Brief and attention-grabbing - but beyond that, this fellow’s artist statement could use some work. Few artists enjoy writing them. Some, if pressed, might admit they don't look forward to reading them. But chances are that you, as an artist, will at some point encounter an opportunity - a grant you'd like to apply for, a juried exhibition, etc. - that is going to require … [Read more...]
From the Archives
Studio Views: Cassandra Klos
Cassandra Klos uses photography to explore other worlds and inner mysteries. Her Mars on Earth series captures scientific simulations of the Martian landscape, and here, she discusses how her process and workspace impact her photographic expeditions. Most of my practice takes place out in the world. For the past three years, I have been traveling around the United States … [Read more...]
Potentially Shocking Subjects in Art
Roughly once a month, we pose questions to artists about their work and lives. We recently asked a group of artists, How do you approach potentially shocking subjects (violence, sexuality, profanity, etc) in your work? This is Part two of a two-part post. Judy Haberl, multi-disciplinary artist My modus operandi is not to shock, or disturb per se, but to call … [Read more...]
Go Local!
Every month, we pose questions to artists about their work and their lives as creative individuals. What with the generous spirit of the season, we thought it might make sense, this month, to ask artists to... Go local! Share a local artist (or several) whose work excites you. Part One of a two-part post. Mary O'Malley, visual artist The paintings of Nicole Duennebier … [Read more...]
Greg Cook: Enchanted Forest in the Neighborhood
Greg Cook creates, writes about, critiques, documents, organizes makers of, and (if these previous verbs are any indication) is invested in art, here in Massachusetts. We caught up with Greg, creator of the arts journals Wonderland and New England Journal of Aesthetic Research, to ask about his projects, the different ways he engages the arts, and why both vigorous support … [Read more...]