Katie Simmons, Pinecone Quilt I (Side A and B) 2025 Plastic refuse, embroidery thread, found curtains and bed sheets with ballpoint pen drawing and homemade walnut bark ink 85 x 85”
“…am I only because I have been?” -Etel Adnan, Night We’re all shaped
by what came before us. We are the choices we make, the paths we didn’t take, the stories that still echo in our bodies and minds. That said, it’s easy to believe we are fixed, defined by our past. But the present has a way of gently challenging that idea. Every moment we begin again. No matter what has come before, right now is your chance to rewrite the story, pick up from here and move forward with new choices. Katie Simmons spoke with us about Coalescing: Explorations of Kindred Species, her recent show at Metropolitan Community College Galleries. The
exhibition ties in with much of her work as artist, educator, and wildlife biologist. In all of her work, she collaborates with other species to make things like natural dyes, seeking out other creatures that can become part of her process and her work. It is from this important aspect of her practice that the title of this exhibition grew. To learn more, listen to the complete interview. Xanthe Burdett joined us to discuss Psychopomp, her recent show at Palo Gallery. Burdett is very interested in the architecture of myth, a theme that inspires much of her work. Growing up in South Devon, a rural, overgrown, forested region of England, she lived within a community that held a strong oral mythology. During these formative years, she was able to transport herself into imaginings of other times and possibilities. To learn more, listen to the complete interview. Read the summary of this week's interviews and resources. |
Manuela Moscoso Manuela Moscoso is a curator, editor, and cultural strategist recognized for building institutions that expand the role of art in public life. Over two decades,
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How Are You Brave? Resilience comes in many forms. It can be as extreme as braving challenging natural conditions or scaling a steep cliff-face, or it can be a quieter kind of
forbearance in the face of the many small obstacles that come our way every day. For artists building or maintaining a career, resilience is essential. It’s the ability to pick up where you left off after a rejection, and it’s the stamina to get into the studio on a regular basis no matter what else is competing for your attention. Perhaps most importantly, it is the energy to keep seeking out opportunities that will carry you forward. Continue Reading |
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