Ribbon Symphony: Why Anne Patterson Can’t Help Making Big Art
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This in-depth conversation with American artist Anne Patterson explores how she went from set design to large-scale textile art installations.
She discusses how a residency at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral led to her first fabric installation that involved filling the cathedral with miles of suspended ribbon.
Patterson shares her approach to filling large spaces, the challenges of sourcing her materials, and handling installation issues.
We also discuss her collaborative work process and the importance of audience engagement for her works.
Anne also provides some practical advice for artists starting their journey in creating large works, emphasizing perseverance and taking initiative.
This interview unveils the intricacies of her artistic process and offers a glimpse into her upcoming major project — an experiential museum show in collaboration with a composer in Sarasota, Florida.
00:00 Introduction
00:36 First Visual Art Project: The Grace Cathedral Residence
01:37 Sourcing and Manufacturing Ribbons
04:09 Challenges and Solutions in Art Installations
07:52 The Importance of Being Present During Installations
08:39 The Role of Collaboration in Artistic Process
14:34 The Durability and Maintenance of Fabric Art
23:16 The Role of Audience in Art
26:23 Logistics and Challenges of International Projects
36:22 Funding Large Scale Art Projects
38:42 The Role of Art Consultants and Galleries
41:13 The Fate of Artworks Post-Exhibition
43:16 The Artist's Studio
44:51 The Struggles of an Artist: Downtime and Uncertainty
54:01 The Hard Lesson
59:13 Advice for Aspiring Artists
01:01:22 Dream Projects and Future Plans
Anne Patterson is based in Brooklyn, NY and Rhode Island. You can learn more about her work and buy some pieces on her website https://www.annepatterson.com/ and see what she’s up to on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annepattersonstudio/ @annepattersonstudio
Also mentioned in this episode:
Yale University: https://www.yale.edu/ | @yale
Slade School of Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ @sladeschool
Grace Cathedral in San Francisco: https://gracecathedral.org/ | @gracecathedral
Capital One @capitalone
Lion Ribbon https://lionribbon.bwweb.net/ | @lionribbon
Kina Park https://www.kinapark.com/bio | @kinapark
Robert Spano https://www.robertspanomusic.com/
The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine https://www.stjohndivine.org/ | @stjohndivinenyc
Zegna https://www.zegna.com/ | @zegnaofficial
Alessandro Sartori @alessandrosartoriofficial
Bayeux Tapestry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry
The Unicorn Tapestroes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unicorn_Tapestries
Aggie Gund: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Gund
Dale Lanzone https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-lanzone-997a3a2a/ | @dalelanzone
Marlborough Gallery: https://www.marlboroughgallery.com/ | @marlborough_gallery
Beverly Pepper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Pepper
Jessica Hagen Gallery: https://www.jessicahagen.com/ | @jessicahagenfineart
Alfstad& Contemporary: http://www.alfstadand.com/
Dillon Gallery: http://www.dillongallery.com/ | @dillonpluslee
Materials for the Arts NYC: https://www.nyc.gov/content/mfta/pages/receive-receiving-materials | @materialsforthearts
A Movable Feast by Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Moveable_Feast
Eric Larson https://eriklarsonbooks.com/ | @exlarson
Patrick Harlin: https://www.patrickharlin.com/ | @pharlz
Sharon McMahon Book Club: https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/book-club
The Artist's Way: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist's_Way
Rockefeller Center @rockefellercenter
Creative Capital @creative_capital
Earthrise https://www.patrickharlin.com/earthrise
Ringling Museum: https://www.ringling.org/ | @theringling
The Venetian: https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/ | @venetianvegas
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