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Interview with an Artist, part 8, by Paul Shampine

by paulshampine , February 22, 2011—12:06 PM

Topics: Paul Shampine, Acrylic and pastel on…, Acrylic on canvas, Batya F. Kuncman, Caravaggio, Caspar David Friedrich, Damien Hirst, Diane Arbus, Edward Hopper, Franz Kline, Gordon Matta-Clark, Goya, H.R. Giger, Hans Hoffman, Helen Frakenthaler, Henry Darger, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ingres, Jean Tinguely, Joan Mitchell, Karl Blossfeldt, Katsushika Hokusai, Lascaux cave paintings, Lee Bontecou, Lee Krasner, Magritte, Mara Safransky, Marc Leuthold, Mark Rothko, Max Ernst, Michal Heiman, NYC, Peter Doig, Robert Turner (ceramist), The Arts PR Group, Vesna Jovanovic, WNURÂ’s Radiolab, William Kentridge, ancient Egyptian reliefs…, art, art review, artist profiles, artistic differences, jeff koons, oil on canvas, pollock, sculpture, vermeer

Partially inspired by this blog and the direction it has taken, I've decided to team up with a great friend, art lover and PR Guru, Kaitlyn Siner to create a consortium of experienced art professionals and local business leaders to support "emerging" visual artists, collectively forming The Arts PR Group. We define emerging artists as "any individual, regardless of age or occupation who is fully committed to their craft. Emerging may apply to artists in the early, mid, and late stages of their career, with some evidence of professional achievement… Continue reading… 0 comments

Agni Zotis and the Agni Gallery, Interview with an Artist, by Paul Shampine

by paulshampine , February 13, 2011—03:26 PM

Topics: Agni Gallery, Agni Zotis, Bosch, Byzantine, Byzantine Iconography, Caravaggio, Dali, Howl, Iconography, LES community. Ginsberg, Marina Abramovic, MoMa, NYC, Paul Shampine, Picasso, RMA, Rubin Museum of Art, art, artist profiles, pollock

As most know, the Northeast has experienced below average temperatures and above average snowfall. Normally not really an issue for me, but this year I'm heating my domicile with a wood stove. Yes, it's as nice as it sounds, but it has its challenges. Through waist-deep snow, I trek to my studio, dig out the door that has been unopened since the Winter Solstice to fetch chains to strap to the wheels of a snow-locked 4WD sculpture/recycling/loan-to-friend/move-that-stuff/wood truck. Mixed emotions struck hard when I broke the seal to my sanctuary and moved past half sculptures, new-found rocks from the Fall and the scent of metal. Yes, I can smell metal… Continue reading… 0 comments