Joe and Matthew join sculptor Gordon Chandler at his studio in rural west Georgia for an episode unlike any other. They walk the sprawling grounds between workshop, scrapyard, and sculpture gardens. Gordon shares his colorful and impressive history in art and art making. Dogs bark. Saws buzz. Traffic passes. Matthew provides context. (Un)required Resources For […]
Artist Life
Esteban Patino And The Illusion of Language
Joe and Matthew visit Esteban Patino in his Atlanta studio. A book recommendation is passed along, and ancient cultures are considered. His personally developed system of symbols is explored. A strategy for making art in an artist residency is offered. The merits of a clean studio are celebrated. And, a question is examined: What is […]
MaDora Frey And The Search For The Sublime
Artist MaDora Frey joins Joe and Matthew at her 2023 installation in whitespec at Atlanta’s Whitespace Gallery. They discuss her journey from painting and the influences on her work, including the unique environment of her youth. Mirrors are front and center. Personal news is shared. Art speak is kept to a minimum. (Un)required Resources For […]
Nothing Being Wasted With Masa Sasaki
Ceramicist Masa Sasaki joins Joe and Matthew. Together, they discuss the differences between pottery and ceramics. Masa sheds light on the steps in the process. Form versus function is explored. Masa’s work is viewed in the light of his unique history and perspective. Discoveries are made, and inspiration is found. (Un)required Resources MasaSasakiCeramics.com Lazy Betty […]
Looking Up With Suzana Brborović
Painter Suzana Brborović joins Joe and Matthew for a conversation about her practice and studio life in Leipzig. Architecture, politics, and socio-economic factors in her work are discussed. Layers are peeled back. Some monuments prove unintended. Memorials are deconstructed. Discipline and balance in the artist’s life are examined. Doubt is determined to be helpful. A […]
Art Sausage
Aspects of making, distributing, and presenting art are explored as Joe and Matthew mix up the format a bit. Recent trends in arts news are explored in a fresh and newly refined Art News Stack segment. Matthew attempts to demystify cryptocurrency and NFTs. Joe provides an Audio Pick of the Day with multiple visual art […]