Episode- 56 Mark Kelner

Yeah ah sorry these are stock photos. Go to Mark’s website and see his work!!!

In this episode of ArtBoxDMV Jason interviewed Mark Kelner at his studio. Mark’s practice records and manipulates imagery to disclose its contradictions as representations in life as in false ideas, and false icons. They talk about his humble beginnings, the materials he uses and why. They also talked about social and political concepts he explores, capitalism and what advice he would give to other artist. Thank you to mark for taking the time to do this interview.To learn more about Marks work and to see it, go to his web site at markkelner.com. And can you also go to his Instagram page at markkelnerstudio. ArtBoxDMV is on instagram as well at, ArtBoxDMV. Thanks for listening!

Episode – 55 Round Up of Art Week In Miami 2021

Some Pictures form this years Art Week 2021

In this episode Jason traveled to Miami Florida to see as many art fairs as as he could in 48 hours. Jason was able to make to Art Basel Miami, Untitled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair. He was able to make it to Regenaissance: Art Inspiring a Regenerative Future and an opening at Miami art society. Jason enlisted the help of Cynthia Gayton to interviewHim about his fair going experiences and why go to art fairs and tips when one goes to art fairs. Thank you to Art Basel Miami, Untitled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair. A special thank to Cynthia for interviewing Jason. And thank you for listening.

Episode-54 Mark Wagner

In this episode Jason traveled up to Pennsylvania to talk to Mark Wagner. Mark is a Collage Artist, makes physical books and from time to time writes poetry. In his collage work, his uses US currencies, mainly George Washington who’s on the US dollar bill, to tell stories and mythes. They talk about he start into the arts. The themes Mark explores and could they apply to crypto currencies and what’s something people might not understand about his work. A huge thank you to Mark for taking the time to do the interview. To see Mark’s work and learn more about him, go to his web site at MarkWagnerInc.com. And don’t forget to check out his Instagram at @markwagnerinc. So, with that, enjoy the interview!

Episode-52 Michelle Jaffè

In this episode Jason talks to Michelle Jaffé. Michelle is an interdisciplinary artist who creates installations of sculptures, sounds and performative videos. The environments that she crates offers opportunities for viewers to shift their attitudes and experiences to new connections. They talk about her installation Wappen Field, her influence of Asian Art and how she got started down her path into her work. If you want to to learn more about Michelle and her work goto her website at michellejaffe.com. She’s on Instagram as well at michellejaffeart. Thank you to Michelle for taking the time to do the interview and thank you for listening.

Episode – 51 Camille Rose Garcia

In this episode Jason had the chance to talk to Camille Rose Garcia. Camille is Visual Artist who’s work depicts broken narrative paintings of wasteland fairy tales and the duality of things. They talk about her new solo show called “Obsidian Butterfly” that will be at KP Projects gallery September 11th through October 9th 2021. They also talk about the themes in her new solo show, her influences and advice for artist. If you want to learn about Camille you can go to her website at Camillerosegarica. She is also on Instagram at crgstudios . KP Projects is at KPProjectsGallery.net. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDM, go to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com Don’t forget ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. And a huge thank you to Camille for taking her time for the interview. And, until next time Thank you for listening!

Episode – 50 Cory Lee Stowers

Welcome to ArtBox DMV! In this Episode Jason sits down with Cory Lee Stowers near the graffiti museum off of 14th St NW. Cory is a graffiti artist, musician, graphic artist, curator, Director of DC Murals and has been and still is, in graffiti crews. As Cory ate tacos from Pica Taco and Jason had chips and guac, they talked about Cory’s start into the world of graffiti, his music, Aerosoul: Murals of our time and where graffiti stands today. Head over to Cory’s web site at rockcreeklee.com and his Instagram is Rockcreeklee. Make sure to check out DC Mural’s website as well, at www.dcmurals.org and its Instagram is DCMurals . Want to say thank you to Cory for doing the interview and thank you for listening!

Episode – 49 Rupert Ravens

Hello and welcome back to ArtBox DMV, In this episode Jason talks to Rupert Ravens. Rupert is the founder and director of Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art, curator and artist. They talk about Rupert’s work in his latest solo show Cicada Cycle-Salon Style. Also discus how Rupert develop his style and themes he explores in his work. They also talked about how Rupert started Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art. How he became a curator and what people might not understand about his work. A huge thank you to Rupert for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about Rupert head on over to design.Nexxt.us and nexxt.us. To learn more about Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art head over to ShenMoca.org. And as always thank you for listening.

Episode – 43 Mei Mei

In this episode Jason reached out to Mei Mei. She’s a Sculptor who uses found objects and Felting techniques to produce beautiful sculptured work of hybrid creatures. They talk about her work, her start into sculpturing and Her felting classes. Many thank yous to Mei Mei for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about her work and classes, head on over to her web site at houseofmeimei.com or to her Instagram page at MeiMeilab. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDmv go to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com and don’t forget ArtBox is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Until next time thank you for listening.

Episode – 41 Anthony Hurd

Welcome to ArtBox. In this Episode Jason talks to Anthony Hurd. Anthony is a visual artist who paints abstract portraiture and internal landscapes while remaining fluid. They talk about working for yourself, what people get wrong about him and free will. Huge thank you to Anthony for doing the interview. If you want to to learn more about Anthony and his work head on over to his Instagram at AnthonyHurd. To hear past episodes of ArtBox go to ArtBoxDmv.com and ArtBox is on Instagram at ArtBoxDmv.

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Episode – 40 End of the year advice from artist

Welcome to ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason pulls to together words of advice from Artist he interviewed in 2020. A year that we will not easily forget. From the Covid-19 pandemic, to justice for black lives, a presidential election and killer hornets. Because of covid, Galleries and museums had to close to the public. Art fairs went virtual. Galleries and museums went on online with viewings and talk backs. Artist started uploading videos of their work. We won’t know what the future will hold for us but things are looking up. There’s a vaccine out to fight Covid and we the people won and voted out a tyrant. So as 2020 closes and 2021 opens let us reflect, organize and prepare with words of advice from interviews Jason did in 2020. You’ll hear from Aniekan Udofia, Johnny Dollar, Sarah Jamison, Ali Shrago-Spechler, Julie Brookman, Christy Powers, Carlos Ramirez and Umar Rashid. If you want to hear the full interviews Jason did with these artist, head on over to ArtBoxDMV.com. Artbox is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. And Thank you for listening and Happy New Year!