Phillip J. Mellen

ahtcast

Arts EN ↓ 100 episodes

Hello Listeners,Welcome. My name is Phillip J. Mellen and I hail from the state of Massachusetts, USA. Hence the ‘Bostonian accent’ stand-in: /"aht/" for /"art/". It’s ahtcast. Ahtcast is a word, a partially made up word. It is a podcast. It is a podcast that aims to discover the passions, through the investigation of process, of the artist and their work, studio practice and inspirations etc. The backbone of each interview is the set of questions that are asked in each interview. They are a vehicle for dialogue. They are designed to gain insights and are a catalyst for open conversation. Thes...

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Phillip J. Mellen

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Sarah Snow Interview 17.07.2012 22:07

"Sometimes you have to make a lot of shitty things, pardon my French, to make something really good" - Sarah Snow. Join me during this wonderful chat with Albany, NY based Artist Sarah Snow as she takes us into her process and inspiration. (some strong language) Artist's website: https://sarahnsfuhrman.weebly.com/ (Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Allison Long Hardy Interview 30.05.2012 22:03

Join me as I talk with Artist Allison Long Hardy as she talks about her influences from natural elements and how it creates order and chaos. Welcome to ahtcast! Artist website: allisonlonghardy.com (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Charles Pinkney Interview 18.04.2012 31:37

"If I knew too much about what I'm doing I wouldn't do some of it. I like that kind of naivety to be there." - Charles Pinkney. Join me as I talk shop with Cornwall, England Artist, Charles Pinkney. (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Lorri Ott Interview 22.02.2012 1:05:28

A pain-staking process that produces subtle association of pure existence. Invented color and found materials that are preciously married into poetic Art objects. Join ahtcast during this great discussion with Ohio based Artist, Lorri Ott. Enjoy! Artist website: http://www.lorriott.com/ (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Loren Munk Interview 06.02.2012 58:17

Join ahtcast with NY based Artist Loren Munk. Munk speaks on the importance being aware of what else is being made in the Artworld and how it is essential to build a "tribe" and support your fellow Artist. Artist's website: www.lorenmunk.com (podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Caroline Doherty Interview 10.01.2012 1:19:36

Rhode Island based Artist, Caroline Doherty, sits with me to discuss the nuances of her work and practice. Join ahtcast in this conversation on surprise, interaction and communication. Artist website: http://www.carolinedohertystudio.com/ (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Clare Price Interview 19.10.2011 35:45

London based Artist, Clare Price, discusses her practice, inspirations and techniques. Spare, yet complex works that bridges the gap between digital and physical Art. Paintings that take a dimensional existence within the two-dimensional format. Great Art quotes in this one, thanks. Artist Website: www.clareprice.com (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Damien Hoar de Galvan Interview 28.09.2011 51:30

Picking up a riff - and/or, spell-check will save me - and/or, text me baby. Communication and feedback. Sometimes through my headphones. Other times via the click of the mouse. Color, material etc. can make you laugh sometimes. The work and thoughts of Boston based Artist Damien Hoar de Galvan. artist website: http://damienhoardegalvan.com/ (podcast intro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips. In...

Brad Fesmire Interview 25.09.2011 25:28

Well crafted, efficient and immediate delivery of both visual and verbal expression. Join me with Artist Brad Fesmire as he talks about Art awareness and the importance of seeing work in person, as it relates to process and experience. Listen in for more! The artist's website: bradfesmire.com (Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Sam Duket Interview 22.09.2011 55:21

Forms, Finishes and Fittings. Listen in on the conversation with Providence, RI based "maker of things" Sam Duket. Interesting takes on the label of "Artist" and how Art "is what it is". (some strong language) artist website: www.samduket.com (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Sean Naftel Interview 05.08.2011 48:04

Materials and Community Found. Mini-narratives of distraction. Process of intervention and collaboration. Join ahtcast in this interview with Brooklyn Artist, Sean Naftel.(some strong language) Artist website: www.seannaftel.com (podcast intro/outro music by Ani Difranco and Utah Phillips)

Mitchell Johnson Interview 05.06.2011 39:05

Color, Color, Color. The Assembling of a Journey relevant to Human experience in Art and the Vivid Conversation with it's Rich History. The thoughts of West Coast based Artist, Mitchell Johnson... Artist Website: www.mitchelljohnson.com (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Clem Crosby Interview 20.04.2011 39:32

Fluidity found on a smooth surface. Harmony of line and sometimes stroke conducted musical. Join ahtcast with London based Artist, Clem Crosby, as he talks inspiration and how Art is a truly "fun" thing to do! Vintage Valve, 2011 oil on Formica 30 x 24 x 1.25 in Courtesy: George Lawson Gallery, Los Angeles and San Francisco and the artist Artist Website: www.oblidi.net/artists/crosby/crosby.html...

David LaMorte Interview 14.04.2011 42:43

Concept, Content and some inks. Perhaps wood at times. Visit NJ Artist David Lamorte's thoughts on Art education, process and his journey in development, thus far, in Art. Artist Website: davidlamorte.com (podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Federico Saenz Recio Interview 31.03.2011 23:58

Natural findings and a secret language discovered. Translations of the uncertain, brought forward through the abstract. Join ahtcast in this virtual visit with the thoughts and process of Artist Federico Saenz Recio. Artist's website: federicosaenzrecio.com (podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Mia Brownell Interview 13.03.2011 31:06

Chiaroscuro - A word borrowed from Italian ("light and shade" or "dark") referring to the modeling of volume by depicting light and shade by contrasting them boldly. (source: artlex.com) Masterful technique applied with the twist of an expressive modern design sense. In this episode we visit the thoughts and process of Artist Mia Brownell. Via her paintings, we are taken into the essence of life a...

M P Landis Interview (part two) 06.03.2011 34:13

Kinetic movements of hand, atop planes and fields of imagined earth and stone. As pliable paper takes on the appearence of an object part of the space between Maker and Viewer. Join ahtcast in this talk with Artist M P Landis. Artist's website: mplandis.com (podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

M P Landis Interview (part one) 06.03.2011 48:04

Kinetic movements of hand, atop planes and fields of imagined earth and stone. As pliable paper takes on the appearence of an object part of the space between Maker and Viewer. Join ahtcast in this talk with Artist M P Landis. Artists website: mplandis.com (podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Joshua Nierodzinski Interview (Part Two) 26.02.2011 20:42

Painted portraits of the sculptural kind, situational words connected to a squeeky, clicking mouse. With or without looking, a studied color documentation is being made and things are growing. Changing. Listen in during this in-depth two part Interview/talk with Artist Joshua Nierodzinski. Artist's website: http://nierodzinski.com/ (podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

Joshua Nierodzinski Interview (Part One) 25.02.2011 34:53

Tracy Silva Barbosa Interview 11.02.2011 43:48

Travel East, West, back and forth. Tracy Silva Barbosa speaks of inspiration, process and paints a beautiful picture of painting and its painstaking process. Join this draghtsperson on this audio journey in Art! Artist's website: tsilvabarbosa.com (podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

Brooke Mullins-Doherty Interview 06.02.2011 28:07

Listen in as we enter the Imagination of Sculptor/Installation Artist, Brooke Mullins-Doherty. The poetic and sublime elements are growing in and out of these works mainly inspired by the dreams of the daylight. Artist's website: brookemullins.com (podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

Kevin Fernandes Interview 01.02.2011 27:22

Scratch the surface of this devoted art-maker, musician and podcaster. Kevin Fernandes is dedicated to making things new and sometimes well aquainted with the human hand, like a craftperson's affair with their physical material. Listen as he shares his thoughts. Artist's Website: kevinfernandesisawesome.blogspot.com (podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

Harvey Weinreich Interview 27.01.2011 25:59

Toeing the line between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional worlds of thought and time. Visit the details of Harvey Weinreich's process, inspiration and vision. Artist's Website: harveyworldmedia.org (podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

Eric Grab Interview 22.01.2011 26:41

A look into spirited artist, Eric Grab's process and desire to achieve expression shaped of the spiritual. As you will hear, Grab takes you into the depths of inspiration and an artistic pursuit of pure language. Artist's website www.ericgrab.com (Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)