Episode 13; The Fibers of Sustainability and Connection with Amy Meissner
Amy Meissner, combines traditional handwork, found objects, and abandoned textiles to reference the literal, physical and emotional labor of women. Manipulating discarded household cloth to create 2-dimensional quilt-like forms and 3-dimensional objects serves as a cultural nod to the embroidery created by generations of Scandinavian women in her family, and confronts societal disregard and erasure of women’s handwork.
Amy’s work is traditional, fine and craft-based, relying on the repetitive nature of hand stitching to relay a manic and confrontational subject matter. The work is approachable and tangible, its components even familiar, but challenges the viewer’s emotional history to convey layered messaging around femininity, motherhood, and the value of women’s labor.
Amy's Website (https://www.amymeissner.com/) and Linktree (https://linktr.ee/amymeissner)
Connect with her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amymeissnerartist/?hl=en)
Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer Alaska (https://bunnell-street-arts-center.square.site/current-exhibit-bunnell-arts)
3 May 2023
Episode 12: Extreme Alpine Photography with Charlie Renfro
Charlie Renfro is one of Alaska's most easily recognized and popular photographers. In this episode, we discuss his motivation and process, and all that goes into how he captures his images. Including how he got started, and what fuels his current body of work.
Charlie's work is available at
Stephan Fine Arts in the Captain Cook Hotel (http://www.stephanfinearts.com/)
Follow Charlie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/charlesrenfroski/?hl=en)
Check out his website (http://charlierenfro.com/)
14 Apr 2023
Episode 11: Exploring Fractals, Patterns & Layers with Emily Longbrake
Emily Longbrake is a multimedia artist in Anchorage, Alaska. Emily works in wood, clay, paper, and fabric.
In this episode, we talk about how she started making art, what inspires her, and how she uses art to explore and see the world.
Her work can be viewed in Anchorage at the Tiny Gallery (https://www.tinygalleryak.com/) and in Homer at Bunnell Street Arts Center (https://www.bunnellarts.org/)
Check out her website (https://emilylongbrake.art/)
24 Mar 2023
Episode 10: The Synergy of Art and Science with Charlie Ross
Charlie Ross is an environmental scientist and a metal artist who makes the coolest fire orbs using scrap steel. In this episode, we get into some of the ways he has used art to help science and data become more digestible.
Follow Charlie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/irongiantmetalart/)
Check out his work in person at Sevigny Studio (https://sevignystudio.com/pages/charles-ross)
12 Mar 2023
Episode 09: Art, the Most Versatile Tool with Amy Malouf
Guest Host Christina Hendrickson puts Amy in the spotlight and dives into another episode of the Alaskan Artists Podcast.
Amy lives in Anchorage, Alaska. She works with Steel using contemporary fabrication methods and traditional blacksmithing techniques. She also works in Encaustic and Acrylic painting and Polyurethane Foam sculpture.
She loves exploring new mediums and methods and canceling weekend plans to stay home and create. Most of all she loves brainstorming and collaborating.
We discuss her motivations for starting this podcast, making art, and how she uses art to engage with the world.
Where can I find her work in Anchorage? Stephan Fine Arts (http://www.stephanfinearts.com/) and Aurora Fine Art (https://www.aurorafineart-alaska.com/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amy_malouf/?hl=en)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/armalouf)
Check out her Website (https://amymalouf.com/)
20 Jan 2023
Episode 08: Moving from Documentation to Creation with Sebastian Ulz
Sebastian Ulz is a young creative in Anchorage Alaska, he has been using photography to preserve the moment, and is starting to push the medium into the more expressive and creative realms of art making. Such a fun discussion, I'm excited to see where his creativity takes him.
Connect with Sebastian on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sebulz22/?hl=en)
All of Sebastian's Links (https://linktr.ee/Dacoldesteva?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=dff31d7c-249b-477f-8972-11e165537fef)
21 Dec 2022
Episode 07: What drives the Art of Tattoo with Roger Sparks
Through wartime deployments and life in Alaska as a Pararescueman, Roger Sparks has experienced events far beyond what most of us would ever want to consider. Yet these circumstances have shaped him in very unique ways.
In this episode, Roger shares his story of how he became a tattoo artist and why he started working specifically with this medium.
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rdsparks/?hl=en)
Eagle River Tattoo (https://eaglerivertattoo.com/home.html)
Rogers Book "Warriors Creed" (https://us.macmillan.com/author/rogersparks)
Cover Art Credit Joe Yelverton (//www.joeyelverton.com/in-the-crosshairs-with-roger-sparks)
10 Dec 2022
Episode 06: Torches, Beeswax and Wearable art with Gayla Ranf
Gayla Ranf is an encaustic artist, she owns the Spenard Art Studio in Anchorage.
In this episode, we talk about the appeal of this ancient medium and why it is loved by so many different types of artists.
Gayla's Website (https://gayladesigns.com/)
Follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gayladesigns/?hl=en)
18 Nov 2022
Episode 05: Preserving the past through Formline with Chloey Cavanaugh
Chloey Cavanaugh a graphic artist, is as tenacious as she is funny and smart. I absolutely enjoyed our insightful conversation.
Based out of Juneau, AK Black and White Raven Company is an LGBTQ+ Indigenous owned small business that believes in building community and giving back. The Owner Chloey Cavanaugh is Was’ineidi Tax’Hit, Eagle Wolf clan in Kake, Alaska and credits her commitment to community and culture from her grandfather Archie Cavanaugh.
Born and raised in Southeast, Chloey believes that the panhandle of Alaska is more than the enchanting beauty it beholds, but a teacher, a way of life, and a distinct part of her Tlingit identity passed down from generation to generation.
Chloey's Website (https://www.blackandwhiteravencompany.com/)
Follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/klawk.shaa/)
Linktree (https://linktr.ee/klawk.shaa?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e6e0d2ec-86ea-44b5-9535-0f425111e8e5)
11 Nov 2022
Episode 04: The Anatomy of a Beer Painting
Scott Clendaniel shares his love of beer, painting and a sense of playfulness that seems to drip off every canvas.
In this episode we get into the weeds of creativity and production where they connect and where they diverge.
LINKS:
Scott’s WEBSITE (http://www.scottclendaniel.com/index.html)
Scott’s ETSY SHOP (https://www.etsy.com/shop/realartisbetter/?etsrc=sdt)
Scott’s REDBUBBLE SHOP (https://www.redbubble.com/people/realartisbetter/shop)
31 Oct 2022
Episode 03: Why Art Matters, in our Communities and in our World with James Temte
James is a Abstract Painter, Muralist and Member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
James lives in Anchorage, Alaska and works as the Project Manager for ANTHC APU
Links to art we talked about in this episode "Eyes of Spenard" "Arrow Throw" and More! (https://artisticallies.com/artist-showcase-james-temte/)
Instagram @jrtemte (https://www.instagram.com/jrtemte/)
Facebook facebook.com/james.temte.art (https://www.facebook.com/james.temte.art)
Website temteabstract.com (https://www.temteabstract.com/)
12 Oct 2022
Episode 02: Encaustics + Life with Becky Stephan
Becky Stephan is the owner of Stephan Fine Arts (http://www.stephanfinearts.com/) in Anchorage Alaska, and a fabulous encaustic artist!
We actually need art! We need it in our lives to help us process, art helps us see, it helps us heal, and it helps us play! In this episode we talk about her process of creating her work, encaustic technique, and local exhibitions.
Find her work on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beckystephan/) and at Suite 100 (http://suite100.com/), and Dos Manos (https://www.instagram.com/dosmanosgallery/?hl=en), also in the conversation, Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (https://www.alaskabvi.org/), Spenard Art Studio (https://gayladesigns.com/spenard-art-studio/)
12 Oct 2022
Episode 01: The celebration of bodies with Lucy Berliant
Lucy Berliant is a digital artist, working primarily with Photoshop, she is a student at UAA and lives in Anchorage, Alaska.
A delightful conversation full of laughter and fun, while covering some of the darker topics of life, ranging from her experiences growing up with Dyslexia and ADHD, to gender equality, body shaming, religion and more. We chat about her inspiration and use of Photoshop as tool of expression and healing for herself and others.
Check out her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lucilleberliant/)
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