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Conceptual photographer Jay Coy and I talk about how he started his career as a conceptual artist and maternity photographer. We explore his evolution and creative processes in both coming up with the concepts and executing the final photographs.

Along the way, we explore what it means to call yourself an artist, the challenges of the "Imposter Syndrome" and the newest series he is working on, After Earth. And, of course, we also attempt, once again, to define what "Art" is.

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Maine artist, poet and abstract sculptor, Patrick Pierce, talks with me about his origin as an artist and how he works with found materials and natural processes to create massive and intricate sculptures.

The philosophies of artists-- to create, to explore a subject from a different perspective -- can show us new ways to look at concepts, both beautiful and profane, that span both time and space. 

From perspectives and perceptions, his definition of what we call art is an artifact of the artistic process. His goal of creating value without taking value from others is a refreshing mantra for today's society. He plays by his own rules, with the central tenant being, "Be as true as possible to what wants to happen... It's a response to being alive."

His honesty and frank, unique view of the world is a wonderful introduction to his work and a great jumping off point for our discussion today.

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Website URL: www.patrickpierce.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pierce-2b996335/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgpierceart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.pierce.315

Where to see Patrick's work:

Acton, MA https://powersgallery.com/

Newburyport, RI https://www.jessicahagen.com/

Deere Island, ME https://theturtlegallery.com

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Suzanne Schultz, founder and CEO of Canvas Fine Arts, flips the script on me in this episode, driving the conversation as we explore my creative process and the origins of the Sweet Blast series. 

"One of the most flattering things I ever had was my youngest came home from school. This was when he was in high school. And he turned to me and said, Dad, I heard myself channeling you talking to one of my friends about a problem that they raised. And I thought, I've done it. What I've created may not be remembered. But, his child's child's child may be still talking these philosophies to the people he's interacting with. That's enough for me."

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Terry Mahn has been a fixture on the Fashion Scene, especially in Boston, for all of her career. We explore her alternative path through the industry, with emphasis on the authentic, creativity and vintage cloths.

Her current job at The Real Real as a consigner puts her in touch with amazing collections by some of the biggest names in the industry like Stella McCarthy, Burbury and Gucci. It also helps to keep all of these cloths find new lives and avoid filling our landfills.

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Website URL: Thestylistcloset.com

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Cai Xi was classically trained in the arts in urban China before coming to New York City in 1987, where she found a path into the abstract world, lead by the textures of an urban world not too dissimilar from her youth.

With her family growing, she and her husband, fellow artist, Adam Silver, moved to a small town in Vermont, where she became very involved in the local community, eventually teaching in a local private high school and working with the Asian Cultural Center of Vermont.

Her art continues to evolve, influenced by the beauty of her natural surroundings.

Food, a major part of any culture, is also incorporated into her practice, as she creates recipes, based on both her memories of her mother's kitchen and on the produce of local farms.

Join us as we talk about her path through art and life!

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Website URL: https://caixiart.com/

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Author Ron Koltnow is a student of micro history. His first book is a study in regional history, exploring the legend of Barberton Chicken, in Akron, Ohio. It is the story of immigration in early America.

We talk about his connection to the area and how he came to be an author, before transitioning into his latest project, the dramatic origins of the humble thermos and how it played a key role in cuisine.

Come along on our conversation as we discuss what it is like to be a micro historian.

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David Manzi has a unique perspective on the little (and big!) things that make our minds go brrriiinggg! From a Paul Revere Bell to a painting by Caravaggio, his mission is to help us understand how we value these items. And, it puts him in a place where he gets to see some really cool works!

His job, as an art appraiser, is to assess an object, looking at its condition, its history, and how it fits into the greater story of our lives, and then assign a value to it.

In doing so, he must also adhere to a strict set of ethical guidelines in order to foster trust between himself, his clients and any third party. For example, an insurance company.

As a retired Marine and Rotarian, these ethical stipulations are not a challenge. After all, the Rotary motto of "Service above Self" could also be applied to the ethos of the Marines.

Join us as we talk about art, history and the stories these precious objects can tell us.

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As an artist, Jeremey Ogusky has found a balance between the art world and the consumer world by created pottery for a wide variety of commercial clients. His work has been sold in Williams Sonoma, and used in hotels and restaurants all over the country.

Through his work as a potter, he has also been involved in the growing field of food fermentation. Most people are familiar with fermentation through micro brews and bread making. However, it encompasses so much more: from Kombucha to kimchi and beyond.

He is also one of the founders of the seven year old Boston Fermentation Festival.

Join us as we talk about his start in the Peace Corp, his definition of art and how his practice has evolved!

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Guest can be found at Bostonpotter.com

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Markus Sebastiano has carved out a niche for himself as a go to artist for interiors of restaurants and hotels across the country and as far away as Dubai. His Blochaus Gallery just opened up in a new space in Newberryport, MA.

Join us as we go down the rabbit hole on how he became an artist, his multilayered, multimedia paintings, his definition of what art is, and we even explore a bit about his recent NFT experiences.

If you like art and artists, this is a great episode to start out with.

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Guest can be found at https://www.markussebastiano.com/ and www.theblochaus.com

His Etsy shop is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarkusSebastianoShop

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