Joe and Matthew are joined by artist William Downs. They delve into art career paths and trajectories. Automatism and the practice of performative drawing are explored. Studio visits, critics, and the trials and tribulations of academic life are discussed. Along the way, numerous artists and luminaries are name-checked including: Eva Hesse Louise Bourgeois Philip Guston […]
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Gilding the Lily with Justin Rabideau | Episode 13
Sustainability – both in the sense of materials and in maintaining an art practice – was a central topic when Justin Rabideau joined Joe and Matthew for Brain Fuzz episode 13. Joe spotted the connection with Gordon Matta-Clark’s work. Matthew recalled a studio visit and the challenges of scale. With Rabideau’s accomplishments in multiple aspects of […]
I’m Gonna Make An Espresso For This | Episode 4
Episode 4 of the Brain Fuzz arts podcast begins mid-conversation: Joe and Matthew are discussing social media and the real value of social proof in the arts. The importance of authenticity is highlighted. A Tom Waits anecdote is brought to mind. The two then dig into the topic of artist-run spaces, requiring an espresso for Joe. Some pros […]
So What Have You Been Up To? | Episode 3
It’s now 2016 and almost one year since their last recording. Joe and Matthew scout a couple of locations for acoustics. Still, they settle back into Joe’s studio at Atlanta Contemporary for the day’s conversation. They catch up on the state of his studio and how a studio becomes a home. In other events, Matthew’s recent trip […]
So We’re Still Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 2
It’s late 2015. Joe and Matthew are still thinking about doing a podcast. One of the first issues to tackle is bumper music of course. Joe and Matthew discuss other podcasts and Mark Maron‘s approach specifically. The conversation soon turns to social media and how visual artists leverage social media. They discuss the rise of […]
So We’re Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 1
In the first episode of the Brain Fuzz podcast, Joe and Matthew consider doing a podcast. They discuss a potential space for recording – live in Joe’s artist studio at Atlanta Contemporary. The Atlanta Contemporary space has its peculiarities which leads them down several conversational paths. Discussion of studio life ensues, including the separation of studio […]
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