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Welcome to an ArtBox Special. In this special episode Jason sat down with Andrea Steuer and Fanny Lakoubay of CADAF. CADAF dedicates itself to digital and new media art. Andrea is the fair’s director and Fanny is the Public relations and curator for CADAF. With that, huge thank you to Andrea and Fanny for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about CADAF you can go the website at CADA...

Welcome to another episode of ArtBox. In this episode Jason calls Christy Powers in her home in New York city. Like most of us, she is staying home to help in her part to flatten that curve of Covid-19. Like Christy, Jason is doing his part as well. And it’s encouraged others to do the same. With that let’s talk about art. Christy is a painter who works with Ink, gouache, watercolor and liquid acr...

In this episode Jason talk’s to Umar Rashid. Umar aka Frohawk Twofeathers is a visual artist that re-imagines 18th century colonial history thru a narrative of painting and sculpture of the fictitious superpowers Frengland and Fenoscandia. We talk about his work with these narratives and his start into the visual arts. So… Sit back, relax and enjoy the interview. A Huge thank you to Umar for takin...

In this episode Jason mets up with Sarah Jamison. Sarah is a visual artist who mainly works in color pencil. Her subject matter focuses on the universal and prevalent impact of digital media in our culture. They talk about memes and their impact and her process. If you want to learn more about Sarah go to her website at http://www.sarah-jamison.com/ Or you can go to her Instagram page at sarahjane...

In this episode Jason travels down to Richmond Virginia to talk Johnny Dollar. Johnny Dollar is a visual artist who’s work is a mix of pop Surrealism and cyberpunk. He signs his paintings with his real name then covers his name with a piece of masking tape and signs that with Johnny Dollar. As you’ll learn in the interview, the masking tape is a form of encryption. It can be removed at any time to...

In this episode Jason traveled up to New York City. He wasn’t able to make it to all of the fairs, but the ones he did attend were diverse and accessible. They were small more intimate and were happing on multiple floors. Jason was able to grab some interviews at Volta Art Fair and Spring/Break Art Show. First up is Kamiar Maleki. Kamiar is the fair director for Volta. Next up the Safarani Sisters...

Welcome to episode 24. In this episode Jason talks with Julie Brookman. Julie works with Encaustic paints. If you don’t know, encaustic paint is wax with pigment that’s heated up then painted on a surface to form a painting. We talk about Her process with encaustic paints and her start in to it. We also talk about of her series Saudade and the story behind that. If you want to see Julis’s work and...

Welcome to Artbox. In this episode Jason traveled up to Baltimore Maryland to Neil Feather’s Studio. Neil Feather is an artist, experimental musician, sculptor, instrument maker and sound mechanic. Neil likes to experiment, but without having to do the math. He’s like an Amish mad scientist. You’ll see what that means in the interview. Jason and Neil talk about how he started on this path and some...

In this episode Jason went to Miami, Florida to cover the many art fairs that happen in the first week of December. Twenty-six fairs in total and he just went to only a quarter of them. It’s a challenge to cover one art fair but to cover many is the true challenge that can change a person.

Welcome to yet another episode of ArtBox. Jason sits down with Nicola Charles of 11:Eleven gallery. If you remember in a past episode Jason spoke to her at her booth at Superfine art fair in DC. Jason wanted to sit down with her again at her gallery and expand on how she start the 11:Eleven and why. They talk about inclusion and tips for artist wanting to show in a gallery. A Huge thank you to Nic...

In this episode Jason sits down with Sarah Kahle. Sarah is a visual Artist who likes to draw and paint the human figure. We talk about Sarah’s childhood, how and why she started the Metro Series and the As we come series. Plus we talk about her philosophy, aesthetics and her advice to her past self. If you want learn more information about Sarah, you can go to her, website at www.sarahkahle.com an...

For this episode Jason went to Superfine art fair in Union Market Washinton,DC. SuperFine is different. The idea behind SuperFine is to reach out to new and novice collectors as well as galleries and emerging artists by putting them in the same room. While walking around, you wouldn't feel overwhelmed by all the art work. The artists and gallerists where engaging and friendly. There were varied ar...

Welcome to another episode of Artbox. In this episode Jason interviews Kirsten Anderson. Kirsten is the owner of Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle, WA. She wrote the first survey on Pop Surrealism. Was an Editor-at-large and writer for Hi Fructose Magazine from 2007-2014. She started a wildlife conservation non-profit called Creatura Wildlife. We talk about how she started the gallery, Pop Surrealism,...

In this episode ArtBox sits down with Todd Von Ammon at Von Ammon Gallery. The gallery just opened and we talked about why he opened the gallery we go over his process with working with artist and discuss the artwork in the first show in the space. SO… sit back and relax and enjoy the interview.

In this episode Jason sit's down with Joshua Gamma after one of his radio shows at the Eaton Hotel. Joshua is a curator, Desinger, artist, DJ and Musician. We talk about past shows he Curated his love of music and his path into the arts. A huge thank you to Joshua for taking his time for doing the Interview. If you want learn more information about Joshua, you can go to his website at JOSHUAGAMMA....

Phil is a studio arts potter with over twenty years’ experience, a geologist and ceramics engineer. He’s a professor of ceramics in the Masters program at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. His main interests are in creating sculptural ceramics, both functional and nonfunctional, and in contributing to education in the ceramic arts, in particular, teaching the technical background of ceramics an...

In this episode I sit down with Susan and Sean from Susan Calloway Fine arts. Susan Calloway Fine Arts specializes in contemporary art by local, regional, and international artists. The gallery also provides extensive art consulting services for business and residential clients alike. We discus how Susan started her gallery, and tips for artist relating to galleries. We also go into the misconcept...

In this episode Jason sits down with Cynthia Connolly. Cynthia is an artist and curator in the DMV area. She also heads up the Arlington Art Truck. The Arlington art Truck is, in their words, a curated cultural vehicle. Connecting the community through art. I talk to Cynthia about her art path and about the Arlington Art Truck. Enjoy!

In this episode Jason sits down with Kelli Schollard-Sincock in her studio. Kelli and Jason talk about her work practice her art, and themes. They also talk about Inspiration Matterz what is, and how she started it and why. Jason also ask her what advice she would give to her past self and to other artist. So!… With that, sit back and relax and enjoy the Interview.

This is from Michael's bio. Michael is a West Virginia native and graduate of Shepherd University located in Shepherdstown, WV. After earning his BFA in Painting he continued his studies at the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore, MD. Where he learned the skills and techniques associated with classical realist painting. Michael ,along with Emily Vaughn, started Badger Hound Studio and Gallery....

From Sally's web site: Sally Canzoneri is a photographer, book artist, and freelance writer. Her work in digital photography grew out her interest in developing images for her artist’s books. As a result, she looked at photography as tool for creating graphic images beyond those that are traditionally considered “photographs.” Her recent work, in particular, has a more pictorial than photographic...

In this episode Jason sits down with Joseph Shetler in his studio. He asks Joseph how he got his start, what his philosophy and aesthetics of his work. And what and how much that influences and effects his work. You can see Joseph's art on his website at www.josephshetler.com and you can find him on Instagram at Josephjayshetler. So sit back and relax and enjoy the Interview.

ArtBox sits down with George Koch at the Smithsonian American Art Museum / National Portrait Gallery's atrium at talk about his involvement in many of DC's art institutions.

In this episode Jason Interviews Amanda the Gallery Director at Hamiltonian and Shin from Shin Gallery. Amanda was interviewed on the beach at the Pulse art fair and Shin was interviewed in the gallery's both inside the Untitled Art Fair. A great big thank you to both Amanda and Shin as well as both Pulse Art fair and Untitled Art Fair.

This is an artist talk back with Elizabeth Colomba at the Eaton Hotel. The artist talk back happened on 29 November 2018. There is a Q& A following the talk.