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Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastTime-Traveling Waltzes, Wet paint worth Half a million, and Gelatinous Eulogies: A Surreal Journey Through Art Basel Miami Beach 2024Dive into the bizarre and beautiful world of contemporary art at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. From a mesmerizing waltz that transports viewers through time to a $600,000 dripping masterpiece and a squatting Australian artist's gelatinous tribute to the departed, this episode explores the mind-bending and thought-provoking works that pushed the boundaries of creativity.Art Basel Miami Beachhttps://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach?lang=enGalleries:Charlie James GalleryNicodim GalleryWelancora GalleryRoberto HuarcayaNanzuka GalleryEsther SchipperAmes Yavuz2024-12-1732 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastHow the Jacquard Loom led to the first computer and other stories...'Limitless' Art ExhibitJoin us on a guided tour through "Limitless," a groundbreaking art exhibit by Leah Smithson at the historic Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles. This immersive experience blends traditional paintings with cutting-edge augmented reality, creating a portal to celebrate the achievements of visionary women who have shaped our world. Here, you'll be inspired by the stories of these remarkable innovators and discover how art and technology can combine to tell powerful narratives.Hotel Figueroa 2024 Featured Artist: Leah Smithson | Hotel Figueroa NEW MUSEUMhttps://www.newmuseum.org/NEW INChttp...2024-04-3023 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastJewelry for trucks, sculpting the unconscious mind, and the sculpture you can drink from – Our journey through NADA Art Fair 2022.Jewelry for trucks, sculpting the unconscious mind, and the sculpture you can drink from. Join us thru our conversation & journey thru NADA Art Fair 2022. Raymund Bulman (Vickie Vainionpää)The Hole Galleryhttps://thehole.com/Instagram@theholenycFranco Calvaresi (Daniel Basso)Calvaresi Galleryhttps://www.calvaresicontemporaneo.com/ Instagram@calvaresicontemporaneo@danibassosILY2 (Sol Hashemi)https://shop.ily2online.com/Instaram@ily2.ily2@sol.hashemiNorthern-Southern (Laura Lit)https://northern-southern.com/Ins...2023-11-2631 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastPeter Tunney: Harnessing Psychosis with Tiny Little Pieces of PaperHow can tiny little pieces of paper become a superpower? From the depths of a drug-induced mental illness to the heights of sobriety and success as a foundational pillar of Wynwood Walls, a Street Art cultural center in Miami, listen as Artist Peter Tunney allows us to peek into his mind and heart filled with gratitude. References:Peter Tunney's Website:https://petertunneyart.com/Instagram:@petertunneyWynwood Wallshttps://thewynwoodwalls.com/NEW MUSEUMhttps://www.newmuseum.org/NEW INCh...2023-10-2935 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastDesign Miami 2022 | Stories "There's meaning behind these Monsters…"Join us on an enchanting journey live through Design Miami. From the mesmerizing "Moss People" by Kim Simonsson to the welcoming embrace of the cozy creatures crafted by the talented Haas Brothers, this podcast episode takes you on a tour of some of the most captivating works on display at Design Miami 2022.We'll delve into the compelling stories behind these works, including three interviews recorded live at Design Miami. You'll learn about the inspiration for theses creations, the challenges faced in bringing them to life, and the meaning they hope these works will have for v...2023-07-3120 minVessel: Art as a Doorway Podcast"Why is this Art so weird?" Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 | StoriesWhy is this Art so weird? The answer might surprise you. Many artists bury a treasure of stories in their art. Come with us to discover a few we found at Art Basel Miami Beach 2022. This is episode 35 of Vessel: Art as a Doorway Podcast. You can view the video on Youtube.Youtube:https://youtu.be/GNtD9QoIzrsFind us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comHang out with us on Instagram:@leahsmithsonart2023-01-0743 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastEllen Riotto: This Neighborhood Received a Surprising Benefit from Public Art – Less CrimeLess crime, closer community & better economy...this isn't a wish list but statistics revealed these are the actual side effects of public art as experienced by the South Park neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles during the Luminex event. How is this possible? Listen as the Executive Director of the South Park BID, Ellen Riotto, shares stories of South Park's experience of Luminex 2022 and other Public Art installations.References:South Park BIDsouthpark.laLuminexhttps://luminexla.comYoutube of Luminex 2022Luminex2022Jane Golden's Interviewhttps://clss.st...2022-11-1952 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastUsing Art as a Problem Solver: From a History Making Graffiti Artist-ManOneWhat problems? Learn how the Street Artist, Curator, Entrepreneur & Teacher, ManOne's history as a graffiti artist has shaped his perspective, leading to innovative uses of art as a problem solver in Los Angeles and beyond. References-www.ManOne.comInstgram-@ManOneArtTwitter@ManOneArtFacebook@ManOne-linktr.ee/manoneartFaces of Wattshttps://www.facesofwatts.com/Interview with Jane GoldenJane Golden: Art as an Antidote Find us online:Website:http://www.cls...2022-09-1554 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastRania & Rashid Ajami: A Collector's Guide to the Metaverse with Metropolis WorldImagine an Artist creating a painting of a landscape that allows viewers to teleport themselves into it. When entering you notice each section within the landscape brings you into different rooms owned by a community of creators. Rania & Rashid Ajami have created this type of environment in their new project: Metropolis World. Listen in as we talk about this new metaverse, it's interoperability, their partnerships with Steve Aoki, Tokimonsta, us here at CLSS.Studio, The Flare Networks and a host of other partners/citizens who are pioneering their platform.References:https://metropolisworld.ioTwitter:2022-09-0657 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastRyan Hertel of Expoverse: How Art Spurned a 21,000% Growth in Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain technology has been around for well over a decade but 70% of people involved in it have only come to know about it since 2021. Why now? Art. Listen in to our conversation with Ryan Hertel of Expoverse and discover how the blockchain tech companies that are partnering with artists & creatives have benefited by leveraging art as a way to draw curiosity, educate, inspire innovation, & build communities with the goal of moving the world towards a hopeful mass adoption of these technologies. References:ExpoverseWebsitegoexpoverse.comInstagram:@goexpoverse Twitter:...2022-09-021h 10Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastExploring Frieze Art Fair leads to these 3 Scientifically Proven BenefitsWe were invited to Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles this year. While talking to they many curators, gallerists and collectors, we noticed most didn’t realize the many benefits they received exploring the art there, so we are discussing 3 of them…and yes, it’s backed by science. ReferencesWhite Cubewhitecube.comMassimodecarloBrian Rocheforthttps://www.massimodecarlo.com/artist/141/biography/personal/rob-brian-rochefortZachary Korol-GoldGARDENwww.grdn.laBel AmiBen Sakoguchiwww.belami.infoGatto Pardoww...2022-07-0116 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastIsabel Rojas Williams: Once upon a time Los Angeles banned muralsMany people say the DNA of Los Angeles is recorded in it’s murals, but what a lot of people don’t realize is that mural creation on private property was essentially outlawed in 2002. What kept it from dying out? The story of how it was saved may surprise you. Listen to Isabel Rojas-Williams, the art historian who was the director of the mural conservatory of Los Angeles tell the story of how she came to be in the center of saving this important cultural art practice in Los Angeles. Instagram@isabelrojaswilliamsReferencesJane...2022-01-111h 02Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastEric "Tortus" Landon Addresses Consent/Boundaries & The Precision of Teaching as an Art ProfessionWorld renowned ceramist Eric Landon—many may know him as "Tortus" on Instagram—addresses the subject of consent & boundaries. We also discuss how he applies the same precision he uses in his ceramic design with his style of teaching as an artistic expression. References Website:https://tortuscopenhagen.bigcartel.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/tortus/Find us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comHang out with us on Instagram:@l...2021-10-1546 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastDr. Chiara Seidl: What Makes Art History? You do. The journey of art collection is a very personal journey. You'll love listening to Dr. Chiara Seidl as she describes her fascinating curatorial process using research & discovery not only with museums, but also to help her clients discover the art & artist they'll build strong connections with. We also discuss how those choices are writing & redefining the future of art history & what future historians will say about us.References www.csartpartners.com Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/csartpartners/Leah Smithson's mural at the Apple Tower Store in DTLA:2021-08-211h 00Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastChanning & Leah Smithson on Ben Carter's: Tales of a Red Clay Rambler PodcastWe had the honor of being interviewed by Ben on Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast. We talk about how we combine our murals, artwork and ceramics with new media like blockchain and NFTs at CLSS Studio. Here's a repost of his interview with us on his show.ReferenceTales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast www.talesofaredclayrambler.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/carterpottery/Find us online:Website:http://www.clss.stu...2021-06-1251 min
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcastChanning and Leah Smithson on Vessel: Art as a DoorwayToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Channing and Leah Smithson. The LA-based couple are artists and co-hosts of the podcast Vessel: Art as a Doorway. In our interview we talk about their creative practices in ceramics and painting, as well as their forays into digital art and NFT’s. We also discuss the genesis of their podcast, which delves into the intersection of creativity and the brain. To hear an episode of their show listen on any podcast app, or visit clss.studio. On today’s AMACO...2021-06-1254 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastKelli Fontana: The Synergy of Creating Powerful SpacesListen in to this interview with Kelli Fontana as she explains how she creates Powerful Spaces balancing the synergy of design, art & you.References:Websitehttps://www.fountart.comArtist Represented by Fount Art Textile:Vesna Vrdoljak: @vesnavrdoljakCharles Simmonds: @charlessimmondsRaphaële Anfré: @raphaele_eleSonia Laudet: @sonialaudetMathilde Steullet: @mathilde_stFind us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.com...2021-05-2050 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastJason Brink: The Effects of Art & Gaming in Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain, NFTs’, Cryptocurrency, Gaming & Art: How have these and the idea of ‘Play’ impacted our minds and the economy. Listen in to this interview with Jason Brink the CMO of Gala Games as he simplifies our understanding of Blockchain technologies and how it relates to our everyday life. Referenceshttps://500px.com/p/crimsoncannonballHashmask: https://opensea.io/assets/0xc2c747e0f7004f9e8817db2ca4997657a7746928/14578Gala GamesPlayMirandus.comFind us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEm...2021-04-1448 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastKaren Robinovitz: Slime as an Art For ComfortHow can something like slime and Art create a feeling of release and inner joy? Listen to the heartwarming story of Brooklyn Museum Board member & art collector, Karen Robinovitz, as she tells us how she was moved to create a safe place for play by founding the Sloomoo Institute.References Www.Sloomooinstitute.Com Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karenrobinovitz/Find us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comHang out...2021-03-2754 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastPhilippa Hughes: Social Sculptor & Creative StrategistWhat are some of the most passionate things you feel uncomfortable talking about in public? Listen in to this discussion with Phillippa Hughes as she discusses how she uses art to carefully sculpt meetings between people to discuss differences in a way that create a feeling of growth and exploration of ideas.Referenceshttps://vimeo.com/26751721https://vimeo.com/manage/26934060/Ted Xhttps://www.ted.com/talks/philippa_hughes_seeing_your_way_to_civil_discourseInstagramhttps://www.instagram.c...2021-02-0851 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastDiane Brown: How Art Improves HealthcareArt improves healthcare. How so? Listen in as Diane Brown tells us how she curates world renowned artist to improve patient care. Referenceswww.rxart.netInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rxart/Ted Meyer's interview https://www.buzzsprout.com/844825/episodes/3706004Find us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comHang out with us on Instagram:@leahsmithsonart@justglazechanningSupport the show2020-12-3156 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastAnais Camacho: Adventures in Independent Art CurationWhat does an independent art curator do? Listen to, Anais Camacho, a Miami native, as she tells us the origin story that moved her to fill a gap by producing art events & advocating for emerging artist.ReferencesWebsitewww.FAMEworldwide.comwww.FAMEmuseumofart.comYoutubewww.Youtube.com/CuratedbyAnaisFind us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comHang out with us on Instagram:...2020-12-0654 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastDanielle Krysa: The Jealous CuratorDid you know that your Inner Critic is a Jerk? From speaking engagements at TED Ex & Pixar to writing children's books, listen in to this discussion with Danielle Krysa of The Jealous Curator to find out why.ReferencesNew bookHOW TO SPOT AN ARTIST - This Might Get MessyPodcast: ART FOR YOUR EAR (Season 5 started two weeks ago)Instagram: @thejealouscurator @daniellekrysaartFind us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.co...2020-11-051h 03Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastTyrown Vincent: Collecting Art For Love Not MoneyWhat are the benefits of collecting art you love, and where can you find these treasures that inspire you day to day? Tyrown Vincent owns over 900 works of Art. Listen in on our conversation with him as he explains the adventure and pleasure of art collecting, as well as how anyone can start a collection. ReferencesWebsite https://www.a-private-collection.com/Larry's List interview http://www.larryslist.com/artmarket/the-talks/a-private-collector-finding-a-niche-away-from-traditional-philanthropy/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a_private_collection/YouTube https://youtu.be/-AMfSh...2020-10-2456 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastHamza Walker: What Makes Something Art?What is it that makes something Art? If we find a show or exhibit strange, what does that mean? Listen in as Hamza Walker, Director of LAXART, tells us his experience with these subjects as a curator and the impact art can have on our mind. ReferencesRicky Swallow David Cardensky Doyle Lanehttps://www.laxart.org/aboutMade in LA 2016https://hammer.ucla.edu/made-in-la-2016Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/laxart/?hl=enFind us online:Website:http://ww...2020-10-161h 08Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastTammy Edmonds: Extrapolating ChaosFrom the floors you walk on to the sofas you sit in, the aesthetics in your environment influence the way you feel. How can we leverage this? Listen in on our conversation with architectural designer Tammy Edmonds as we discuss how experienced artists & designers harness this power strategically to make us feel a certain way. References Web Links:www.tammyedmondsdesign.comwww.chesterinstall.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chester_interior_carpentry/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/tammyedmondsdesign/?hl=en...2020-09-231h 02Vessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastNel Smit & Louise Wallis: The Species HotelBefore these architectural students even think about designing for humans, they have to take these animals on as clients. Find out how a collaboration of artists, architects & scientists are now saving wildlife and endangered species. You'll enjoy listening in to this podcast with Nel Smit & Louise Wallis as they describe how they teach their students and the public to preserve their environment while creating artistic hotels for animals with takeout. ReferencesNel SmitMy Patch Book by Nel SmitGreening Australia https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/projects/building-species-hotels/2020-09-0853 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastJane Bamford: How Art Was Used to Save a SpeciesThe spotted handfish in Tasmanian became critically endangered. You'll love listening to the fascinating experience of how artist Jane Bamford along with scientist and engineers at CSIRO collaborated to make art placed under water for this endangered species that lead to their survival. ReferencesWebsitewww.janebamford.comInstagram@janebamford_ceramicsWaterhouse Natural Science Art Prizewww.waterhouse.samuseum.sa.gov.auHandmark Gallery https://handmark.com.au/artist/jane-bamford/Garland Magazine https://garlandmag.com/article/holding-space-making-place/Brand Tasmania Video on...2020-08-2754 minVessel: Art as a Doorway PodcastOm Bliecher: Collecting Art to Trigger Memories & Nurture CommunityArt can trigger a memory and emotion of an experience. Listen to collector and gallerist Om Bliecher as he discusses his experience of living with art & how he uses it to nurture a community.ReferencesOm Bliecherhttps://gestaltprojects.com/blogs/exhibits/endless-horizonInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bggallery/Courtney Reid https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/bg_artistgallery/courtney-reid/Find us online:Website:http://www.clss.studioEmail:leah@leahsmithson.comchanningsmithson@gmail.comH...2020-08-1844 min