Fabric, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture

October 10, 2025

This week Jason Lipow joins the podcast to talk about his interdisciplinary practice that explores a range of found media to create painting, sculpture, and installation work.

Jason was selected work was selected for our 2024 Studio Break Professional Competition by Marc Mitchell, Curator & Director of Exhibitions at the University of Arkansas.

Abstract, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Landscape, Conceptual, Fabric, Fiber, Installation, Sculpture
QUINN ANTONIO BRICEÑO
Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Identity, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Color, Digital, Figure, Landscape, Narrative
QUINN ANTONIO BRICEÑO
Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Identity, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Color, Digital, Figure, Landscape, Narrative

September 26, 2025

This week Quinn Antonio Briceño is our guest for a new podcast where we talk all about his studio practice. Quinn’s paintings include mixed media works that combine acrylic paint and image transfers and images that speak to his American and Nicaraguan background.

Quinn was selected as a 2022 Studio Break Student Competition podcast winner by our Studio Break host David Linneweh.

Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Identity, Collage, Found Materials, Architecture, Color, Digital, Figure, Landscape, Narrative
ERIKA B. HESS 3
Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Art Gallery, Color, Figure, Landscape, Arts Organization, Conceptual
ERIKA B. HESS 3
Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Art Gallery, Color, Figure, Landscape, Arts Organization, Conceptual

September 19, 2025

Erika b. Hess joins us once again to talk discuss her recent paintings for her solo exhibition Between Worlds that opens at Studio Break Gallery on October 4 from 5-8 PM.

Erika is the host of I Like Your Work Podcast and Director of Visual Arts at the Chautauqua School of Art.

Erika has been featured on Studio Break episodes: #207, #266, #314, & #328

Abstract, Drawing, Painting, Art Gallery, Color, Figure, Landscape, Arts Organization, Conceptual
JO LOCKE
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Identity, History, Artist Residency, Collage, Conceptual, Sculpture, Public Works, Performance, Found Materials, Fiber, Fabric, Curator, Printmaking
JO LOCKE
Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Identity, History, Artist Residency, Collage, Conceptual, Sculpture, Public Works, Performance, Found Materials, Fiber, Fabric, Curator, Printmaking

September 5, 2025

This week Jo Locke joins the podcast to discuss her studio practice exploring social practice and collaborative works in a wide variety of traditional and found materials.

Jo’s work will be featured in the group exhibition, Only Dust Know’s What’s Left Behind, at Presa House Gallery.

Jo was selected as a 2024 Studio Break Student Competition podcast winner by our juror Natalie Pivoney.

Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Identity, History, Artist Residency, Collage, Conceptual, Sculpture, Public Works, Performance, Found Materials, Fiber, Fabric, Curator, Printmaking
CRISTINA MARIAN
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Narrative, Identity, History, Landscape
CRISTINA MARIAN
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Narrative, Identity, History, Landscape

August 29, 2025

This week Cristina Marian joins the podcast to talk about her background and evolution of her studio practice, which explores mixed media paintings and installation. Cristina’s work will be featured with Ann Blaas in the two person exhibition Emergence, opening at Studio Break Gallery on Saturday September 6th, 5-8 PM.Cristina was selected as a podcast and exhibition winner in the 2022 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jason Franz, Director of Manifest in Cincinnati Ohio.

Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Installation, Narrative, Identity, History, Landscape
AMANDA LECHNER
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Figure, Installation, Narrative, Observation
AMANDA LECHNER
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Figure, Installation, Narrative, Observation

July 10, 2025

This week Amanda Lechner joins the podcast to talk about her studio practice which explores fresco painting, egg tempera, works on paper, and installation.

Upcoming exhibitions include the Studio Break Invitational, a 20 person group exhibition at Studio Break Gallery Opening July 12, 6-9 PM.

Amanda’s work was selected for our 2024 Studio Break Professional Competition by Marc Mitchell, Curator & Director of Exhibitions at the University of Arkansas.

Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Figure, Installation, Narrative, Observation
ERIC ANTHONY BERDIS
Podcast, Art Gallery, Color, Found Materials, Fabric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Abstract, Conceptual, Fiber, Figure, History, Identity, Queer
ERIC ANTHONY BERDIS
Podcast, Art Gallery, Color, Found Materials, Fabric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Abstract, Conceptual, Fiber, Figure, History, Identity, Queer

June 27, 2025

This week Eric Anthony Berdis joins the podcast to talk about his work, which utilizes found fabric to create soft sculpture and installation works that explore queer history, identity, and activism.

Eric currently has a two person exhibition titled “Entity Cramming” with Soso Capaldi entitled “Entity Cramming” at Grizzly Grizzly in Philadelphia on view through July 27th.

Studio Break is pleased to have Eric’s work selected as part of our 2023 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jeff Stevenson, Artist & Gallery Director at Governors State University.

Podcast, Art Gallery, Color, Found Materials, Fabric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Abstract, Conceptual, Fiber, Figure, History, Identity, Queer
Paul Loughney, Eric Palmerlee, Steven Rudin
Podcast, Abstract, Found Materials, Collage, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Artists Books, Arts Organization, Color, Craft, Design, Digital, Geometric, Graphic Design, Narrative
Paul Loughney, Eric Palmerlee, Steven Rudin
Podcast, Abstract, Found Materials, Collage, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Artists Books, Arts Organization, Color, Craft, Design, Digital, Geometric, Graphic Design, Narrative

May 23, 2025

This week Paul Loughey, Eric Palmerlee, and Steven Rudin join the podcast to discuss: Transformation, a survey of collage and the development of personal language. Artists featured: Andrew Almeter, Allan Bealy, Andrea Burgay, Andrés Gamiochipi, Lars Henkel, Danila Ilabaca, Eva Lake, Paul Loughney, Eric Palmerlee, Somsara Reilly, Steven Rudin, Steve Tierney, and Paloma Trecka.

You can purchase copies of Transformation by visiting Amazon. For additional information about Transformation, please send inquiries to Aqulamb.

Podcast, Abstract, Found Materials, Collage, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Artists Books, Arts Organization, Color, Craft, Design, Digital, Geometric, Graphic Design, Narrative
JODI HAYS
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Collage, Fabric, Geometric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Works on Paper
JODI HAYS
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Collage, Fabric, Geometric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Works on Paper

May 9, 2025

This week Jodi Hays joins the podcast to talk about her collage paintings that explore a wide range of materials and techniques.

Jodi has a solo exhibition “To Harden and Heal” opening at Johnson Lowe Gallery, May 9 - June 28th. Upcoming group exhibitions at Tennessee Gallery (Atlanta, GA) opening May 9 and the 2024 Studio Break Invitational at Studio Break Gallery, opening July 12th 6-8 PM, the exhibition runs through August 2nd.

Jodi’s work was selected for our 2024 Studio Break Professional Competition by Marc Mitchell, Curator & Director of Exhibitions at the University of Arkansas.

Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Collage, Fabric, Geometric, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Works on Paper
SAMANTHA HARING
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Observation, Realism, Design, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Still Life, Trompe-l'œil, Works on Paper
SAMANTHA HARING
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Observation, Realism, Design, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Still Life, Trompe-l'œil, Works on Paper

May 2, 2025

This week Samantha Haring joins the podcast to talk about her paintings and drawings, in the artists words “I make quiet paintings in a noisy world”.

Samatha’s solo exhibition “Safe Havens” opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago on Saturday May 17th, from 5-8PM. The exhibition runs though June 7th.

Samantha’s work was selected for our 2023 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jeff Stevenson, Artist & Gallery Director at Governors State University.

Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Observation, Realism, Design, Color, Drawing, Found Materials, Painting, Still Life, Trompe-l'œil, Works on Paper
CURTIS ANTHONY BOZIF & SHONA MACDONALD
Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Color, Drawing, Painting, Conceptual, Mixed Media, Works on Paper
CURTIS ANTHONY BOZIF & SHONA MACDONALD
Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Color, Drawing, Painting, Conceptual, Mixed Media, Works on Paper

March 28, 2025

This week Curtis Anthony Bozif & Shona Macdonald talk about their upcoming two person exhibition at Studio Break Gallery, The Vapours So Whiten And Thicken The Air. The exhibition of new work explores atmospheric phenomena linked to climate change.

The show opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, IL, Saturday, April 19th, from 5-8pm. The show will run through May 11th. Appointments can be arranged through dm on Instagram.

Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Color, Drawing, Painting, Conceptual, Mixed Media, Works on Paper
MATT KLOS
Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Color, Drawing, Geometric, Painting, Still Life
MATT KLOS
Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Color, Drawing, Geometric, Painting, Still Life

March 14, 2025

This week Matt Klos joins us to talk about his paintings based in observation that explore works from still life, landscape, and architecture.

Matt has an upcoming solo exhibition this summer at the Jemulpo Club Museum in Incheon Korea.

Abstract, Art Gallery, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Color, Drawing, Geometric, Painting, Still Life
RYAN PALUCZAK
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Mixed Media, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Design, Performance, Photography, Portrait, Printmaking, Surrealism
RYAN PALUCZAK
Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Mixed Media, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Design, Performance, Photography, Portrait, Printmaking, Surrealism

March 7, 2025

This week Ryan Paluczak joins the podcast to talk about his journey as a studio artist exploring a range of mixed media that includes print, sound, sculpture, and most recently photography.

In the episode, we discuss Ryan’s solo exhibition entitled “People Pleaser” that opens Friday March 7th 4-7PM at ARX Gallery at Southeastern Missouri State University; the exhibition runs Feb 21st - March 21st.

Podcast, Abstract, Art Gallery, Mixed Media, Landscape, Observation, Realism, Design, Performance, Photography, Portrait, Printmaking, Surrealism

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