Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. We were curious about the relationship between an artwork's subject and its form, materials, structure, and process. We asked artists, To what extent is your art-making process shaped or impacted by your work's subjects? Kim Adrian, writer For me, half the work of writing is … [Read more...]
Artist to Artist
Questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives.
Which Work Stands Apart from the Rest of Your Portfolio?
Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. This month, we asked, Is there a work in your portfolio that stands apart as being most unlike all the rest? Sheila Gallagher, multi-disciplinary artist Great question! Materially I am quite restive so a lot of my work bears little resemblance to other pieces in my portfolio. I … [Read more...]
How Have Mentors Affected Your Art?
Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. This month, we asked practitioners in a variety of disciplines, Have you had any important mentors? Who have they been, and how did they affect you? Brynmore Williams, filmmaker When I think about my important mentors, the deeper question beyond "who they were" would be "why they … [Read more...]
What Is Your Greatest Need as an Artist?
Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. This month, we asked practitioners in a variety of disciplines, What is your greatest need, as an artist? Michelle Marroquin, choreographer My needs, if all things were possible? 1. Funding that would be earmarked specifically for dancers to engage in new work. Residencies might … [Read more...]
What Do You Strive to Avoid in Your Art?
Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. We were curious about ruts, pitfalls, or other counter-productive things from which artists make a conscious effort to steer clear. So we asked, What do you work hardest at trying to avoid in your work? The answers range from technical or material concerns, issues of art history, … [Read more...]