This 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.
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This 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 MoreNOAH KASHIANI
This 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 MoreERIN RAEDEKE
This 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 MoreKIT PALENCAR
This 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 MoreMIA RISBERG 2
This 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
Amy 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 MoreANN BLAAS & ERIC OCKRASSA
This 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 MoreDANA SIKKILA MURPHY 2
This 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 MoreJASON FRANZ, DIRECTOR OF MANIFEST
This 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, PEORIA ART GUILD
Joshua 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 MoreKENDRA PAITZ 3, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY GALLERIES
This 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 MoreDANA SIKKILA MURPHY
This week Dana Sikkila Murphy joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, printmaking, mixed media work, and installation.
Read MoreDEMO PROJECT, ALLISON LACHER & JEFF ROBINSON
This 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.
Read MoreERIN HAYDEN & JEFF ROBINSON
Erin Hayden & Jeff Robinson join us this week to share insight into their use of material as both use found materials in their works that explore collage, assemblage, and transformation.
Read MoreJOHN REDDINGTON & DAVID LINNEWEH
This week John Reddington & David Linneweh chat about their recent paintings for the exhibition entitled: So, IL.
Read MoreTIM KOWALCZYK, JOSEPH JENNER, & LAUREN TURK
This week Tim Kowalczyk, Joseph Jenner, and Lauren Turk join the podcast to talk about their exhibition entitled: Of Clay, Metal, and Fiber at Joliet Junior College.
Read MoreBARRY BLINDERMAN
This week Barry Blinderman joins the podcast with a variety of stories regarding his experiences as a curator, writer, and musician.
Read MoreBRIAN FRINK 3, RACA
Brian Frink joins the podcast to talk about recent studio work and to discuss RACA or Rural America Contemporary Art, an art organization he formed a few years ago.
Read MoreMARK HAROLD PONDER, BOX 13
This week Mark Harold Ponder joins the podcast to discuss Box 13 Artspace, a multifunctional contemporary art space in Houston that hosts a variety of exhibitions with a diverse art membership.
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