In this episode host David Humphrey sits down with New York painter Marc Handelman, whose work explores the intersection of ethics and aesthetics. Handelman discusses how his art navigates the murky terrain between beauty and moral complexity, while also revealing the multiple selves that influence his creative process. The episode features a diverse and eclectic mix of music, reflecting Handelman's artistic exploration: from the politically charged energy of Public Enemy's "Brothers Gonna Work It Out" to the haunting ambient sounds of Stars of the Lid. Listeners will also hear a range of influences including Mia’s satirical "Paper Planes" and Chopin’s contemplative Mazurka in A minor, each piece offering insight into Handelman’s dynamic and introspective approach to art.
Marc Handelman is a visual artist and teacher. Through paintings, installations, artists' books and other media his work engages the afterlives of the genre of landscape.
Image: Crepuscular Dawn (detail), 2006. Courtesy of Marc Handelman.
