Centuries Apart, Still Human
Cianne Fragione; Motetti: Flowers Grow/ Salty Breath, 2024, oil-based paint, pigment, walnut and black ink, graphite, oil pencils, on paper, 42.5 x 35 in (107.95 x 88.9 cm), Image by Martin Seck
“Sadly, I part from you;
Like a clam
torn from its shell,
I go, and autumn too.” -Matsuo Bashō, Narrow Road to the Interior: And Other Writings Bashō was a great observer of life and the world around him in 17th century Japan, and he immortalized these things in his haiku. His observations reach through the centuries, reminding us that however distant in time, the human experience and our interactions with the world are perennially relatable. In this poem, he captures the searing pain of departure, something all of us can surely understand. What a humanizing thing, a description of sorrow passed
along to use here today, connecting our world with his. Ethan Cook joined us to talk about his recent exhibition, Free Hand, which ran at Nino Mier Gallery until May 10. In this show, the hand woven works and sculptures in the show relate to each to each other. Cook began weaving in 2012, and this became his entry into painting in that it gave color itself structure and a body. To hear more about these works, listen to the complete interview. Cianne Fragione sat down to discuss What Remains, her recent exhibition at Nunu Fine Art New York. The show, which ran until May 10, is based on two collections of poems by Italian poet Eugenio Montale. Fragione uses poetry as a means to be transported, a practice that began during the pandemic when physical travel was impossible. To hear more, listen to the complete interview. Read the summary of this week's interviews and resources. |
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Are You Making Space? With summer around the
corner, many people begin to think about unwinding. Taking a break to step away from the daily grind and explore new horizons. For independent artists, this is just as important. Creativity cannot carry on uninterrupted, and we all know that new spaces and places can provide a world of inspiration. So, whether you’re just starting out or you’re already well on your way in your art career arc, make sure you plan time to pause, relax and reflect. We will be here when you’re back. Here are this
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