This interview was originally recorded in May 2021.
Local artists Nathaniel Burks and Clint Baclawski talk about their process, inspiration, and innovative approaches to creating beyond traditional medium and expectation. This conversation explores the subjects of artistic authenticity and the role of light and space in how we create or present art. Although their artwork is very different, they share desire to get people to reconsider what art is, how it is valued, and its role in our lives.
Nathaniel Burks is a digital pop and remix artist, heavily influenced by collage, graphic design, simulacra, and animation. He primarily prints on large format wheat pastes and skateboard decks. He’s interested in concepts of brand exploitation, ephemerality as an economic driver in the art industry, and the arbitrary lines we draw between “fine” art and “low” art. Visit Nate’s studio profile for his digital portfolio and social media pages.
Clint Baclawski is a photographic and light installation artist who works with larger-scale exhibitions inspired by the Light and Space Movement. He describes his work as an ode to and deconstruction of lightbox photography. His exhibits are spaces where light, rhythm, and landscape are reconfigured to evoke strong reactions and dialogues. Check out Clint’s website for photographs of his exhibits and further information on his work.
CREDITS
Ose Schwab - Host & Producer
Meredith Rumore - Editor
