Episode-71 Nico Cathcart

Images by Nico Cathcart

In this episode of ArtBox DMV, Jason interviews muralist and oil painter Nico Cathcart. They discuss Nico’s start in visual art, her love of color, the themes she explores in her work, and the impact of deafness on the public art world. Nico emphasizes the importance of addressing social and environmental issues through art and encourages viewers to reflect on these issues. She also shares advice for artists, including the importance of perseverance and staying true to oneself. Overall, Nico’s work aims to spark conversation and create awareness about pressing issues in society. If you want to learn more about her work go to her website at NicoCathcart.com and her Instagram page is @NicoCathcart.

Episode 70- The Miami Art Fairs Preview 2023

Gio Swaby, Together We Bloom 3, 2023, 64. 52 in., Cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, Courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery

In this EpisodeJason previews Art Basel Miami Beach Art Fair, Untiled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair that are happening at art Week in Miami Florida.And some interviews He did last year with Artist at Untitled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair. Cynthia Gayton does the last interview for this episode! As you may know Art Week in Miami is a huge event with art fairs, activations, openings, and random events happening around the town and south beach. So you know what that means, it brings just about very art gallery, curator, artist and art enthusiast to town. Make sure to check out the artist’s Instagram to learn more about them and well as the art fairs’ Instagram as well. For more information about the art fairs go to their websites. Art Basel Art Miami Beach go to: artbasel.com Untitled Art Fair go to: untitledartfairs.com Scope Art Fair go to: scope-art.com Thank you for listening.

Episode-69 Umbrella Art Fair 2023

Hello and welcome to ArtBox DMV. In this episode, Jason covers the upcoming Umbrella Art Fair. The Umbrella Art Fair’s web site is: umbrellaartfair.com and the Instagram page: instagram.com/umbrellaartfair This year’s fair is featuring 100 Plus artists from the District and beyond. This fair is where the heartbeat of Washington, DC’s art scene converges with the avant-garde talents of global artists and makers. Umbrella Art Fair opens on November 17^th and closes on the 19^th. It’s at Union Market and the address is 1325 5th ST NE Washington, DC. During the Fair, there are scheduled events. Some of these events you’ll need to RSVP for. Go to umbrellaartfair.com to RSVP. Umbrella Art Fair 2023 is free to the public.

Episode – 68 André Hemer

Courtesy of the artist and Hollis Taggart

In this episode Jason had the chance to talk to André Hemer. André Hemer is an artist out of New Zealand, who’s work surveys digital media and painting. His process is uses digital scanning, photos and physical paint to produce printed canvas as an under-layer with paint is applied and sculpted on top. They talk about the themes he explores in his work the mediums he uses his process and the role of color in his work. To learn more about André’s work, go to his instagram page at AndreHemer. You can see his work that’s currently on view at Hollis Taggart as part of the exhibition Of the Past and Present: Estates and Contemporary Artists at Hollis Taggart Enjoy the interview and thank you for listening.

Episode- 67 Sandow Birk

https://www.instagram.com/sandowbirk/

In this episode, Jason spoke with Sandow Birk over the phone. Sandow approaches his themes and subject matter like gang violence, war, political and social issues through his painting, drawing, printmaking, film and sculpture. They talk about his humble beginnings in art, what his work says about his ideas and what challenges he faces doing socially conscious art? Huge thanks to Sandow for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about Sandow and his work, go to his website at SandowBirk.com. He’s also on Instagram at SandowBirk. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. So, until next time, thank you for listening and enjoy the interview!

Episode – 66 Douglas Hoekzema Aka Hoxxoh

Welcome to another episode of ArtBoxDmv. In this episode Jason was able to catch up Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh. Hoxxoh’s work explores time and chaos with his mandalas to his drip art and with his use of tools like a garden sprinklers and hoses. Most of his works are on walls across the US and other parts of the world. They talk about about his humble beginnings, his themes and his art practices. What people don’t understand bout his work, and what advice he would give to his past self and to other artist. Would like to say thank you to Hoxxoh for talking the time to do the interview. And to see his work you can go to his website at elhoxxoh.com. His instagram is @hoxxoh. Visit ArtBoxdmv.com to hear past interviews. Don’t forget, ArtBoxDMV is on instagram at @ArtBoxDMV. So with that, sit back, relax and enjoy the interview!

Episode – 65 Joana Kawahara Lino

In this episode Jason sat down with Joana Kawahara Lino via Zoom call. Being exposed to the visual arts at an early age led her to her own art practice, curation and art advisory. Joana currently curates for the Seattle NFT Museum. They talk about that and the difficulties of curation and art advising. Why and how she got into NFT’s. And advice she would give to other artist and herself. Thank you to Joana for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about her work visit her website at Joana Kawahara Lino. Her Instagram is Joana Kawahara Lino. To see what the Seattle NFT Museum is up, check out their web site at Seattle NFT Museum. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. And don’t forget ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Enjoy the interview!

Episode-64 DC Walls+Secret Walls 2022

Hello and welcome to other episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason spoke to Kelly Towles, the Festival Director of DC Walls. DC Walls is part of a global festival dedicated to murals and the artists who make them. Since its founding in 2010, the festival has expanded from its origins in Hawaii and grown into a global network of artists. Secret Walls, brought back to DC for 2022, brings artists together to paint a mural before a live audience within 90 minutes. It’s raw, fast and fun! They talk about when the events start, who’s participating and how it helps the community. Thank you is in order to Kelly for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about DC Walls, go to DCWallsFestival.com. To get tickets to Secret Walls go to eventbrite.com and search for DC Walls/Secret Walls. Both of these events are free and open to the public. Until next time, thanks for listening.

Episode – 63 Henry Mandell

Welcome to yet another episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason met up with Henry Mandell at the opening of a group show that he was in at the Seattle NFT Museum. Henry’s works are creations of his ongoing survey of contemporary artistic practices, scientific principles, the human condition and their the effects they have on our lives. He was trained as a traditional painter and printmaker, he uses computer software to build engrossing abstract imagery. They talk about that and rules of design elements, when a piece of art is finished and of course, his words of advice. If you want to learn more about his work and see it, head to his website at HenryMandell.com. Henry is also on instagram at henrymandellstudio. And a huge thank you to Henry for taking the time to the interview. Until next time thank you for listening!

Episode-61 Seattle Art Fair 2022

Hello and welcome to ArtBoxDMV! It’s been awhile but Jason is back and in this episode he traveled to the Seattle art fair. He was able to catch up with old acquaintances and met some new ones. From local galleries to national and international galleries, The Seattle Art Fair itself was diverse in subject matter and talk back events. Jason got some interviews with artist and gallerist he met up with at the Seattle Art Fair. Amanda Triplett isan artist who works with textiles. Her website is amandatriplett.com and her Instagram is Fibrousviscera. Joseph Leroux talks about Bertrand Productions and its beginnings. The gallery’s website is bertrandproductions.com and it’s Instagram is Bertrand_Productions. Helen Dennis is an artist who’s work is composed of both drawing and photography. Her website is helendennisart.com and her Instagram is Idiotocodeas. Alberto Pasini is co-owner of GR Gallery and They talk about the work the gallery brought and what’s next for GR Gallery. The galleries website is GR-Gallery.com and it’s Instagram is GRgallery_NY. Many thanks to the Seattle Art Fair (ig: seattleartfair) a AMP creative events (ig: artmarketproductions) and thank you to the gallerist and artist for their time for doing the interviews. And as aways, thank you for listening.