Season 2, Episode 1: Greg Lundgren
Greg Lundgren does a lot of stuff, as the owner of Vito's, The Hideout and Lundgren Monuments, you'd think he'd have his hands full. But no, he had to go create Out Of Sight, a huge survey of art from the PNW currently in its second year and opening August 4th alongside the Seattle Art Fair. We sat down in my studio to talk about what went into its creation, what's new this year, what keeps him going and what drives him crazy.
Greg Lundgren does a lot of stuff, as the owner of Vito's, The Hideout and Lundgren Monuments, you'd think he'd have his hands full. But no, he had to go create Out Of Sight, a huge survey of art from the PNW currently in its second year and opening August 4th alongside the Seattle Art Fair. We sat down in my studio to talk about what went into its creation, what's new this year, what keeps him going and what drives him crazy.
Episode 26: Allyce Wood
Allyce Wood's work addresses the intersection of humankind and the natural world, considering the ecological and cultural ramifications on both. She is also in possession of an extremely agile and curious mind which makes for lively conversation peppered with surreal tangents and funky sub-references. She wants to be eaten by an Orca, me not as much. Discover the reasoning behind both our stances by pressing play.
Allyce Wood's work addresses the intersection of humankind and the natural world, considering the ecological and cultural ramifications on both. She is also in possession of an extremely agile and curious mind which makes for lively conversation peppered with surreal tangents and funky sub-references. She wants to be eaten by an Orca, me not as much. Discover the reasoning behind both our stances by pressing play.
Episodes 24 and 25: Tonya Lockyer
Tonya Lockyer began dancing at the age of four, at 9 she was invited to join the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto, after which moving to New York to study with Merce Cunningham. From there her explorations as a dancer and choreographer has taken her all over the world, eventually bringing her to Seattle where she worked with local dance institutions like On The Boards, Cornish College for the Arts and Velocity Dance Center, where she became Executive Director in 2011. After revitalizing and dramatically expanding the organization over the next three years she proposed changing the organizational structure to an executive team, with Tonya becoming Artistic Director in 2014. But these highlights don't begin to tell half of her story. Tonya is an incredibly energetic and generous soul and sitting down with her in her place in Pioneer Square was a fantastic experience, one which produced one of my favorite conversations thus far. She's so interesting and engaging I went and made it a two-part episode, and to be honest, I'd happily sit down with her again and again, she's the cat's pajamas.
Tonya Lockyer began dancing at the age of four, at 9 she was invited to join the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto, after which moving to New York to study with Merce Cunningham. From there her explorations as a dancer and choreographer has taken her all over the world, eventually bringing her to Seattle where she worked with local dance institutions like On The Boards, Cornish College for the Arts and Velocity Dance Center, where she became Executive Director in 2011. After revitalizing and dramatically expanding the organization over the next three years she proposed changing the organizational structure to an executive team, with Tonya becoming Artistic Director in 2014. But these highlights don't begin to tell half of her story. Tonya is an incredibly energetic and generous soul and sitting down with her in her place in Pioneer Square was a fantastic experience, one which produced one of my favorite conversations thus far. She's so interesting and engaging I went and made it a two-part episode, and to be honest, I'd happily sit down with her again and again, she's the cat's pajamas.
Episode 23: Jamie Moakes
UK artist Jamie Moakes tackles some serious economic questions through an admittedly somewhat absurd quest: manipulating the market for Ram Man action figures in order to turn said action figures into valuable currency. He calls this project You Will Be Rare and it is, in a word, brilliant. I sat down with Jamie at Interstitial Gallery in Seattle and over the course of a handful of bourbon and gingers, got to know this witty, charming and generally delightful fellow. Plus he's got that lovely British accent that makes everything he says sound more worldly and authoritative to American ears (I'm so goddamn provincial).
UK artist Jamie Moakes tackles some serious economic questions through an admittedly somewhat absurd quest: manipulating the market for Ram Man action figures in order to turn said action figures into valuable currency. He calls this project You Will Be Rare and it is, in a word, brilliant. I sat down with Jamie at Interstitial Gallery in Seattle and over the course of a handful of bourbon and gingers, got to know this witty, charming and generally delightful fellow. Plus he's got that lovely British accent that makes everything he says sound more worldly and authoritative to American ears (I'm so goddamn provincial).
Episode 22: Amanda Manitach
Amanda Manitach Is a gifted artist, the visual arts editor for CityArts Magazine, The director of the Hedreen Gallery at Seattle University and the co-founder of The Factory, a new arts space in Seattle's Capital Hill Neighborhood. That's like, three and a half people's worth of stuff that she's getting done. What have you gotten done today? That's right, think about it. So go do something already, but not until you've listened to the podcast. Priorities. It's all about priorities.
Amanda Manitach Is a gifted artist, the visual arts editor for CityArts Magazine, The director of the Hedreen Gallery at Seattle University and the co-founder of The Factory, a new arts space in Seattle's Capital Hill Neighborhood. That's like, three and a half people's worth of stuff that she's getting done. What have you gotten done today? That's right, think about it. So go do something already, but not until you've listened to the podcast. Priorities. It's all about priorities.
Episode 21: Susie Lee and Katrina Hess of Siren
Susie Lee is an artist, Katrina Hess is a designer, and together they are the co-founders of Siren, a new dating app that introduces a unique and engaging platform that helps build community while empowering its users. We talk about the nature of online dating and the reasons these two decided to try to create something different. And a whole bunch of other stuff, you know the drill by now. Check out Siren by following the link below.
Susie Lee is an artist, Katrina Hess is a designer, and together they are the co-founders of Siren, a new dating app that introduces a unique and engaging platform that helps build community while empowering its users. We talk about the nature of online dating and the reasons these two decided to try to create something different. And a whole bunch of other stuff, you know the drill by now. Check out Siren by following the link below.
Episode 20: Interviews from Seattle Town Hall
For episode 20 I was invited by Juan Alonso to conduct impromptu interviews during his Scratch Night event at Seattle Town Hall. Some 15 people sat down in just over an hour to share a little about what they do and ask me a few questions about myself. It's a conversational smorgasbord!
For episode 20 I was invited by Juan Alonso to conduct impromptu interviews during his Scratch Night event at Seattle Town Hall. Some 15 people sat down in just over an hour to share a little about what they do and ask me a few questions about myself. It's a conversational smorgasbord!
Episodes 18 & 19 Brian Cypher (parts one and two)
Brian Cypher produces work that is honest, direct, unadulterated, and at the same time vulnerable and approachable. It's no surprise our conversation shared many of the same traits. I've long admired his artwork and visiting him in his studio was a real pleasure. It was a little early in the day for my customary bottle of wine so there was nothing to combat the triple latte I had on the way to his house, consequently, I think I talked a whole bunch more than usual, which I realize is saying a lot.
Brian Cypher produces work that is honest, direct, unadulterated, and at the same time vulnerable and approachable. It's no surprise our conversation shared many of the same traits. I've long admired his artwork and visiting him in his studio was a real pleasure. It was a little early in the day for my customary bottle of wine so there was nothing to combat the triple latte I had on the way to his house, consequently, I think I talked a whole bunch more than usual, which I realize is saying a lot.
Episodes 16&17: Sharon Arnold (parts one and two)
Sharon Arnold has been director of youth programs at Gage Arts Academy, Owner of Length x Width x Hight Gallery, freelance curator, arts writer and artist. And a whole bunch of other stuff. Currently, she is co-owner and director of Roq La Rue, one of the nation's premier Pop Surrealist Galleries. In part one of a two-part episode we discuss her upbringing here in Seattle, her years working and studying in NYC, her return home, and first moves as artist and curator. Oh, and she has a great dog (sorry, Sharon's cats, but I'm allergic). Part two finds us talking about her early blogs Artomiton and Dimensions Variable, the launch of the LxWxH subscription service and subsequent Georgetown Gallery of the same name, and her eventual move to Roq La Rue. And other stuff. You know the drill.
Sharon Arnold has been director of youth programs at Gage Arts Academy, Owner of Length x Width x Hight Gallery, freelance curator, arts writer and artist. And a whole bunch of other stuff. Currently, she is co-owner and director of Roq La Rue, one of the nation's premier Pop Surrealist Galleries. In part one of a two-part episode we discuss her upbringing here in Seattle, her years working and studying in NYC, her return home, and first moves as artist and curator. Oh, and she has a great dog (sorry, Sharon's cats, but I'm allergic). Part two finds us talking about her early blogs Artomiton and Dimensions Variable, the launch of the LxWxH subscription service and subsequent Georgetown Gallery of the same name, and her eventual move to Roq La Rue. And other stuff. You know the drill.
Episode 15: Kimberly Trowbridge
Whatever Kimberly Trowbridge does, be it painting or teaching, playing music or conversing about art, she does with incredible energy and focus. I sat down with her at Top Hat studio, to discuss her journeys, both physical and spiritual, and the impact they've had on her life and artwork. Once again, music from Adam Levy buttons up the end of the show in advance of his March 27th show at my house in Seattle.
Whatever Kimberly Trowbridge does, be it painting or teaching, playing music or conversing about art, she does with incredible energy and focus. I sat down with her at Top Hat studio, to discuss her journeys, both physical and spiritual, and the impact they've had on her life and artwork. Once again, music from Adam Levy buttons up the end of the show in advance of his March 27th show at my house in Seattle.
Episode 14: Joe Rudko
Joe Rudko is an artist living and working in Seattle. He's also young, smart and incredibly gifted. Despite these things, I truly like him very much. His work, which manipulates found photographs and the ancillary detrius of our chemical photorgaphy past to explore questions of truth and perception is, in a word, fantastic. And did I mention he runs a gallery called Two Shelves out of his apartment that features monthly intallations from established and emerging artists? Well, I just did. Bonus Music at the end from The Honeydogs in advance of Adam Levy's Seattle House concerts coming at the end of March.
Joe Rudko is an artist living and working in Seattle. He's also young, smart and incredibly gifted. Despite these things, I truly like him very much. His work, which manipulates found photographs and the ancillary detrius of our chemical photorgaphy past to explore questions of truth and perception is, in a word, fantastic. And did I mention he runs a gallery called Two Shelves out of his apartment that features monthly intallations from established and emerging artists? Well, I just did. Bonus Music at the end from The Honeydogs in advance of Adam Levy's Seattle House concerts coming at the end of March.
Episode 13: Cindy Hinant
For Episode 13 I sat down with New York artist Cindy Hinant two nights before her show opened at Interstitial. With Julia Greenway tiptoeing around in the background finishing the installation of her exhibition, we discussed her work, revenge porn, the cult of celebrity voyeurism, minimalism, and just who's in charge of this podcast anyway. Music by the Honeydogs is featured at the end as part of a run up to Adam Levy's concert at my house at the end of March. (more on that in future episodes).
For Episode 13 I sat down with New York artist Cindy Hinant two nights before her show opened at Interstitial. With Julia Greenway tiptoeing around in the background finishing the installation of her exhibition, we discussed her work, revenge porn, the cult of celebrity voyeurism, minimalism, and just who's in charge of this podcast anyway. Music by the Honeydogs is featured at the end as part of a run up to Adam Levy's concert at my house at the end of March. (more on that in future episodes).
Episode 12: Joey Veltkamp
I sat down with Joey Veltkamp with a lovely bottle of bourbon for an even lovelier conversation with the loveliest fella around. from religion to politics to methods of coping with both without going crazy I got to know the man behind the bedding. Joey is one of those people that makes you feel better for having spent time with him. And he makes fantastic art, so there's that. Follow the link to check it out.
I sat down with Joey Veltkamp with a lovely bottle of bourbon for an even lovelier conversation with the loveliest fella around. from religion to politics to methods of coping with both without going crazy I got to know the man behind the bedding. Joey is one of those people that makes you feel better for having spent time with him. And he makes fantastic art, so there's that. Follow the link to check it out.
Episode 10 (part 1): Tim Cross
Episode 10 has me sitting down in the Seattle studio of artist Tim Cross for a fun, rambling and at times delightfully contentious conversation about absolutely everything. I'm not kidding, we talked about every single thing, seriously, I had to make it a two-parter just to fit it all in. I also apparently have lost the ability to count to ten, as I refer to it as episode nine about a hundred times. Pay no attention to the idiot with the microphone and follow the link to see Tim's work.
Episode 10 has me sitting down in the Seattle studio of artist Tim Cross for a fun, rambling and at times delightfully contentious conversation about absolutely everything. I'm not kidding, we talked about every single thing, seriously, I had to make it a two-parter just to fit it all in. I also apparently have lost the ability to count to ten, as I refer to it as episode nine about a hundred times. Pay no attention to the idiot with the microphone and follow the link to see Tim's work.
Episode 9: Julia Greenway
Episode 9 of The Makers Podcast has dropped! This week has me sitting down with Julia Greenway of Interstitial in their brand new digs in Georgetown, Seattle to discuss new media, video art, homemade pizza, and how we both apparently value fresh seafood over human lives. Julia was a complete blast to hang out with and her energy and passion are infectious and inspiring. Follow the link to check out Interstitial.
Episode 9 of The Makers Podcast has dropped! This week has me sitting down with Julia Greenway of Interstitial in their brand new digs in Georgetown, Seattle to discuss new media, video art, homemade pizza, and how we both apparently value fresh seafood over human lives. Julia was a complete blast to hang out with and her energy and passion are infectious and inspiring. Follow the link to check out Interstitial.
Episode 8: Trenton Flock
Trenton Flock is a writer, poet and co-founder of Vanguard Seattle, an online arts, fashion and culture magazine based, you guessed it, in Seattle. Vanguard is a lot like Trenton himself: insightful, informitive and passionate about a broad range of things. We met at his place on New Years day and despite courting the obvious possibility of a dual hangover snooze-athon had a wonderfully candid conversation about a whole bunch of stuff, but mostly art. Follow the link below to check out Vanguard Seattle.
Trenton Flock is a writer, poet and co-founder of Vanguard Seattle, an online arts, fashion and culture magazine based, you guessed it, in Seattle. Vanguard is a lot like Trenton himself: insightful, informitive and passionate about a broad range of things. We met at his place on New Years day and despite courting the obvious possibility of a dual hangover snooze-athon had a wonderfully candid conversation about a whole bunch of stuff, but mostly art. Follow the link below to check out Vanguard Seattle.
Episode 7: Emily Gherard (episode 5, part 2)
For Episode 7 we go back for the second half of Episode 5's interview with Emily Gherard, which begs the question "just which episode is this anyway?" (which sounds like a failed Judy Bloom novel for young adults). In this episode (whichever number it is) we talk about Emily's experience as an art instructor, our mutual social awkwardness, and chronic bridesmaid's syndrome. Follow the link below to see her work and stuff.
For Episode 7 we go back for the second half of Episode 5's interview with Emily Gherard, which begs the question "just which episode is this anyway?" (which sounds like a failed Judy Bloom novel for young adults). In this episode (whichever number it is) we talk about Emily's experience as an art instructor, our mutual social awkwardness, and chronic bridesmaid's syndrome. Follow the link below to see her work and stuff.
Episode 6: Juan Alonso-Rodriguez
For episode 6 I visit artist Juan Alonso Rodríguez in his downtown Seattle studio. Juan emigrated here from Cuba as a child and his journey as a musician and an artist had him criss-crossing the states for several years before settling down in the Pacific Northwest. Christmas, San Francisco in the '80s, and strolling musicians are just a few of the topics covered.
For episode 6 I visit artist Juan Alonso Rodríguez in his downtown Seattle studio. Juan emigrated here from Cuba as a child and his journey as a musician and an artist had him criss-crossing the states for several years before settling down in the Pacific Northwest. Christmas, San Francisco in the '80s, and strolling musicians are just a few of the topics covered.
Episode 5: Emily Gherard (part 1)
For Episode 5 I visit Emily Gherard at her home and studio. Emily is a fantastic painter out of Seattle whose vision has been recognized locally as a Neddy Award finalist in 2013 and as a nominee for The Stranger's annual Genius Award this last summer. Personally, her paintings have held me rapt since I first saw them and if I thought some sort of voodoo spell would devine for me the secret to their sublime creation I would have started collecting chicken bones a long time ago. This is part one of a two-part episode, the second of which will drop on Friday, December 19th. Bonus Xmas music from Lola and the Red Hots helps you get your yule on.
For Episode 5 I visit Emily Gherard at her home and studio. Emily is a fantastic painter out of Seattle whose vision has been recognized locally as a Neddy Award finalist in 2013 and as a nominee for The Stranger's annual Genius Award this last summer. Personally, her paintings have held me rapt since I first saw them and if I thought some sort of voodoo spell would devine for me the secret to their sublime creation I would have started collecting chicken bones a long time ago. This is part one of a two-part episode, the second of which will drop on Friday, December 19th. Bonus Xmas music from Lola and the Red Hots helps you get your yule on.
Episode 4: Dylan Neuwirth
For episode four I visited the studio of post human contemporary artist Dylan Neuwirth. Dylan's work in glass, and neon not only references social media but employs it as sculptural medium in itself. At first blush cold and conceptual, his work is actually deeply rooted in explorations of identity and persona. Music, addiction, and Lenny Bruce are among the topics that pop up. Follow the link below to check out his work.
For episode four I visited the studio of post human contemporary artist Dylan Neuwirth. Dylan's work in glass, and neon not only references social media but employs it as sculptural medium in itself. At first blush cold and conceptual, his work is actually deeply rooted in explorations of identity and persona. Music, addiction, and Lenny Bruce are among the topics that pop up. Follow the link below to check out his work.
Episode 3: Beth Cullom
Episode 3 brought gallerist Beth Cullom to my house to discuss her journey from Puyallup ragamuffin to art dealer at-large. Beth's passion is ridiculously infectious and her ideals are iron-clad. From her early years of musical commitment to the day she shed her brick-and-mortor gallery for loftier pursuits, Beth has been unwavering in her belief in the power of human expression. Plus she's got a pug, so, you know, she's on the team regardless.
Episode 3 brought gallerist Beth Cullom to my house to discuss her journey from Puyallup ragamuffin to art dealer at-large. Beth's passion is ridiculously infectious and her ideals are iron-clad. From her early years of musical commitment to the day she shed her brick-and-mortor gallery for loftier pursuits, Beth has been unwavering in her belief in the power of human expression. Plus she's got a pug, so, you know, she's on the team regardless.
Episode 2: Carole D'Inverno
Episode 2 finds us sitting down with Seattle Painter Carole D'Inverno,
a painter's painter fearless in her pursuit of truth in expression. Her journey here from europe, New York in the '80's, Food as the ultimate artistic expression and getting poked with a stick pepper a lively, cacophonous conversation.
Episode 2 finds us sitting down with Seattle Painter Carole D'Inverno,
a painter's painter fearless in her pursuit of truth in expression. Her journey here from europe, New York in the '80's, Food as the ultimate artistic expression and getting poked with a stick pepper a lively, cacophonous conversation.
Episode 1: Robert Hardgrave
For our first conversation, I visit the studio of Seattle artist Robert Hardgrave. Robert has become a good friend over the past few years but there was still much of his story I didn't know as we sat down to record this week's episode. Skateboarding, cancer, Twisted Sister, hot ears and the unending enthusiasm of Gallerist Beth Cullom are among the many topics discussed. To view Robert's work head over to www.roberthardgrave.com, you'll be glad you did.
For our first conversation, I visit the studio of Seattle artist Robert Hardgrave. Robert has become a good friend over the past few years but there was still much of his story I didn't know as we sat down to record this week's episode. Skateboarding, cancer, Twisted Sister, hot ears and the unending enthusiasm of Gallerist Beth Cullom are among the many topics discussed. To view Robert's work head over to www.roberthardgrave.com, you'll be glad you did.