Art Affairs

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Nicomi Nix Turner.

We discuss the early part of her career working on Emily the Strange, the incredible use of symbolism in her art, her recent period of creative exploration and experimentation, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Modern Eden, A Perfect Circle, Bloodmilk, and Christian Rex van Minnen.

• Website: nicominixturner.com
• Instagram: @_fernbeds_

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Drew Merritt.

We discuss his upbringing in rural New Mexico and how he first got excited about graffiti, how he transitioned from painting commissioned works to developing his own personal studio practice, what he has coming up in 2023, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Richard Oliver, Known Gallery, Seventh Letter, Michael Reeder, Rabi Towing, Cyrcle, Matt Eaton, Tristan Eaton, Pow! Wow!, Askew One, Kamea Hadar, ARTXIV, Anselm Kiefer, and James Jean.

• Website: drewmerritt.com
• Instagram: @drewmerritt

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Matthew Grabelsky.

We discuss the super diverse education he's received (including his degree in Astrophysics!), what significance the animal heads of his characters have to him, his new solo show with Thinkspace, and a whole lot more! Come ride with us on the L train; we're leaving the station.

Also mentioned in this episode: Ken Flewellyn, LC, Moby, Dorothy Circus Gallery, Scott Listfield, Kisung Koh, and Jolene Lai.

• Website: grabelsky.com
• Instagram: @grabelsky

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Brandi Milne.

We discuss her early life growing up in Anaheim, the presence of some really heavy themes under the lighthearted whimsical surface of her work, her new solo show at Corey Helford Gallery, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Cannibal Flower, Gallery1988, Adam Jones, Korin Faught, Baby Tattoo Books, Miss Mindy, and Rick O'Brien.

Cover image photo by Jessica Louise.

• Website: brandimilne.com
• Instagram: @brandimilne
• Twitter: @brandimilne

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Brian M. Viveros.

We discuss how he first had his creative awakening and transitioned into a fine art career, the army of powerful, heroic women that populate his DirtyLand, his upcoming solo show at Thinkspace, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: LC, Merry Karnowsky, Copro Gallery, Audrey Kawasaki, Maxx242, and Dan Quintana.

• Website: brianmviveros.com
• Instagram: @viveros_brand
• TikTok: @viveros_brand

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Syd Bee.

We discuss balancing her art practice with her day job work painting statues, the dreamy themes present throughout her portfolio, her use of hand-built miniature sets for reference, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Casey Weldon, Roq la Rue, Outré Gallery, The People's Print Shop, and Mary Iverson.

• Website: sydbee.com
• Instagram: @sydbeeart

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Teagan White.

We discuss how they transitioned from commercial advertising into a more fulfilling career in fine art and illustration, their increased focus on the disharmony between humans and the natural world and the damage our species has done, how they balance working on their personal practice with working on illustrated children's books, and a whole lot more! Come explore the forests of Oregon with us on Art Affairs 64.

Also mentioned in this episode: Light Grey Art Lab, Nucleus, Fiona Barnacle, Pat Perry, and Nicomi Nix Turner.

• Website: teaganwhite.com
• Instagram: @teaganwh

• Website: tinymothstudios.com
• Instagram: @tinymothstudios

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, street artist, Cryptik.

We discuss how he transitioned from graphic design to street art and his own artistic practice, his strong desire to convey a sense of peace and serenity through his work, the inspiration for the incredible letter forms he creates, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Chaz Bojórquez

• Website: cryptik.com
• Instagram: @_cryptik_
• Facebook: @CryptikMovement
• Twitter: @CRYPTK

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Alessandra Maria.

We discuss her unique use of charcoal and gold leaf, the way that she develops her compositions in terms of patterns instead of light, her upcoming solo show at Galerie Fledermaus, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Kenichi Hoshine, Supersonic Art, Spoke Art, Roq la Rue, Arcadia Contemporary, Benjamin Lacombe, and Erik Jones.

• Website: alessandramaria.com
• Instagram: @alessandradraws
• Facebook: @alessandramariaart

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Lily Seika Jones.

We discuss how she first started showing her work, a few years out of college, her love of storytelling and folklore, an exciting new graphic novel project she's working on(!), and a whole lot more. Join us as we explore the marsh, on Art Affairs 61!

Also mentioned in this episode: Nucleus Portland, Amy Earles, Light Grey Art Lab, and Teagan White.

• Website: lilyseikajones.com
• Etsy Shop: RivuletPaperShop
• Instagram: @rivuletpaper

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