Austin Art Talk
In depth conversations and wisdom from Austin artists and creatives, about life, work, and creativity.
Displaying 4 items of Austin Art Talk with the tag "painting".
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Episode 35: Madeline Irvine - Naturally Curious
July 7th, 2018 | 55 mins 33 secs
drawing, madeline irvine, painting, salt
Madeline Irvine uses a hyper saturated salt solution to draw and paint works on paper that reference the ocean and recently try to address issues around climate change and the importance of buffer zones. When the water evaporates from the paper it leaves behind crystalline salt structures that grow independent of any control or intentions imposed upon them.
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Episode 31: Charles Heppner - Moved by Beauty
June 3rd, 2018 | 57 mins 48 secs
charles heppner, painting, photography
Visual artist Charles Heppner’s work spans many different mediums and has many themes but ultimately focuses on the sanctity of beauty, especially in nature, how its appreciation makes us human, communication, and the interconnectedness of everything. He is devoted to both being an artist and a great parent and has figured out how to be present in both as he has integrated his art practice into his life as a stay at home dad.
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Episode 29: America Martin - It's Not Enough Just to Look
May 19th, 2018 | 59 mins 29 secs
america martin, los angeles, painting, sculpture
America Martin endeavors daily to capture this gorgeous and interesting world and the people in it with her art. She translates what she sees by holding and acknowledging the many moments and gestures of life through painting, drawing and sculpture. It’s not enough just to look.
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Episode 19: Deborah Roberts - Dedicated to the Work
March 10th, 2018 | 1 hr 4 mins
collage, deborah roberts, mixed media, painting
Deborah Roberts has had an incredible year with sold out shows all over the country and lots of press praising the her work and giving credit where it is due. She is best known for creating mixed-media portraits of young black girls, aged 8-10, that ask the viewer to consider how the subjects beauty has been imagined: by art history, pop culture, American history, and black culture. It's important work and it resonates with a lot of people.