In this podcast I discuss my Oar pieces, which are part of the Instruments of Agency series. These are antique wooden oars striped vigorously, which I display singly or with others, leaning floor-to-wall or hung on walls, many installation options. I also cart them around to openings, museums, and walking around downtown LA.

I began the 'walking staff' kinda concept after discovering this artist Andre Cadere on Instagram, who famously walked around 1970’s Paris with what he called his "round bars," so similar to the oars! I love how the performative aspect upends the gallery/museum/public hierarchy. Any show is your show. I had been painting these paddles for years but never carried them around publicly, I thought I was too shy, and suddenly felt I inherited this spirit through osmosis or something I guess, like time to carry the torch!

Welcome to the Steve Sas Schwartz Podcast where we discuss all things contemporary art, and see where the conversation leads us.

In Episode 1 of the Steve Sas Schwartz Podcast, Steve introduces himself and the concept of the podcast. In this inaugural episode he touches upon a wide range of topics and breaks down some notions about his current paintings and sculpture. Issues include motivation, sense of form, a brief historical backdrop, art criticism and lots more. It may sound dry, but it's anything but ...