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Words of the day: perimeter. definition. koan. bottomless. whir.

Welcome to part two of the interview with Katie Wynne. Katie is based in Philadelphia and is currently installing work for her two person show, with Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" that opens at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on Friday April 7th 2017.

In this episode we discuss, at length, elements of the installation as part of Familiars. We also extend the conversation to include some of the inspiration affecting studio life, especially where the work is and where it could be going. Thanks for joining us.

 

Kaytie Wynne's "Perimeters." Also part of the show: Familiars

 

Katie Wynne's studio shot of the work (partial) headed to Sediment Arts for the 2 person show titled: Familiars.

 

 

 

The artist's website: http://katiewynne.com/home.html

 

 

 

(Original podcast intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: stasis. gizmo. banal. abandon. escape.

Welcome Philadelphia based installation artist, Katie Wynne. Here during part one we weave through some of the work leading up to Katie's latest work in her forthcoming two person show, with artist Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on April 7th 2017.

We will discuss where Katie is coming from with the work, as well as my interpretations. Thanks for joining us.

 

Installation view of "Workday" by Katie Wynne

 

Installation view of "Workday" by Katie Wynne

 

 

The artist's website: http://katiewynne.com/home.html

 

 

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: shape. spontaneous. line. palatte. materials.

Welcome. In this episode, Woodstock, NY based artist Petra Nimtz shares thoughts and experiences in art making, and maintaining a studio while moving around over the years. She also has a thing or two to say about art training, both in school, and on ones own. Petra gives us a window into her inherent practice that utilizes creative freedom in the sweep of her studio. Listen in for more!

 

 

 

 

 

The artist's website: http://www.petranimtz.com/

 

 

Thanks for listening!

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: drawing. ubiquitous. immortalize. conflict.

Wichita , KS based painter, Kevin P. Kelly shares his thoughts and working methods used in his Sketch Of the Day project. Irony, humor, and tension are just a few elements considered when picking objects to paint for Kevin in this series. Listen in as he describes the deconstructing of objects in his compositions and what that means to him as the artist. Thanks for listening! (some strong language).

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: discovery. palindrome. jazz. illusion. intuitive.

Oakland, California based artist, Kimberly Rowe, is the guest for this interview. Kimberly shares elements of her working practices including working on the floor, for larger pieces, which stems from her childhood, how a specific song helps to shape her painting philosophy, and the importance and lasting impression Graduate School has in her studio time to this day. Listen in for more!

The artist's website: http://www.kimberlyrowe.net/

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: formal. direct. witty. freshness.

Ahtcast is back. This time I spoke with NYC artist, Joanne Freeman. Inspirations, community vs. isolation in art school, and working in a series are all the topics discussed. Listen in to Joanne as she also shares her thoughts the formal qualities of painting, she also talks a bit on working with the figure, yes.

The artist's website: http://www.joannefreeman.net/

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: parts. ontology. suggestive. gravity. distilled.

Seattle based artist, Katy Stone, joins ahtcast to share her thoughts and process. Making and looking are very important to Stone's studio practice, it brings a greater spontaneous element to her work. Duality can be found in the work such as organic, and calculated gestures. Listen in as the materials used in this assemblage work are discussed and said to be falling, spreading, and unbound by the environments they dwell in. Welcome to this episode of ahtcast!

 

 

 

 

The artist's website: http://www.katystone.net/#enter

 

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: mistakes. space. process. scale. conversation.

Sue Danielson, painter based in Seattle, joins me in this conversation about her work and the experiences that surround it. Process, process, process is the main element keeping Danielson's practice together and quietly strong. Listen in as she details her fascination with printmaking and experimentation.

The artist's website: http://www.suedanielson.net/

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: optimism. audible. flying. direct. whale.

Martina Nehrling, painter based in Chicago, joins ahtcast to talk process, scale of the work, and how some pieces require a lot of "think time." Martina Nehrling also shares her reasons for wanting to have had the chance to speak with a special list of artists who's work means a lot to her and her being an artist. Please tune in as I also share my thoughts on the work, as well as which musical act I feel would make an appropriate soundtrack to some of Nehrling's paintings.

The artist's website: martinanehrling.com/home.html




(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Words of the day: intuitive. doodle. travel. process. environment.

Splitting her studio time between Santa Fe, NM and Delray Beach, FL, Brenda Hope Zappitell finds her work heavily influenced and inspired by travel and life experiences. Family and scheduling studio time are also part of the gig. Movement, gesture and energy all come to mind as Zappitell translates these factors into her expressions in paint. Listen in as she shares the details of her studio practices and inspirations.

The artist's website: http://www.zappitellstudio.com/

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen. Outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)