This week Sally C. Garner joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, beginning with photography which led way to an interest in sculpture, installation, fiber and most importantly weaving.
Sally is featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Jason Rafferty at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April 20th-May 11th with an opening reception on Saturday April 20th from 5-8PM.
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This week Jason Rafferty joins the podcas to talk about his studio practice that explores ideas of the environment and sustainability through colorful abstracted paintings.
Jason will be featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Sally C. Garner at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April 20th-May 11th with an opening reception on Saturday April 20th from 5-8PM.
Read MoreBill Conger & Ron Jackson join the podcast for an Artist Talk for their two person exhibition “Recent Works” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago through April 14th.
There will be a closing reception for the exhibition on April 14th from 12-2PM.
Read MoreThis week Andy Demczuk joins the podcast to talk about his recent imaginative landscape paintings that are informed through the process of mixing and editing his original music. He’s completing his MFA from the University of Cincinnati-DAAP and has a MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati (OH). The show opens February 23rd 5-8PM and the runs through March 16th.
Read MoreThis week Amy Reidel returns to the podcast to talk about her recent mixed media and installation based works that combine abstract and figurative elements to explore the relationship between being a caregiver during a period of global turmoil.
Read MoreThis week Jeff Stevenson joins us to talk about his work that explores ideas of masculinity and the self through a variety of media that includes painting, sculpture, and installation.
Jeff also talks about his the exhibition “Cross-Section: the many faces of Jeff Stevenson” that opens at Studio Break Gallery with receptions on Sunday Dec 3rd from 2-5 PM and Sat Dec 9th from 4-8 PM.
Read MoreThis week Marc Mitchell talks all about his studio practice and abstract paintings that combine colorful patterns & dazzle camouflage with elements of the landscape. Marc has a solo exhibition “Pale Hay” that opens on Saturday October 14th from 6-9 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago.
Read MoreThis week Curtis Anthony Bozif joins the podcast to talk about his large scale abstract paintings, created through repetitious process and informed by environments of the Great Lakes.
Curtis currently has a solo exhibition In the Mist of a Great Fall on view at Oliva Gallery (Chicago) that runs through October 7th.
Read MoreThis week Noah Kashiani joins the podcast to discuss his studio practice that explores mixed media painting and sculptural forms. In the episode Noah breaks down his recent works that use found objects and various processes/materials to create mixed media works that examine consumer culture and late state capitalism.
Noah has a solo exhibition “Built Similarly” that opens on Saturday September 9th from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago.
Read MoreThis week Erin Raedeke joins the podcast to talk about her colorful paintings based off of observation that explore a variety of subjects that include still life, interior, landscape, and portraiture.
Erin has a solo exhibition “46 Years” that opens on Saturday July 22nd from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago. The show will feature 46 4” x 6” paintings, each one based off one of her 46 years of life. Works are available and can be reviewed on the gallery page.
Read MoreThis week Kit Palencar joins the podcast to talk about his studio work, which largely explores figurative elements and the landscape through a variety of 2-D materials. Kit has work featured in the exhibition “Paintings from the field” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with fellow artists Ben Cohan, David Linneweh, Adam Mysock, Kit Palencar, John Reddington, Gary Schirmer, and Jake Wells.
Read MoreThis week Mia Risberg returns to the podcast to talk about her studio practice and recent series of drawings that began during the pandemic quarantine. The solo exhibition“Quiet Contemplation” runs from May 12th- June 16th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with an opening reception on May 12th from 5-8PM.
Read MoreAmy Sacksteder joins the podcast to talk about her studio practice that includes, painting, mixed media, and installation based works. Her work is currently being exhibited in “There Just Isn’t” at Tiger Strikes Gallery in Greensville (SC) & “18: A collection of abstract works at Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield (MI).
Read MoreThis week Ann Blaas & Eric Ockrassa return to the podcast to discuss their studio practice, which largely focuses on abstract paintings. Ann & Eric have an upcoming two-person exhibition entitled: “Shapes and Colors” that opens at Studio Break Gallery on December 10th from 4-8PM.
Read MoreThis week Dana Sikkila returns to the podcast to discuss the latest from The 410 Project, a contemporary art gallery and experimental space located in Mankato, MN.
Read MoreThis week Jason Franz, director of Manifest, joins the podcast to discuss the history and formation of the Cincinnati nonprofit since it’s inception in 2004.
Read MoreJoshua Cox joins us from the Peoria Art Guild to talk a bit about the history of the guild and share some insight into the new education program which offers guided tours, studio courses, and professional workshops for practicing artists.
Read MoreThis week Kendra Paitz, Director and Chief Curator of Illinois State University Galleries joins us to talk about the new exhibition venue and the current survey exhibition of paintings by Walter Robinson from 1979-2014 entitled “Paintings and Other Indulgences.”
Read MoreThis week Dana Sikkila Murphy joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, printmaking, mixed media work, and installation.
Read MoreThis week Allison Lacher & Jeff Robinson of Demo Project in Springfield Illinois join Dave to discuss past, current, and future exhibitions while shedding light on the mission of the alternative space.
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