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Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonREPLAY! Saif Azzuz - Libyan-Yurok ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, for our end of the year REPLAY! Episode, we revisit Emily's chat with Pacifica based artist Saif Azouz, discussing his journey in art, inspiration from nature and literature, his current exhibition 'Cost of Living', and his reflections on boundaries and displacement. Saif's experience with art, his use of materials, and his perspectives on creativity and community are highlighted throughout the episode.About Artist Saif Azzuz :Saif Azzuz i...
2025-12-2315 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonKathy Aoki - Conceptual ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily interviews artist Kathy Aoki, known for her witty, satirical works that blend pop culture, gender commentary, and fictional narratives. Kathy discusses her “Koons Ruins” project, her creative process, and the inspiration behind her art, including playful takes on celebrity culture and the art world. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about imagination, humor, and the power of storytelling in contemporary art.About Artist Kathy Aoki:Kat...
2025-12-0919 min
The Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamSecond Round Bids & Bridezillas: Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonThis Monday minisode of unscripted industry news with Emily Wilson discusses the latest developments in the bid for Warner Brothers Discovery, AMC's new all-reality streaming service and the revival of Bridezilla, as well as Bravo's upcoming spinoffs and reboots. A new board game IP has entered the chat with Shark Bite and Apple announces a culinary docuseries with Awkwafina. Special Guest: Emily Wilson.
2025-12-0108 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonJamil Hellu - Photographer & Visual ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this Episode, Emily interviews artist Jamil Hellu. Jamil shares his multicultural background—Brazilian, Syrian, Paraguayan, American, and queer—and discusses how these identities inform his work. The conversation explores his journey from Brazil to the U.S., his evolution as an artist, and his teaching at Stanford.Jamil talks about his latest exhibition, "In the Studio," at Rebecca Camacho Presents in San Francisco, which delves into identity, transformation, and the u...
2025-11-2515 minThe Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamShopping, Sports & Spin-offs: Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonIn this Monday minisode, Madelyn and Emily Wilson discuss the latest trends in the entertainment industry, including new competition formats like 'Win The Mall' from Netflix, the rise of celebrity sports shows, and the growing influence of YouTube creators. They also touch on significant industry changes, including executive resignations at the BBC and recent award wins for documentaries, highlighting the dynamic nature of the media landscape.Special Guest: Emily Wilson.
2025-11-1705 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMasako Miki - Multimedia ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily interviews artist Masako Miki, whose solo exhibition "Midnight March" is on view at the ICA San Francisco through December 7th. Masako discusses her journey from Osaka, Japan to California, her fascination with Japanese folklore—especially the "Night Parade of 100 Demons"—and how these stories inspire her colorful felted sculptures. The conversation explores themes of animism, transformation, and protest, as well as Masako’s creative process and the importance of art...
2025-11-1115 minThe Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamTrue Crime, Catan & Consolidation: Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonHosts Madelyn Cunningham and Emily Wilson discuss the latest trends and news in the unscripted industry. They cover the upcoming adaptation of the board game Catan into unscripted and scripted series, the significant mergers and acquisitions happening in the media landscape, including Disney's acquisition of FuboTV, and the unfortunate layoffs affecting major companies like Paramount and Amazon Studios. The episode also highlights the growing trend of podcasting, particularly in the true crime genre, with the Crime Junkie podcast's new deal with Tubi Media Group.Special Guest: Emily Wilson.
2025-11-0305 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonKALW Radio - Bay Made Showcase Live RecordingThis special episode of Art is Awesome was recorded live at KALW Public Radio in San Francisco, featuring host Emily Wilson and a dynamic panel: artists Tricia Rainwater and Jennifer Wofford, and curator Candace Huey. The conversation explores the power of art in challenging times, the importance of community, and the unique creative spirit of the Bay Area.Highlights include:Opening chat with Emily and KALW Executive Producer Ben Trefny.Reflections on each guest’s artistic journey and current projects, including Tricia’s solo exhibition at SF Camerawork and Jenifer’s new mural project.Insights into the ro...
2025-10-281h 03The Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamWill You Accept This Renovation? Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonIn this episode of The Unscripted Files, Madelyn and Emily Wilson discuss the latest trends in the TV industry, including the rise of board game adaptations like Clue and Monopoly, a renovation series featuring the Bachelor Mansion, Instagram's plans for a dedicated TV app, and exciting new international formats emerging from MIPCOM.Special Guest: Emily Wilson.
2025-10-2005 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonJulio Cesar Morales - Multidisciplinary ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily Wilson interviews artist Julio Cesar Morales. Julio discusses his journey from Tijuana to San Francisco, his influences from social movements, music, and literature, and his interdisciplinary approach to art. The conversation explores his exhibitions "My America" at Gallery Wendy Norris and "Ojo" at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, both focusing on themes of migration, borders, and immigrant experiences.J...
2025-10-1417 minThe Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamThe Monopoly Showdown & a Major Reality Reunion: Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonIn this Unscripted Industry news minisode, Emily Wilson delves into the top headlines in the industry. From the battle over the Monopoly IP for Netflix to the Laguna Beach reunion on Roku, Emily and host Madelyn Cunningham discuss the implications of the moves, mergers and moguls that define the unscripted landscape. Special Guest: Emily Wilson.
2025-10-0609 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPaul Kos - Conceptual ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily chats with renowned conceptual artist Paul Kos. Paul shares stories from his upbringing in Rock Springs, Wyoming, his journey from aspiring diplomat to celebrated artist, and his influential years at the San Francisco Art Institute. The conversation covers his early inspirations, unique conceptual works—including the famous "Richmond Glacier" and "Chartre Bleu" stained glass TV installation—and his collaborations with art collector Rene di Rosa. Paul reflects on the ro...
2025-09-3018 minThe Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamCutting Kimmel & Paramount's Next Big Bid: Unscripted Industry News with Emily WilsonIn this Monday minisode, Madelyn Cunningham and Emily Wilson discuss the latest headlines in unscripted entertainment, including the Emmy winners, the dynamics of late night talk shows, industry consolidation, Paramount's new sports entertainment division, the innovative direction of The Bachelorette with social media influencers, and Spotify's expansion into video content.Special Guest: Emily Wilson.Links:Subscribe to Emily's Substack Follow Emily on LinkedIn
2025-09-2211 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonLuis Felipe Chavez - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This episode of "Art is Awesome" features painter Luis Felipe Chavez, who discusses his journey from a small town in Mexico to exhibiting his work in San Francisco. Emily explores Luis’s background, his inspiration from Mexican muralism, and his experience navigating life and art between two countries. The conversation covers his solo exhibition "Intermedial," which juxtaposes places and architecture from Mexico and the United States, reflecting on themes of migration, identity, and...
2025-09-1613 minThe Unscripted Files with Madelyn CunninghamUnscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson: Summer 2025 HeadlinesIn this episode of the Unscripted Files, host Madelyn Cunningham and industry expert Emily Wilson discuss the latest headlines in the unscripted entertainment sector. They cover Netflix's ongoing partnership with Archwell, the introduction of a civilian edition of The Traders on NBC, the rising trend of sports documentaries, and significant mergers and acquisitions within the industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of staying informed amidst the rapid changes in the landscape of unscripted content.Special Guest: Emily Wilson.Links:Subscribe to Emily's Substack — Digestible headlines and the biggest TV commissions. I read the news, so...
2025-09-0811 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonReplay! Trina Robinson - Film & Video ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, we are replaying Emily's chat with film and video artist Trina Robinson from September 2023. The Podcast is taking a quick Summer hiatus, and will return in mid September with a brand new episode. About Artist Trina Robinson:Trina Michelle Robinson explores the relationship between memory and migration through film, print media and archival materials. She wants to get to the root of lost memories, especially in relation to...
2025-09-0214 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonReplay! Shao Feng Hsu - PhotographerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, we are replaying Emily's chat with photographer Shao Feng Hsu from August of 2023. The Podcast is taking a quick end of Summer break, but will return with a brand new Episode in mid September. About Artist Shao Feng Hsu:Shao-Feng Hsu is a photographer whose work around the world mainly focuses on the interaction of humans and aquatic environment. From his native Taiwan — where he trained as a co...
2025-08-1914 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPao Houa Her - PhotographerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this week's Episode, Emily features a discussion with artist Pao Houa Her. Pao's exhibit, 'The Imaginative Landscape,' showcases her exploration of the Hmong community's history and culture through photography and art. The artist details her inspiration from family stories, her travels back to Laos, and her work's focus on themes like home, community, and deception. They also discuss Pao's background, including her education and achievements, and her desire to tell v...
2025-08-0517 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonZeina Barakeh - Animation Artist & Global Security ScholarWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, Emily features an interview with Zeina Barakeh, an animation artist from Beirut now residing in Alameda, California. Zeina discusses her journey from studying interior design in Beirut to obtaining an MFA from the San Francisco Institute of Art and her current PhD in philosophy focused on global security. Her work often reflects her experiences with war, exemplified by her projects like 'CYBOTAGE,' which explores the neuro enhancement of soldiers u...
2025-07-2217 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonDemetri Broxton - Multi Media ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this Episode, Emily features an in-depth conversation with mixed media artist Demetri Broxton whose work is showcased in several prestigious museums and exhibitions in San Francisco. The discussion delves into Demetri's artistic themes, including his use of beads, the influence of his family history, and specific works like 'Save Me, Joe Lewis' and textiles depicting Black whalers for the 'Black Gold: Stories Untold' exhibit. Demetri also shares his background, how he b...
2025-07-0816 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonEster Hernandez - Printmaker & Pastel ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, Emily features an insightful interview with artist Ester Hernandez. Ester shares her journey from growing up in a farm town in the San Joaquin Valley to becoming a renowned printmaker. She discusses the impact of growing up in a culturally rich Mexican environment and her experiences at UC Berkeley, where she studied various art forms despite facing challenges as a woman of color. A central focus of the episode is E...
2025-06-2416 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonOscar Lopez - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this week's episode, Emily interviews painter and muralist Oscar Lopez. Oscar shares his journey from growing up in Mexico City, where graffiti first introduced him to art, to becoming an established artist in California. He talks about his murals honoring farm workers, his shift from computer science to art, and the challenges he faced as a minority artist. Oscar also discusses the importance of believing in oneself and the struggle with s...
2025-05-2713 min
all body no brainsyou'd flip too, if you couldemily had pee pants all weekend. chlo got a follow up from her spontaneous meet cute. also discussed? benson boone, designer bags & documentaries.
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2025-05-1854 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonEmilio Villalba - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily Wilson interviews painter Emilio Villalba about his personal and professional journey in the art world. Emilio discusses his decision to become a full-time artist, his creative process, and the inspirations behind his latest show, 'Paintings from Home,' at Dolby Chadwick in San Francisco. Emilio, who also teaches Canada College, also shares the challenges and rewards of his artistic practice, his background as an animator, and insights into h...
2025-05-1314 min
CaptivatedE94 | Fear, Distraction, and the Fight for Your Heart, with Emily Wilson HussemToday, Stasi is joined by Emily Wilson Hussem—author, speaker, YouTuber, wife, and mother—to discuss Emily’s new book, Sincerely, Stoneheart. Emily pulls back the curtain on the enemy’s relentless schemes to attack our hearts. Satan attempts to fill us with fear and discouragement to keep us from stepping into the fullness of who we truly are in Christ. We each hold a unique beauty that God placed within us, and when we root ourselves in God, we can step boldly into the life we are created for.…..SHOW NOTES:…..
2025-04-3035 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonLaurel Roth Hope - SculptorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this Episode, Emily features artist Laurel Roth Hope. Laurel discusses her journey from a conservation worker to a full-time artist, emphasizing her use of recycled materials in her sculptures. She shares her creative process, influences, and collaborations with her husband, artist Andy Diaz Hope. The episode highlights her current residency at Recology, San Francisco, where she creates art from landfill materials. Laurel's work often reflects themes of ecological impact and human i...
2025-04-2917 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCiara Ennis - CuratorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, Emily features an interview with curator Ciara Ennis, director of the De Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. Ciara discusses her evolution from painter to curator, her efforts to challenge traditional museum practices, and her initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and dialogue within the art community. Key programs highlighted include the Flat Files of Curiosity Initiative and the Project Room for South Bay artists. She shares insights into her curatorial p...
2025-04-1515 minall body no brainsour first periodsem got caught barking by her neighbor. chlo could never live in a zoo. couples who work out together are basic as eff.
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2025-03-231h 05all body no brainsthe eiffel tower is growingemily is shocked to find out chloe has dyslexia. chloe is considering switching career paths to popstar. also discussed? tom brady’s kids, teachers that are too young and when you should meet your partner’s parents.
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2025-03-1653 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonStephanie Robison - SculptorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week on 'Art is Awesome,' host Emily Wilson chats with Stephanie Robison, a sculptor living in Oakland and the chair of City College of San Francisco's Art Department. The episode delves into Stephanie's background, from growing up in Oregon and being encouraged by a high school counselor to attend college, to falling in love with sculpture, particularly stone. Stephanie discusses her creative process, the resistance she enjoys from materials like m...
2025-03-1114 minall body no brainsi debunked the mandela effectem has made it back to trader joe's and is eating all her previous words about it. chlo tries to get to the bottom of the blue man group's whole deal. this episode also introduces two new weekly segments: "hot girls hot takes" & "what are you reading, idiot?"
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2025-03-091h 01all body no brainshow to deal with turning 30em complains about the lack of crazy art during the incoming era of fascism. chloe is turning 30 and has a strong mentality about it. the girls also discuss lady gaga's new vibe, tattoo auras and what an oligarchy actually is.
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2025-03-0250 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonDaisy Nam - CuratorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily features Daisy Nam, the director and chief curator at the Wattis Institute of Contemporary Arts. Daisy discusses her journey from growing up in Los Angeles to her roles at prestigious institutions like NYU, Columbia, Harvard, and Marfa Ballroom. She shares insights on the significance of art spaces in cities, her love for art books, and memorable exhibitions, particularly the current 'Steady' sculpture show involving artists Esther Partegas and M...
2025-02-2516 minall body no brainsrejected from the red carpetem recaps her weekend at the snl 50 events. chlo shares some interesting facts about cows. and apparently (thank god), bruce from matilda is hot now?follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons productionsinstagramwebsiteartwork by leigh mcgrathartwork photo by dev bowman
2025-02-2356 minall body no brainsadulthood kills creativityem wants to visit all 50 states, chloe is ready for friday and guess what girls? energy vortexes are real.follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons productionsinstagramwebsiteartwork by leigh mcgrathartwork photo by dev bowmanstyling by porchfinds
2025-02-1644 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonRanu Mukherjee - Multi Disciplinary ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Ranu Mukherjee, a painter, textile, and film installation artist, who was recently appointed as Dean of the Film and Video School at CalArts in Los Angeles. Ranu discusses her background, her collaborative work with choreographers, and her latest project designing a curtain for the San Francisco Ballet's 'Cool Britannia'. She shares insights into her inspirations, including forests and their literary forms, and her early experiences that led her t...
2025-02-1117 minall body no brainsembracing winter feetem tells the story of the biggest fight on her honeymoon. chlo drops wisdom on dolphins' sleeping habits. the girls also discuss body dysmorphia, tiktok message requests and the book 'the most fun we ever had' by claire lombardo.follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons productionsinstagramwebsite
2025-02-0953 minall body no brainsgatekeeping readingem chopped all her hair off and chlo doesn’t seem to care. the girls also discuss the upcoming super bowl and marilyn monroe, and chloe finally sings.follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons productionsinstagramwebsiteartwork by leigh mcgrathartwork photo by...
2025-02-031h 02
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonKirstine Reiner Hansen - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with painter Kirstine Rainer Hansen, as they discusses her transition from design and illustration to becoming a self-taught artist specializing in 'Disrupted Realism.' Born in Denmark, Kirstine has lived across various countries, ultimately settling in Carmel, California. Her path to art was unconventional; due to financial and societal pressures, she initially studied design but shifted to painting after struggling to find work during a recession. Kirstine's work, influenced b...
2025-01-2814 minall body no brainsyou don’t have adhdi’m sorry, litty & sh*tty can’t come to the phone right now. why? oh…cause she’s dead! in our very first episode of "all body no brains," we discuss our current reads, trump saving tiktok, and em opens up about getting bullied by her local barista.follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons pr...
2025-01-2650 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonTricia Rainwater - Multimedia ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily chats with multimedia artist Tricia Rainwater. Tricia delves into her artistic journey, focusing on self-portrait photography and installations. Her work, seen in exhibitions like 'Allegedly the Worst is Behind Us' at San Jose's Institute for Contemporary Art, addresses themes of political innateness, erasure, and the importance of creating personal archives. She also shares her experiences from childhood photography to her impactful pieces that highlight missing Indigenous women and gi...
2025-01-1415 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCarrie Ann Plank - PrintmakerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this week's Episode, Emily features artist Carrie Ann Plank. Originally inclined towards a medical career, Carrie Ann found her true calling in printmaking. Her work, which combines science and art, is showcased in multiple renowned collections, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Library of Congress. Her latest exhibition, 'Cacophony' at Jonathan Carver Moore, visualizes sound through layered prints. Carrie Ann discusses her process, inspiration from scientific data, a...
2025-01-0713 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonReplay! Rupy C. Tut - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, we are replaying a conversation from December 2023, as our final drop of the year. It features Emily chatting with artist Rupi C. Tut, whose work focuses on capturing the stories of women like herself and her family. Rupy shares her journey from moving to the U.S. from India, studying pre-med at UCLA, to deciding to pursue art and successfully exhibiting her work in renowned museums, such as th...
2024-12-1717 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonLorraine Woodruff Long - QuilterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily features Lorraine Woodruff-Long, a textile artist from San Francisco who turned to quilting after losing her job during the pandemic. Lorraine's work, rich in cultural heritage and social commentary, gained recognition when her piece was featured in the deYoung Open. She discusses her inspiration, including the iconic 'Quilts of Gee's Bend,' her use of text in quilts, and her focus on issues like gun violence and climate c...
2024-12-0314 min
Lesche: Ancient Greece, New IdeasTranslating the Iliad, with Emily WilsonEmily Wilson, acclaimed translator, joins me in the Lesche to discuss the challenges and pleasures of translating the Iliad. We discuss the Greek of two passages in detail: Book 6 lines 482-502 and Book 22 lines 199-204 (lines as in the OCT).Ancient textsHomer's Iliad and OdysseyPlato, Hippias MinorLonginus, On the Sublime (ch. 9) Also mentionedKaren Emmerich, Literary Translation and the Making of Originals. Bloomsbury 2017. "Munro's Law", i.e., D. B. Munro's observation that there is no overlap in the content of the Iliad and the Odyssey (more in...
2024-11-2758 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonTroy Lamarr Chew II - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Troy Lamarr Chew II, a talented painter with an ongoing exhibition at San Francisco's Altman Siegel gallery. Troy pursued his passion for art, eventually studying at the California College of the Arts and receiving a prestigious residency at the Headlands Center for the Arts. His recent work explores invisibility, inspired by his time as an Uber driver. His work can be seen in notable museums and galleries. Troy dis...
2024-11-1914 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonBridget Quinn - Art Historian & AuthorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily features a conversation with writer and art historian Bridget Quinn. Bridget discusses her latest book 'Portrait of a Woman,' which delves into the life of Adelaide Le Béliard, a pioneering 18th-century artist. She shares her journey of discovering Adelaide's work, her challenges in a male-dominated Royal Academy, and her rivalry with Marie Antoinette's painter, Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun. The episode also includes an exploration of how art and...
2024-11-0518 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonChloe Sherman - PhotographerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, Emily features photographer Chloe Sherman, who shares her journey from Portland to San Francisco and her role in capturing the queer community of the 90s. Chloe's work, which portrays a time when the city's rents were affordable and its social spots thriving, has been exhibited internationally and highlighted in a well-received book. The episode also details how Chloe's daughter's social media efforts during the pandemic brought greater visibility to her a...
2024-10-2214 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonAmrita Singhal - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with painter Amrita Singhal, known for her vibrant oil paintings and the Rama Prayer mural in Berkeley. Amrita discusses her background, growing up in a culturally rich city in India, and how her former career as a tax lawyer enriched her artistic practice. After leaving law due to health issues, Amrita pursued painting, finding her voice in oil paints. Her work often explores themes of spirituality, with influences from G...
2024-10-0813 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonWanxin Zhang - Ceramic SculptorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Ceramic Sculptor Wanxin Zhang...Wanxin discusses his journey from studying art in China, his move to America, and the influence of prominent Bay Area artists on his work. He shares how artists like Robert Arneson and Viola Frey helped shift his perception of ceramics from craft to fine art. Wanxin's sculptures, which blend historical references with contemporary culture, are showcased in several prestigious museums and galleries. He recounts h...
2024-09-1016 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonREPLAY! Esteban Samayoa - Charcoal ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, we're taking an end of Summer break and revisitng a 2022 interview with Oakland painter Esteban Samayoa. Esteban shares his artistic journey starting from childhood, his growth in Oakland, and his diverse body of work. The discussion covers exhibitions featuring outdoor charcoal drawings, vibrant color paintings reflecting his Mexican and Guatemalan heritage, and installations exploring his recent conversion to Islam. Esteban emphasizes breaking barriers for artists of color, portraying community life, a...
2024-08-2717 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMargot Norton - CuratorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with BAMPFA Chief Curator Margot Norton. In this Episode, Margot discusses her background, including her move from New York to Berkeley and her previous roles at the Whitney Museum and the New Museum. She describes an upcoming exhibition titled 'To Exalt the Ephemeral,' which focuses on impermanent art. She shares the transformative potential of museums, her inspiration from artists like Pepón Osorio and Eva Hesse, and...
2024-08-1317 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonAlma Landeta - Multidisciplinary Artist & EducatorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. On this Episode, Emily chats with Alma Landeta, an artist whose work centers on queer and trans representation. Alma shares their background, including their education at the Maryland Institute, their move to Oakland, and current residency at the Palo Alto Art Center. They discuss their unique approach to portraiture, aiming to build a reflective relationship with their subjects. The episode also highlights Alma’s involvement in the LGBTQAI+ community through various projects, inc...
2024-07-3017 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonSuchitra Mattai - Multi-disciplinary ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily chats with south asian multidisciplinary artist Suchitra Mattai. Suchitra, born in Guyana and now based in Los Angeles, discusses her journey and the influences behind her artwork. She details her move from a background in statistics to a career in art, highlighting how her work addresses themes of memory, labor, migration, and colonization. Suchitra shares insights about her solo exhibit, 'She Walked in Reverse and Found Their Songs' at...
2024-07-1617 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonAlison Saar - Sculptor & PrintmakerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. This Episode, Emily chats with Los Angeles based sculptor & printmaker, Alison Saar. She was visiting the Bay Area recently working with Arion Press on their recent production of Octavia Butler's Kindred. They dive Alison's artistic journey, influences, and her recent project illustrating Octavia Butler's 'Kindred' for Arian Press. Alison reflects on her upbringing in a creatively rich environment, heavily influenced by her artist parents, Betty and Richard Saar. She discusses he...
2024-07-0216 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonHéctor Muñoz-Guzmán - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily features a conversation with Oakland based painter Héctor Muñoz-Guzmán. Hector discusses his life and artistic journey, including his upbringing in Berkeley, education at Parsons School of Design and Rhode Island School of Design, and the challenges he faced with his health. He shares insights into his artwork, including his first solo show 'Tocando Tierra' in Los Angeles, which represents men in his life and himself at different stag...
2024-06-1814 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonTucker Nichols - Artist & IllustratorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with NorCal based artist Tucker Nichols as he shares stories about his spontaneous move to Taiwan, where he immersed himself in a vibrant artistic community. He discusses his extensive body of work, including children's books and the initiative 'Flowers for Sick People.' He reflects on his background, including his mother’s influence and his intense study of East Asian art. Tucker's journey includes struggling with Crohn's disease and a c...
2024-06-0419 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonTosha Stimage - Multidisciplanary Artist & Floral DesignerWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with artist and floral designer Tasha Stimage, as they discuss her artistic journey, from her childhood experiences with nature to her current projects and inspirations. Emily highlights her creative process, experiences during the pandemic, and her upcoming installation at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.About Artist Tosha Stimage:Tosha Stimage is an Oakland-based multi-disciplinary artist who uses a variety of art mediums to examine how we cr...
2024-05-2114 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonSaif Azzuz - Libyan-Yurok ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Pacifica based artist Saif Azouz, discussing his journey in art, inspiration from nature and literature, his current exhibition 'Cost of Living', and his reflections on boundaries and displacement. Saif's experience with art, his use of materials, and his perspectives on creativity and community are highlighted throughout the episode.About Artist Saif Azzuz :Saif Azzuz is a Libyan-Yurok artist who resides in Pacifica, CA. He r...
2024-05-0715 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCharlene Tan - Interdisciplinary ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with filipina-american interdisciplinary artist Charlene Tan.In this Episode, Charlene shares her background, inspiration, and creative process behind her exhibition, Warp/Weft which pays homage to her Filipino heritage. It discusses her use of traditional Filipino materials like mung beans and ube, the personal connections embedded in her artwork, and the viewers' responses. Charlene's journey as an artist, from childhood to her current exhibitions, is also highlighted, a...
2024-04-2314 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMaria Guzman Capron - Textile ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with textile artist Maria Guzman Capron, as she discusses her journey from painting to textiles, influences from her multicultural background, her innovative textile design for the San Francisco Ballet, and her mission to incorporate craft into contemporary art.About Artist Maria Guzman Capron:Maria A. Guzmán Capron was born in Italy to Colombian and Peruvian parents. She received her MFA from California College of the...
2024-04-0917 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonShiva Ahmadi - Multimedia Artist & ProfessorWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Iranian born artist and current UC Davis professor Shiva Ahmadi. About Artist Shiva Ahmadi:Shiva Ahmadi’s practice borrows from the artistic traditions of Iran and the Middle East to critically examine global political tensions and social concerns. Having come of age in the tumultuous years following the Iranian Revolution and subsequent Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s, Ahmadi moved to the United States in 1998, and...
2024-03-2617 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMaymanah Farhat - Curator & Art HistorianWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with art curator and art historian Maymanah Farhat. About Curator Maymanah Farhat:Maymanah Farhat’s art historical research and curatorial work focus on underrepresented artists and forgotten art scenes. Since 2005, she has written widely on twentieth and twenty-first century art, contributing essays and chapters to edited volumes, artist monographs, and museum and gallery catalogs. She has written for such publications as Brooklyn Rail, Art Journal, Journ...
2024-03-1217 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonHayv Kahraman - PainterWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Iraqi born, Los Angeles based artist Hayv Kahraman...About Artist Hayv Kahraman:Hayv Kahraman was born in Baghdad, Iraq 1981, now lives and works in Los Angeles. A vocabulary of narrative, memory and dynamics of non-fixity found in diasporic cultures are the essence of her visual language and the product of her experience as an Iraqi refugee/come émigré. The body as object and subject have...
2024-03-0518 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonAndrew Wilson - Multimedia ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Andrew Wilson, a multimedia artist and UC Berkley alumnus.About Artist Andrew Wilson:Wilson received his BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2013 with a concentration in Jewelry/Metals and his MFA from the University of California, Berkeley in 2017. Wilson’s work has been in many galleries and institutions including: The Berkeley Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SOMArts, and the Museum of the...
2024-02-1317 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCharles Lee - Interdisciplinary ArtistWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with photographer and interdisciplinary artist Charles H. Lee.About Artist Charles Lee:Charles Lee is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, researcher and storyteller whose work exploits the fissures in the versions of U.S. history that we have been taught. His work confronts the fallacy of U.S. iconography and encourages critical dialogue questioning origins of American myths, the obfuscation of Black cultural creators and innovators f...
2024-01-3016 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPhotographer & Installation Artist Marcel Pardo ArizaWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Columbia-born & Bay Area photographer and installation artist, Marcel Pardo Ariza.About Artist Marcel Pardo Ariza:Marcel Pardo Ariza (they/them) is a trans visual artist, educator and curator who explores the relationship between queer and trans kinship through constructed photographs, site-specific installations and public programming. Their work is rooted in close dialogue and collaboration with trans, non-binary and queer friends and peers, most of w...
2024-01-1620 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPainter Rupy C. TutWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with India-born, Oakland based painter Rupy C. Tut. About Artist Rupy C. Tut:Rupy C. Tut is a painter dissecting historical and contemporary displacement narratives around identity, belonging, and gender. As a descendant of refugees and a first generation immigrant, Rupy’s family narrative of movement, loss, and resilience is foundational to her creative inquiries. Tut's artistic practice expands, innovates, and reframes the traditions of Indi...
2023-12-1917 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPainter & Installation Artist David HuffmanWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with East Bay Artist David Huffman, a painter, installation artist and educator. About Artist David Huffman:David Huffman studied at the New York Studio School, New York, NY and the California College of the Arts and Crafts in Oakland, CA. He received his MFA at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco in 1999. Huffman has had solo shows at venues including, Miles McEnery Ga...
2023-12-0514 minall body no brainscanceling soho housethe girls are back in the big bad city and they are tweaking. they recap their thanksgivings and also discuss why soho house should be canceled, fighting seasonal depression, and the uncanny valley.emily wilson: fixed show dates12/7 - DC - tickets12/8 - Boston - ticketsmore at therealemilywilson.comwatch full episodes on youtubefollow us here:@littyandshtty@therealemilywilson@chlobroooriginal music by elliot higgins
2023-12-031h 05all body no brainsoh, you! @ porch finds vintagethe girls grab their passports and set sail for the "small little city" of hoboken to visit porch finds vintage! they discuss poor service industry interactions, the human nervous system, and do their best transatlantic accents.follow porch finds:website: https://www.porchfinds.shop/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/porchfindsdepop: https://www.depop.com/porchfinds/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porchfinds/?ref=br_rsemily wilson: fixed show dates12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston...
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Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonContemporary Fine Art Photographer Javiera EstradaWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Javiera Estrada, a Los Angeles based photographer with roots in Acapulco. She currently has an exhibit running at the Jonathan Carver Moore gallery in San Francisco entitled Back to the Future: Life in Technicolor. About Artist Javier Estrada:Multi-media artist, Javiera Estrada, was born in Acapulco, Mexico, in 1981 and emigrated to the United States in 1989. Javiera’s broad scope of work, which includes photography, mixe...
2023-11-2115 minall body no brainsit's giving seasonthis week, chlo is preparing for thanksgiving with her new boo (even though she accidentally shaved her eyebrow off). em tells the story of when she met bo burnham at a coffee shop. the girls also discuss the highly controversial cranberry sauce and why friendsgiving sucks.emily wilson: fixed show dates11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - ticketsmore at therealemilywilson.comwatch full episodes on youtubefollow us here:
2023-11-1949 minall body no brainsi have a loftit’s an early morning episode and the energy is high. the girls talk about some new positive habits, wearing street clothes on the bed, the downfall of chipotle, and making spontaneous plans when you’re stressed. emily wilson: fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - ticketsmore at therealemilywilson.comwatch full episodes on youtubefollow us here:@littyandshtty...
2023-11-1257 minall body no brainsms. trunchbull, the olympianchlo is dogsitting and em does not care for it. the girls talk about close friends stories, washing your feet and the universal girl experience of growing up reading "the care and keeping of you." prepare yourself for a little bit of a dirty episode...Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - t...
2023-11-0550 minall body no brainslip gloss kisses @ the gel bar on w 29ththe girls are both wearing their eyebrows UP while they get their nails done at the gel bar on W 29th street. chlo would listen to julia fox AND obama's audiobook. em did the bravest thing in the world: got a drink by herself on a saturday night. agree or disagree: men should never show their toes in public or private.follow the gel bar on instagram: @thegelbarSmells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily W...
2023-10-2950 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMultidisciplinary & Community-Oriented Artist Arleene Correa ValenciaWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Napa-baased artist Arleene Correa Valencia...About Artist Arleene Correa Valencia:Arleene Correa Valencia is a multidisciplinary and community-oriented native Mexican artist living and working in Napa, CA. Correa Valencia investigates various ethical, political, and aesthetic strategies in her practice to address the effects of our current socio-political and ecological climate on undocumented communities in the U.S.In 2020 Correa Valencia completed her M...
2023-10-2416 minall body no brainssleepy girl mocktailcan we be done with voice memos? the girls discuss their go-to outfit pieces, as well as their biggest insecurities. em has almost never made it through a movie awake. chlo has never been afraid of phone calls. an ode is made to the icon marisol from the cheetah girls.Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)
2023-10-2255 minall body no brainsromance and finance @ golden finger spachlo and em give you their best this american life voices as they get foot rubs at golden finger spa. em asks chlo a very big, very sentimental question. chlo makes a case for only children. remember flo from finding nemo?Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - tickets
2023-10-1554 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonContemporary Multi-Media Artist Adia MillettWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. On this podcast, Emily chats with Adia Millett, an Oakland based artist working in sculpture, textiles, embroidery, painting, collage, drawing, installation and video.About Artist Adia Millett:Originally from Los Angeles, Adia received her BFA from the University of California, Berkeley and an MFA from the California Institute of Arts. She has exhibited at prominent institutions including the New Museum, New York; P.S. 1, New York; Museum of th...
2023-10-1017 minall body no brainsmitch mcconnell mode @ hair bar and makeup loungechlo & em get their makeup done at hair bar and makeup lounge in greenpoint, brooklyn. emily feels like she's outgrowing find my friends. chlo has been getting blowouts since she was a wee toddler. what is your favorite restaurant in new york city?this episode is quite visually appealing, and we highly suggest watching the full thing on youtube.Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show d...
2023-10-081h 02all body no brainsbig famousthe girls discuss what they would each do if they spent a day in the other's body. em feels like her life is whizzing by. nothing make's chlo happier than a surprise delivery from a friend. have you ever seen a wet pigeon?Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)
2023-10-0150 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonFilm & Video Artist Trina RobinsonWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with film and video artist Trina Robinson.About Artist Trina Robinson:Trina Michelle Robinson explores the relationship between memory and migration through film, print media and archival materials. She wants to get to the root of lost memories, especially in relation to migration, whether the move forced or initiated by a search for new opportunities. We all have a migration story in our bloodlines. She st...
2023-09-2614 minall body no brainsthis is shewould you ever knock on a neighbor's door? chlo got stuck hanging out with a facebook marketplace buyer. em defied all odds and went out to a fashion week party. does anyone else still use facebook?Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - ticketsMore at therealemilywilson.c...
2023-09-2457 minall body no brainsadult birthdayscan we be done with birthday dinners? em talks about how she can never keep a hobby. chlo recalls a beautiful moment with a new york stranger. if you hate your job, it's never too late to find a new one.like, follow, review, and pass it on
2023-09-1747 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMural Artist Juana AliciaWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with mural artist Juana Alicia Araiza.About Artist Juana Alicia:Juana Alicia has been creating murals and working as a printmaker, sculptor, illustrator, and studio painter for over thirty years. Her style, akin to genres of contemporary Latin American literary movements, can be characterized as magical and social realism, and her work addresses issues of social justice, gender equality, environmental crisis and the power of r...
2023-09-1216 minall body no brainsgirl mathwhat are the two girliest things in the world? math and dinner. em dishes on opening for please don't destroy all summer. chlo dishes on why she will never, ever go back to long island. plus: their go-to movie theater snacks.Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - tickets
2023-09-1056 minall body no brainspickers anonymousdoesn't everyone pick? chlo and em dish on dirty habits, everything showers and this week's new york stories. and of course, the age old question: what are the girls doing these days? are we wearing skims? dm your thoughts @littyandshttyinthebigbadcity.Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyEmily Wilson: Fixed show dates11/18 - Seattle - tickets11/19 - Portland - tickets12/7 - DC (tickets available soon)12/8 - Boston - tickets
2023-09-0348 min
all body no brainstrailer: all body no brainsemily wilson and chloe richman (aka your last two brain cells) try to make sense of our dying world while knowing nothing about anything. new episodes every sunday!follow the hosts!emily wilsonchloe richmanfollow the pod!instagramtiktokapple podcastsspotifyyoutubeproduced and edited by nicole lyons productionsinstagramwebsiteartwork by leigh mcgrathartwork photo...
2023-09-0101 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCharcoal Artist Esteban SamayoaWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Esteban Samayoa, an Oakland based charcoal artist. About Artist Esteban Samayoa:Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa grew up in Sacramento and started drawing when he was three years old. His only formal art class was at Sacramento City College, where a teacher showed him how to use charcoal, which became his favorite medium. A few years ago, to push himself, Esteban moved to...
2023-08-2916 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonWatercolor & Contemporary Culture Artist Kelly InouyeWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with watercolor artist Kelly Inouye. About Artist Kelly Inouye:Kelly Falzone Inouye uses watercolor to explore contemporary culture.She has presented solo exhibitions at venues including Marrow Gallery in San Francisco, SPRING/BREAK Art Show LA in Culver City, and Interface Gallery in Oakland. Notable group exhibitions include “The de Young Open” at The de Young Museum and “Contemporary Watercolor” at Morgan Lehman Gallery in...
2023-08-1520 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPhotographer Shao Feng HsuWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with photographer Shao Feng Hsu.About Artist Shao Feng Hsu:Shao-Feng Hsu is a photographer whose work around the world mainly focuses on the interaction of humans and aquatic environment. From his native Taiwan — where he trained as a competitive swimmer — to Australia, Cambodia, Japan, and beyond, Shao-Feng Hsu has immersed himself in aquatic cultures in an ongoing study of the impact of the Anthropocene Era o...
2023-08-0114 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMultimedia Artist Heesoo KwonWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with SF based multimedia artist Heesoo Kwon...About Artist Heesoo Kwon:Heesoo Kwon is a multidisciplinary artist based in San Francisco. Positioning herself as an artist, activist, archivist, anthropologist, and religious figure. Kwon builds feminist utopias in the digital realm that liberate one from personal, familial, and historical trauma rooted in patriarchy. Central to her practice and substantial bodies of work is Leymusoom, an autobiographical f...
2023-07-1812 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonArtist & Professor Taravat TalepasandWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Artist & Portand State University Professor Taravat Talepasand.About Artist Taravat Talepasand:Taravat Talepasand is an artist, activist, and educator whose labor-intensive interdisciplinary painting practice questions normative cultural behaviors within contemporary power imbalances. As an Iranian-American woman, Talepasand explores the cultural taboos that reflect on gender and political authority. Her approach to figuration reflects the cross-pollination, or lack thereof, in our Western Society.Visit Ta...
2023-07-0411 min
Worthy Mother PodcastLearning To Listen To Your Inner Child with Jana WilsonThis week on The Worthy Mother Podcast I am joined by Jana Wilson for a conversation on shadow work, reparenting the inner child, and emotional healing as she prepares for the release of her memoir, Wise Little One. We get deep in this one, and Jana shares about her childhood and healing journey, and how she now helps others on their own paths to healing. In this episode, Jana and I talk about:How emotional triggers can stem from childhoodShadow work & reparenting the inner childThe power of connecting with your childhood selfThe importance of imagination in h...
2023-07-0452 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonPhotographic Artist & Landscape Architect Ron SaundersWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Ron Saunders, a landscape architect and artist in San Francisco. She visited Ron at his studio at the Minnesota Street Project, and he talked about becoming a landscape architect, why he likes public art projects, and starting a group for Black artists.About Artist Ron Saunders:Ron Moultrie Saunders, a co-founding member of the 3.9 Art Collective, is a photographic artist and landscape architect. Originally f...
2023-06-2012 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonMultimedia Artist & Filmmaker Lynn Hershman LeesonWelcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with multimedia artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson. This was recording during a visit to her show, About Face, at San Francisco’s Altman Siegel Gallery. The show covered the last five decades of Lynn's career and work exploring the role of technology in the human condition. Lynn's work is showing now at the SF Altman Siegel Gallery until July 8. CLICK HERE to visit the Viewing Room. ...
2023-06-0609 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonCeramic Artist Cathy Lu - Our Debut Episode!Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Richmond ceramics artist, Cathy Lu. Cathy is one of the winners of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s prestigious SECA award and her work is on display on the second floor of the museum for free through the end of May.About Artist Cathy Lu:Cathy grew up in Miami, in a family of immigrants from Taiwan and China. Her work manipulates tra...
2023-05-2313 min
Art Is Awesome with Emily WilsonWelcome to Art is Awesome!Welcome to Art is Awesome! hosted by Emily Wilson...We are excited to share this new podcast, featuring artists in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond... Be sure to subscribe wherever you find your podcast media, so you wont miss an episode... conversations begin dropping in May! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2023-05-1500 min