@loganroycebeitmen loganbeitmen.com Logan is an art writer and curator who lives and works in Brooklyn. His expertise is in contemporary art, art theory, South Asian art, and comparative aesthetics. This is a conversation that we shared at a picnic table in Brooklyn at Prospect Park. Logan and I met several years ago while he was the Gallery Direct…

@Laurenclay laurenclay.com @picture.theory picturetheoryprojects.com This is the sixth episode of my series titled The New York Minutes. It is a conversation that I had with Lauren in her Bushwick studio. There, we discussed how she began as an artist. Our conversation then moved to her current body of work that is on view in Chelsea at PictureTheo…

@Tarravechia Tarravechia.com Rachael Tarravechia’s work investigates the threshold of private versus public and aims to capture fleeting, intimate moments. Moments where the room was just previously occupied, and now there are no people, no phones, no cameras, yet the aura of humanity still lingers. Tarravechia lives and works in Brooklyn, New York…

@devinosorio devinosorio.com Devin Osorio is a first-generation Dominican Artist who currently lives and works in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Osorio takes inspiration from Dominican culture and folkloric traditions, including a strong emphasis on textile patterns. These cultural influences merge with biographical details from Osorio’s lived e…

@Peacheeblue peachtao.com chinatownmuralproject.org This is a conversation that I had with Peach Tao in a small park in Chinatown, NYC. Peach is a muralist and one of the co-founders of the Chinatown Mural Project. She began this endeavor a couple of years ago with her mentor, Karlan Chan. Together, they are bringing back large-scale murals to the …

@AnthonyGoicolea AnthonyGoicoleastudio.com Anthony is an artist who lives and works in New York City. During this conversation, he describes some of his memories of how he began his artistic career and he also shares a little bts of his LGBT Memorial that rests along the Hudson River. A sample of his work is included in the exhibition titled “Bump …

@dubz19 wendywhite.net GAA-Gallery.com Wendy is an artist living and working in New York City. This conversation unpacks some of the concepts behind her current body of work titled, “Heart Beats Dust”. This exhibition will be on view until July 3 at GAA Galery in NYC. Produced by Kevin Kirkwood. @strandpodcast @kevinwillpaint…

@KatherineSandoz www.katherinesandoz.com Katherine is an artist who lives and works in Savannah, Georgia. We talked about her exhibition titled, “Waterways”. This show is on view at Laney Contemporary until June 1, 2024. www.laneycontemporary.com @laneycontemporary Listen to this, and all episodes of the Strand by clicking the link in @strandpodcas…

@MattVanrys mattvanrys.com Matt is an interactive motion designer and producer, focused on spatial experiences and projection mapping. We discussed his formative years as a graphic designer, and how he shifted gears and moved into the world of projection mapping. We also discussed his video installation which will be on view at the Ships of Sea Mar…

@AbbyPortner www.AbigailPortner.com This episode is a conversation that I had with Abigail Portner, an artist who lives and works in Savannah, GA. We talked about the music video that she recently made for John Cale’s song titled “Shark-Shark”. We also discussed her video installation which will be on view at the Ships of Sea Maritime Museum in Sav…

@gonzalo_hernandez__ www.gonzalo-hernandez.com/ Gonzalo Hernandez is an artist living and working in Miami, FL. We discussed his recent exhibition at ICPNA in Lima, Peru, and uncovered his hopes for the future. @katesferriprojects www.katesferriprojects.com/gonzalo-hernandez Listen to this, and all episodes of the Strand by clicking the link in @st…

@robinbirdy www.robinmaaya.com/ Robin Maaya, is an artist living and working in Savannah, GA. We discussed her upcoming exhibition at The Cedar House Gallery titled, “Exodus”. Opening night is June 14, 2024. @cedarhousegallerysav www.cedarhousegallerysav.com Listen to this, and all episodes of the Strand by clicking the link in @strandpodcast bio. …

@caseyschachner.art www.caseyschachner.com Casey is an artist and educator who currently lives and works in Savannah, Ga. She is an Assistant Professor of Art in 3D at Georgia Southern University. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, ranging from temporary site-specific installations to permanent public artworks. In honor of …

Roberta Burns and Kyle Coleman play vital roles within the Artfields community. One of the many roles that Kyle takes on is that he coordinates the artists with the venue/community. He is the Artfields Fine Arts Manager. And Roberta ensures the community knows what's going on at Artfields. She is the Marketing Manager. Learn more about Artfields by…

Tiffany Thomas is an artist living and working in Lake City, South Carolina. Learn more about her work at tthomasarts.com or @tthomasarts. Strand Podcast was created and produced by Kevin Kirkwood. @strandpodcast @kevinwillpaintBy kevinwillpaint

Jamison Kerr is the Director of Art Town for Artfields. Artfields is a nine-day celebration of southern artists. This year's event occurs between April 26 and May 4. www.ArtfieldsSC.org Instagram: @ArtfieldsSC StrandPodcast is created and produced by Kevin Kirkwood Instagram: @strandpodcast or @kevinwillpaint…

Geoff Mitchell is an artist and the founder of the Museum of Make Believe in Laguna Beach California. For more information about Geoff, visit geoffmitchellstudio.com. The museum’s website is located at museumofmakebelieve.org Produced by Kevin Kirkwood. IG @kevinwillpaintBy kevinwillpaint

Episode 12: Kerry Phillips www.kerryphillipsart.com Kerry Phillips is an artist and educator who lives and works in Miami, Florida. She is an installation artist whose artwork borders on performance and social practice. Her work with found objects is intuitive, often site-specific, and steeped in remembrance and storytelling. She uses common object…

Episode 011: Yi Chin Hsieh Instagram @ychsiehproject Yi Chin Hsieh is an accomplished curator and artist based in Miami. The present episode seeks to explore various facets of her practice, with a particular focus on her recent exhibition titled "The Dinner Party." The latter is a group show that Ms. Hsieh curated at The Collective 62, an independe…

Roxana Barba, is a Peruvian artist whose research-driven practice incorporates interdisciplinary uses of performance, video, and installation. Learn more about her work at roxanabarba.com Instagram: AU_Roxana www.laundromatartspace.com Produced by Kevin Kirkwood Instagram: @kevinwillpaintBy kevinwillpaint

Juan Henriquez is a Venezuelan painter and sculptor. We met at his studio, located at the Laundromat Art Space in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood. www.juanhenriquez.com Instagram: juanhenriquez www.laundromatartspace.com Produced by Kevin Kirkwood Instagram: @kevinwillpaintBy kevinwillpaint

Lisa Matrundola is a painter, sculptor, and educator who lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Lisa entered the 2016 Artfield’s exhibition, where she received one of ten Merit Awards. This recognition ignited a passion to explore themes of female identity through painting and sculpture. Lisa has exhibited her work at The Quinlan Visual Arts Center, …

www.willpenny.com Recently I had the opportunity to meet up with Will at the Laney Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Savannah, Georgia. This is Will’s second exhibition there and it is titled, Nothing to Fear. For more information about this exhibition, visit LaneyContemporary.com If you're interested in my work, please follow me on Instagram at kev…

Jimmy Oneal is a visual artist living and working in Savannah Georgia. He is making a lot of wonderful things, both in the digital world, as well as the analog, real-life space. You can see samples of his work on Instagram @jimmyonealartist and online at jimmyoneal.com If you're interested in my work, please follow me on Instagram @kevinwillpaint. …

Robin Johnson is an artist and educator who lives and works in California. In this episode, Kevin talks with Robin about her recent solo show that was held at the Cosumnes River Gallery in Sacramento California. A sample of her current work can be found at robinjohnsonart.com or on Instagram @RobinJohnsonArt.…

Ashley Benton is an artist living and working in Savannah, Georgia. A sample of her figurative ceramic work is currently on view at Gingerbread Square Gallery in Key West. Ashley is represented by the Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX, and the Ivy Brown Gallery, NYC. https://www.ashleybentonstudio.com/ IG = a_bentonarts…

Kevin had a conversation with Masela Nkolo, an artist originally from West Africa, who now resides and works in Atlanta. Masela's sculptural work is now on view in a couple of venues. Including Artfields in Lake City, South Carolina. This exhibition is titled "Dancing with the Masks" and is a solo show that will run until March 9th. You can also fi…

Jason Hackenwerth is a multi-disciplined artist who is currently living and working in St. Petersburg, FL. In this episode, we talk about the paintings that he made during his recent residency at The Factory, St Pete. He also shared the story about how and why he began making sculptures with balloons. www.jasonhackenwerth.com This episode was produ…

Kyle Trowbridge is a Miami-based artist. For more information, visit KyleTrowbridge.comBy kevinwillpaint