Scars,
whether physical or emotional, stay with us for ever. That is their nature. They are some of the fibers from which our stories are woven, for better or worse. And while they very often remind us of the trials we have faced, they also have a way of reminding us that we have lived – continue to live. Scars demonstrate our strength, often born from moments of powerlessness. They map out the ways we have overcome obstacles to carry on.
Paula Siebra joined us to talk about her show, As Premeiras Coisas, which ran from October 10 to
November 9 at Mendes Wood Gallery in New York. The title of the show translates to “the earliest things,” which speaks to the way the work draws on the community where Siebra lives in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, a very hot and sunny place where memories from childhood inspire her. To learn more about this show and other aspects of Siebra’s work and career, listen to the complete interview.
Gretchen Scherer chatted with us about her show, Seeking an Exit, which ran from October 17 to November 23 at Monya Rowe Gallery. The show deals in part with feeling overwhelmed and with the ways we seek an exit from the struggles and suffering of life through art. The works depict busy interiors of real museums. For each one, Scherer researches the museum collection and rearranges its display for her painting. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
How do you keep time? Are there moments through the year that mark it and remind you of the progression of things? For artists, the calendar can be something more fluid than it is for those with 9-5 jobs, not necessarily tracking the days in blocks as is the case for so many. But you can create your own flow, a calendar of
opportunities to keep you moving forward and feeling accomplished. In truth, this should become part of your regular practice – not just as a way to mark time, but as a way to grow your career. Here are a few to get you started.
These are positive and / or negative reviews of galleries, art fairs, consultants, writers, online pay to play
offers, residencies and more – all written by artists so that other artists can beware of situations where institutions treat artists badly, or that end up costing the artist money or are outright scams.
