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Broken AreaEpisode 570 - Petrified FudgeWe skipped last week for a good reasonThe awesome Noëlla Guimond, Isabelle’s Maman, died last week. She had a huge impact on our lives of course, but, she affected many others. Her work was always about lifting other people up. Remember that.Oh yeah, and the USA sucks. You can take your trade war and shove it.I’ll see Maddie in a couple of months.Hey, maybe Isabelle will go to Germany!Oh yeah, it snows a lot again.2025-02-0833 minBroken AreaEpisode 563 - There's a Lull in the Fighting, Call IsabelleMore snow.Isabelle has a workshop today, I hope she can do it in person.Like I said, more snow.I gave an exam this week, the term is done!One day we will retire.Jon is a shovelling machine2024-12-0739 minBroken AreaEpisode 561 - Poetic Feel Nice day today.Indeed, I’d take my bike out if it weren’t such a pain.We watched the Snake River Canyon jump, err, Mike Tyson fighting Logan Paul.It was fun, also Isabelle watched sports.It was brutal.The two middle fights were actually pretty good.Isabelle has lots of art projects on the go.2024-11-1635 minBroken AreaEpisode 558 - Haven't Done the Whole ThingOK, like when will summer end? It’s going up to like 28 today.Jon came along, and got the movie you see in the past.Isabelle has a big day, she is presenting an installation today and next week for Ontario Culture Days. It’s a long process, going from the early conceptual days to today. Isabelle takes you through it.I will come down tonight on my bike to help her out.Oh also, I picked up a few season s of the Twilight Zone.2024-09-2830 minBroken AreaEpisode 550 - Isabelle's InksVery warm today, so no bike ride I don’t think.I will mow the lawn though, yay…Isabelle is doing some art today with our friend Ray.She makes ink out of stuff and things.LCBO today. 2024-07-2744 minBroken AreaEpisode 549 - Elaborate HeadsToday was a parade Isabelle wanted to see, so, she saw it.I shopped. When I was done she FaceTimed with me (as you can see here).I’ve pretty much figured out how to keep the. grocery bill pretty steady, but it involves knowing how to cook.Isabelle’s birthday was yesterday.She did some pretty cool stuff for her birthday.I remember the Shriner’s parades as a kid with the guys on the little motorcycles and 15 guys in a VW Beetle and all of that.2024-07-2028 minBroken AreaEpisode 543 - Everyone Sneezes DifferentlyVery nice day today, it was 19when we left the house.I hope it isn’t super windy, it has been really windy lately.Isabelle has another art trip coming up.We get our new car soon!Sneezes are as unique as fingerprints.(I may have made that last bit up).2024-06-0135 minBroken AreaEpisode 543 - What's Going On With ThingsWe didn’t have one last week because Isabelle was in Quebec.She was picking up the (in pieces) dresser you see in the post.I ordered groceries last week, first time for me.Isabelle, as always, has a bunch of art stuff on the go.Rainy today.Getting a new car soon!2024-05-2539 minBroken AreaE[ospde 541 - The Daves of Our LivesHow do you like the new theme?Nice day today.Jon has been watching a vegan cooking show.Isabelle is off to a powwow.I’m getting used to non structured days.Probably get my bike out again this afternoon2024-05-1130 minBroken AreaEpisode 540 - Is It Spring?Damn the weather has been odd.It seems though that spring might finally be here.That said, I have to mow the lawn….Isabelle has a busy day ahead as well.I got a new computer!We’re getting a new car!The YMCA thing might end up working out.2024-05-0429 minBroken AreaEpisode 539 - Flower Shpaed GizmosTHE TERM IS OVER.The weather isn’t very nice.I have my bike off the trainer.Isabelle is doing her normal Isabelle things, running around, applying for grants etc.Grocery store was somewhat empty today.2024-04-2733 minBroken AreaEpisode 537 - OpensI cannot believe the amount of wind today.Other than that it is nice and clear and sunny.Our honours thesis students in psychology presented their data last night, then we all went out for dinner and it was awesome.Isabelle had a gerat opening this week. It was a lot of fun and the work its excellent.Isabelle has been watching a show on Netflix about prisoners.I have an exam to give this week.I get too many emails.2024-04-1337 minBroken AreaEpisode 536 - I'll Use Something ElseNice day today, 11C, might even take my bike out.THE TERM IS OvER!Now I’m just marking like a fiend.Isabelle has an opening coming up, so she is pretty busy.Hanging an art show is not easy.Jon had a great year at the U.2024-04-0640 minBroken AreaEpisode 535 - Share That CrumbNot too nice today. Damn the weather has been odd.It’s getting to the end of the term, and it cannot come quickly enough.Isabelle did a thing with the OAC recently. An important thing.The store was pretty busy, even though we went early because tomorrow is Easter.Yesterday was Good Friday, today is fair to middling Saturday.2024-03-3029 minBroken AreaEpisode 534 - He Said SarcasticallyRecorded on a Saturday, posted on a Sunday.I’ve been marking.I’m not a marking fan.Isabelle has a thing over the weekend.The weather is weird, now it’s colder than normal.Still, as noted, not normal.2024-03-2427 minBroken AreaEpisode 533 - Experimenting With BioplasticLousy day today, only 3 degrees and raining.The term is getting closer to ending. I’m in the tunnel, I. can see a light.I’m not going to CO3 for the first time in 10 years.Isabelle is, as always, applying for grants.I saw my students’ honours thesis project poster presentations yesterday, they were great!I hate when they are stocking the shelves while I shop.2024-03-1632 minBroken AreaEpisode 532 - It's Getting FishyThat’s because we have been eating more fish.Gross day today, 2 and rain.Had one of my favourite cashiers again.It’s been a busy week, lots of marking.I had a good meeting I can’t talk about. No, seriously a good meeting!Isabelle didn’t get a grant, but she keeps on trucking, you know she’s getting the next one.2024-03-0927 minBroken AreaEpisode 530 - Micro MinusculeBack to Friday.Really cold today, like -10, but it is supposed to go up to like 2 or something. This is the least harsh winter ever here.I’ve been doing out taxes.Isabelle as usual has a thing this afternoon. She’s going to teach people about rotoscoping.This is the last day of the break.I had a 70s nostalgia moment with my cashier.2024-02-2328 minBroken AreaEpisode 529 - I Have NothingTUESDAY?!Yes Tuesday, we messed up last week’s recording.We know Rob Lee isn’t complaining.The other Dr. Brodbeck is here visiting.It’s always great having Maddie here.Oh yeah, Isabelle and Maddie are watching somme show called ‘I Have Nothing’Going up to +1 today, the ‘winter’ my be ending.2024-02-2019 minBroken AreaEpisode 528 - Second Hand SugarFriday is our day.The weird warm weather is still here, but it is supposed to go away by Sunday.Still, it looks and feels like April, it’s umm, weird, let’s use that again.I am marking.Isabelle is arting.Wasn’t too too bd today.2024-02-0928 minBroken AreaEpisode 527 - Looping in the LoopsAnother Fridaycast, as is becoming our custom.Isabelle ahs a student intern working with her, which is pretty great. Both parties are getting something out of it, which is how such things shoudl work.I am marking.I am literally marking right now, just waiting for a file to load.We got a new tentative agreement, let’s see if it is accepted. (Probably wil be).Did I mention that I am marking?There’s like no snow. but everything is fine….2024-02-0231 minBroken AreaEpisode 526 - Internal Bell For 354Now that’s a title.Friday again.It’s weirdly warm, but no, it’s fine…We stopped off at Isabelle’s studio, you’ll hear some of that.Something good happened at work, can’t tell you what it is yet.Term is getting more easy to deal with.The city is trying to do some good things for Francophones, which is good.2024-01-2643 minBroken AreaEpisode 525 - Soap and DynamiteFriday shopping?Again?!Well let’s see if I get this posted before Saturday.Work has been, interesting, let’s go with that.Isabelle has, as usual, a metric tonne of art stuff going on.Today will be super busy.There is a car parked in a field. By itself. Without any tire tracks.It’s -20.2024-01-1929 minBroken AreaEpisode 524 - The Larry Tyler Moore ShowI’m extremely proud of this title.Isabelle has sent her artwork to Sudbury to be shown, and it made it.Isabelle makes plastic. Seriously.Hopefully next week will be less hectic at work.I ran into my friend Brandon.There was nobody at the grocery store, we were supposed to have a big storm, hasn’t happened.I’ve added more stuff to my Plex servicer.2024-01-1330 minBroken AreaEpisode 523 - A Placce To Do a ThingBack to Saturday.We had a freezing drizzle warning over night, so there was a lot of ice to scrape off of the car.The term starts Monday, I’m pretty much ready.Isabelle as usual has a lot of cool stuff on the go.Jon is also ready for the term.The Fringe is a big world wide thing.2024-01-0634 minBroken AreaEpisode 520 - Get Away I Don't Want ThisWeird week, heavy snow, then melting.It’s getting closer to Christmas!I bought the Meli Melo stuff.Isabelle is watching NYPD Blue. Lots of stuff changes throughout the show.She’s also making ink.I have a few things to do before taking a break.Cashed in my PC points this week.2023-12-1631 minBroken AreaEpisode 519 - High BreathingSo that was a fun week. On Saturday I found out I had COVID.Well, I’m all up to date on my vaccines etc so I was ok, though a couple of the days were very unpleasant.That said, I’m good now,, but boy did shopping tire me out.Isabelle always has stuff on the go.I got our turkey.Nice day today.Isabelle is looking for new traditions.2023-12-0938 minBroken AreaEpisode 518 - C to the NDOPIt’s Canadian National Day of Podcasting. An ‘even’t dreamed up by some people or something. Anyway, it is a time when you can hear, on Dec 1, a bunch of great indie podcasts. And this one…Oh we’re a day early, hopefully this will. not mess up Rob Lee’s schedule…I’ll be involved in six shows today, which is. one. shy of my record.Isabelle is making cool ornaments, you can hear about them in the episode, and, see one in the accompanying picture.THE TERM IS NEARLY OVER!...2023-12-0130 minBroken AreaEpisode 517 - Here is a PuppeteerThis episode has nothing to do with puppets, but it’s a good title.We’re off to a thing tonight, so we needed wine, hence the LCBO stop.Isabelle is building a thing out of giant Mecano.The term is almost over.The. Alouettes won the Grey Cup.There is less of a connection with sports heroes than there used to be.2023-11-2551 minBroken AreaEpisode 516 - Abstract and WeirdSe today it is a short one.Isabelle had a thing in the morning, so I took the bus to the store and Isabelle picked me up.The thing was an open house at her studio and others.I’ve got a lot coming up this week, tests and essays to mark.I thought I was going to miss my bus, but then I didn’t.Oh this was recorded Saturday, but released on Sunday.2023-11-1915 minBroken AreaEpisode 515 - Double Digit NovemberIt’s November.It’s not super nasty out, so any decent day is a win.Isabelle has been super busy arting.I’m in that sort of calm before the storm part of the term.Isabelle managed to buy clothes at the store in the time between me getting to the checkout and paying. It was impressive.We might be buying a fake Christmas tree, which will end our Christmas tree episodes….2023-11-1100 minBroken AreaEpisode 514 - Don't touch the HallsWe had a big trip this week.Not to bury the lede, but there are now two Dr.s Brodbeck in the family.Our drive was eventful.On the way home we ate Chinese food in a gas station parking lot.We’re very proud of Maddie.We’re very proud of Jon too, he was great at home giving out candy and all of that.As usual Isabelle has art stuff coming up and I have teaching stuff.2023-11-0434 minBroken AreaEpisode 512 - Award WinningLet’s start off by saying that Isabelle got a big award this week!You can hear her acceptance speech in this episode.It was nice that people from the U, including the president, were there.It’s hard being a one person anything.A little cool today.I bought the Halloween candy this week because I plan ahead!2023-10-2129 minBroken AreaEpisode 511 - Hair CommasNice day today, 8C, clear, though windy.Isabelle’s hair makes punctuation.Isabelle got some arm warmers which, I didn’t know were a thing.Not too busy today, I guess everyone was burnt out from thanksgiving or something..We had friends over!Oh and some really bad stuff happened to our neighbours. We’re thinking of them.2023-10-1448 minBroken AreaEpisode 510 - NineNineNineNineMaybe this should have been last week’s title.Also, this is likely the earliest in an episode where we have come up with a title.OK, the heat wave is over, it is 9 degrees out.Also it is grey. I think I may take my bike in.Isabelle didn’t get a grant, ahh well, can’t win ‘em all, but it’s nice if you can.It’s the break week!2023-10-0735 minBroken AreaEpisode 508 - Not Her AgainIsabelle is back from her trip to Ottawa.Jon and I had a good week while she was away.It’s super warm out.Isabelle met a Senator.We’re going to a Franco thing tomorrow.Not Francisco Franco you idiots…2023-09-2334 minBroken AreaEpisode 507 - Me Old AmWe went early this week, Isabelle has a thing at noon.So it’s the first week, well the first real week of the term. It’s fine, everything is fine…Isabelle was on tv this week!Jon seems to be enjoying my classes.Nice day today, might get a ride in.It’s been decent out all week really.2023-09-1633 minBroken AreaEpisode 506 - Hhhhnice
It’s quite nice out.It’s the first week of school. So I had classes. Jon came.Isabelle has been painting. Doors. In hour house.Something happened before we started recording and we aren’t telling you about it.Isabelle is, as usual, working on art things.I got one of my two favourite cashiers.The air conditioners are coming out, Jon is not too please about that, but you can’t have them in forever.2023-09-0942 minBroken AreaEpisode 505 - I Forgot What I Was Going to Call This OneI know I typed something into the Backpack studio notes, alas, I have nothing.It’s the last long weekend of the summer.Because of that, it was a bit nuts at the store.I ran into Brandon, a colleague in biology.Isabelle is setting up an exhibition today.There will be an art talk next week, here is a link to Isa’s micro gallery’s instagram page.It’s going to get warm, I think I’ll watch Baa Baa Black Sheep and take notes while ragi...2023-09-0235 minBroken AreaEpisode 504 - Give It Away NowNice day today, somewhat cooler, fall is coming.We went to a wedding. They had a cool ‘giveaway’ thing.This, as with the tea ceremony from June, should be added to all weddings.Isabelle has two short films in a film festival in Toronto!Isabelle has been making ink.Yo, Anglo media, she’s right here…2023-08-2642 minBroken AreaEpisode 503 - Colour Is HardNice day today.You might say it’s a nice day for a ……It’s been super windy, so much so that I haven’t ridden my bike.Oh and I broke a spoke this week.We’re off to Sean and Ray’s wedding today.I can’t remember the last complete wedding thing I went to.Isabelle went to a pretty cool art show last night.2023-08-1933 minBroken AreaEpisode 502 - Paying the Bills and Feeding the StomachThe weather is a bit gross, but, we had fun.I needed new bike tires (photo attached).ISABELLE GOT A GIANT GRANT!! Congratulations to her.She will do some great things with the support.Isabelle also made a song for today.Plus we needed gas, which I know you all find quite exciting.2023-08-1256 minBroken AreaEpisode 501 - Each Mouthful is a PleasureJon came with us today to buy some clothes. He didn’t say much.Isabelle went to a drawing club.There was pizza at the drawing club that is pretty great.Store was a bit nuts, as it is a long weekend.I believe civic holiday is the day we celebrate the Honda Civic.Really nice day today.2023-08-0535 minBroken AreaEpisode 500 - You Pump Gas and Buy ThingsHoly crap we’ve done 500 of these things!We just got back from MMPR 23.Isabelle saw some great art stuff.It was great seeing Anth and Jay and Dude and Yooper and Candace and Jasen with an E and Stephanie and Oliver. (I probably missed someone, don’t really care….)We went to an 80s themed restaurant, which, if it existed in the 80s.Jon stayed here in the Sault and did great. 2023-07-3026 minBroken AreaEpisode 499 - Isabelle's Soup of HorrorWe’ve almost done 500 of these.Also, we started podcasting on July 29, 2005, so this is an anniversary show of sorts.No you can’t find the old ones.Mike Mussel visited!We’re on our way to MMPR tomorrow.It’s at least a thousand degrees.Went to the LCBO today, bag.2023-07-2750 minBroken AreaEpisode 498 - Bunny MashAn early one today as Isabelle has a thing.Isabelle is fixing her bunnies that were vandalized.Very nice day today!Most young people, when they are bored, don’t wreck things.I told the story of the refreshing rotisserie chicken, which I may have done before but I don’t care. What did you pay for this anyway?2023-07-2233 minBroken AreaEpisode 497 - Car Video EditingAnother grey day.Hey, it’s time for summer festivals! We have one going on right now in townIsabelle did a cool collaboration with a slam poet.We’ve been biking.The weather might be nice or it might be a storm, who knows?There were tornadoes this week in Ottawa and outside of Montreal.An outdoor concert had to be canceled in Quebec City due to scary weather.But don’t worry, everything is fine…..2023-07-1535 minBroken AreaEpisode 496 - WarmcoldIt’s one of those weird days (17 and overcast) where it feels sort of warm and humid and chilly in a way. I’m not complaining, it beats the heat waves in more eastern parts of the countryPeople vandalized a bell at the museum. This annoys me. Isabelle takes a more nuanced view, as she does.Jon added things to the list as I shopped.Isabelle’s hands hurt from cycling, and we’re going again tomorrow damnit!2023-07-0842 minBroken AreaEpisode 494 - Following Where the Bunnies End UpNice day today.Tom, Isabelle’s former prof and our former colleague, is in town.They are checking out the public art project from last year.We hope another colleague stays.No real smoke today, though it tastes like.a steel town.2023-06-1749 minBroken AreaEpisode 493 - It's Not Small but It's SmallRecorded on a Friday.Released on a Saturday.Rob Lee in a shambles!Today is convocation day, and Isabelle has a thing, which explains the odd recording time.The smoke has been crazy.The heat wave has broken.2023-06-1035 minBroken Areaepisode 492 - This Burger is FloraFriday?Yes Friday, deal with it.Crazy week. I had a departmental retreat.Isabelle was a camera operator for the local cable tv channel.It is insanely hot.Today is also the fifteenth anniversary of my Dad’s death.Also, it’s pride month and the grocery store we usually go to has cool flags up.LCBO run! Bag, and no sign!2023-06-0247 minBroken AreaEpisode 491 - As Long as Your Mouth is Open You're Happynow that’s a title.Isabelle had a hectic week, all over the place.Our mayor speaks French.We got the last bottle of propane!(Oh that propane stop means an extra break this week).I have a departmental retreat next week. Yay?2023-05-2744 minBroken AreaEpisode 490 - Like the Wizard Moving CurtainsI looked and this title was in my notes on backpack studio. Now, is it the one I typed in on Thursday? Look I don’t know, its not Monday.Monday? WHAT?Yes, we recorded most of this one on Thursday shopping, then finished up on Monday in the backyard.It is a holiday today.We went to Sudbury and Isabelle’s film was in a show!Jon was amazing (he came with us).Spring is finally here.2023-05-2247 minBroken AreaEpisode 489 - I Don't Sell PotatoesEarly this week, as Isabelle has a thing in North Bay over the weekend.What a nice day! Definitely will be some cycling in store today. Well, not in the store, but you know what I mean.My cycling injuries are pretty much healed.Isabelle got fish and chips from a place.Trees are budding!2023-05-1139 minBroken AreaEpisode 488 - Lead With Your ChinA bit early today as Isabelle has a thing.I got into a cycling accident this week. Don’t worry I’m fine.It’s not a pleasant day. Rain, 11 degrees, not great.Isabelle will be a cable access star!Still settling into the spring groove.2023-05-0634 minBroken AreaEpisode 487 - Your Husband Has AuthorityThat title is, obviously, ironic….12 degrees and rainy today. Beats the hell out of last week.Isabelle has grants to work on, as usual.My term is done!!!I received a very nice email yesterday from a student.I GOT MY BIKE OUT.I’m going to BBQ steaks tonight. I didn’t mention this on the podcast, but damn am I excited.2023-04-2936 minBroken AreaEpisode 485 - Patchy SnowWill actual spring come?Did it come while I was in Florida?We lost a friend and colleague.The weather is pretty bad. There’s nothing worse than cold rain.Isabelle is learning more media stuff.The term is over.People don’t understand weighted averages.2023-04-2237 minBroken AreaEpisode 485 - Yawning RothkoTuesday?Look, what did you pay for this? If we do it on Tuesday we do it on Tuesday.We did because I was away in Florida.I also had my flight diverted from Sault Ste Marie to Sudbury and then back to Toronto so I stayed an extra day.I also stayed up until 3.30 a lot, too much really.The food in Melbourne Florida is not the greatest.Isabelle gave a bunch of presentations to school kids today, and it was a success!See...2023-04-1853 minBroken AreaEpisode 484 - Too Bathroom ArtWell it is Easter weekend, the time when all of Salt Ste Marie goes insane and everyone shops. So we shopped early today. Still, it was not a great deal of fun.I’m off to the US for a conference next week!Isabelle is on a committee for the city and she is getting some art put up.Sometimes people cancel meetings just before meetings.We had another two big snowfalls last week, but we are pretty sure it is all behind us.2023-04-0847 minBroken AreaEpisode 483 - The Solution is Art
This is what I woke up to
This one was recorded at our dining room table because of the GIANT FUCKING SNOWSTORM.It’s probably the most snow we’ve had in a day in about five years.It took 1 hr 40 min to shovel.Yesterday was thesis conference day!My students did well.Isabelle has some cool stuff coming, including an installation, and a show she is working on with two colleagues.She’s also got a bread tie app idea.Jon drops in a f...2023-04-0100 minBroken AreaEpisode 482 - Me Art Me Good Art Want Look?A bit earlier today, which I’m all for.There’s apparently a snow storm coming! (That’s fake enthusiasm).Isabelle has a thing today where people will paint figures she’s made.It’s sugar bush season.Mooose.I think I was pretty funny in this one, just saying.2023-03-2536 minBroken AreaEpisode 481 - Face ThoughtsCool one today, -9.Last gasp of winter I imagine.Isabelle spent the week in Toronto.Jon and I had a good week on our own.It’s getting to the end of the term.How about that chicken Big Mac?2023-03-1842 minBroken AreaEpisode 480 - Betwixt The Motorized ConveyencasShort one today, as Isabelle had to head to the gallery. I went too!I’ve been marking.Nice day today though cold.Wheel sites defeat plagiarism! (Narrator, no they do not).Isabelle is off on a trip soon.She went to the mall while I shopped.I can’t wait to get back on my bike.2023-03-1128 minBroken AreaEpisode 479 - The Whole House Is MarkingNice day today, right around freezing and very sunny.I’ve had a heck of a week or two.Mike visited!Dave Visited! (Different Dave).Isabelle has another show coming up.I had trouble finding something in the Beer Store.Jon spoiled the quali for me.2023-03-0452 minBroken AreaEpisode 478 - More GesturalHey, three stops today!Not a bad one at all, weather wise, pretty reasonable, -9.Isabelle is making cutout musicians.We had to buy a new microwave.I’m not a joiner.2023-02-2544 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 49 Damnatio Memoriae<p>Spring will never arrive! Sault Ste. Marie saw the most snow this year, Isabelle can see 5 ft tall snow banks out her window while Mark can see grass out of his in London Ontario. Isabelle would rather forget this past Winter. Talking about memory, there was in ancient Roman time a social behaviour called “Damnatio Memoria” which caused Romans to want to erase another person from history by scratching this person from paintings, removing their names from walls. Isabelle argued that the modern impulse of Damnatio Memoria would be “unfriending” someone from Facebook. Mark and Isabelle discuss grant ap...2019-03-2552 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 49 Damnatio MemoriaeSpring will never arrive! Sault Ste. Marie saw the most snow this year, Isabelle can see 5 ft tall snow banks out her window while Mark can see grass out of his in London Ontario. Isabelle would rather forget this past Winter. Talking about memory, there was in ancient Roman time a social behaviour called “Damnatio Memoria” which caused Romans to want to erase another person from history by scratching this person from paintings, removing their names from walls. Isabelle argued that the modern impulse of Damnatio Memoria would be “unfriending” someone from Facebook. Mark and Isabelle discuss grant applications, they tal...2019-03-2500 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 48 A visit with Yves Larocque and Mónica Márquez<p>Isabelle welcomes two special guests today, Yves Larocque and Mónica Márquez, owners and facilitators of <em>Walk the arts</em>, an artistic company that oversees the administration of BRAVO-ARTS, in Ottawa. We met on International Women’s Day at Algoma University where we recorded this conversation. This special episode then, marks the end of a long process for Isabelle, as a recent member of BRAVO-Arts (Bureau de regroupement des artistes visuels de l’Ontario), she facilitated the installation of <em>pentadécagone</em> and welcomed two artists Doris L...2019-03-1052 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 48 A visit with Yves Larocque and Mónica MárquezIsabelle welcomes two special guests today, Yves Larocque and Mónica Márquez, owners and facilitators of Walk the arts, an artistic company that oversees the administration of BRAVO-ARTS, in Ottawa. We met on International Women’s Day at Algoma University where we recorded this conversation. This special episode then, marks the end of a long process for Isabelle, as a recent member of BRAVO-Arts (Bureau de regroupement des artistes visuels de l’Ontario), she facilitated the installation of pentadécagone and welcomed two artists Doris Lamontagne and Nancy Brandsma who came to Sault Ste. Marie to install this multi-v...2019-03-1000 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 45 Jason McLean Part TwoJason, Mark and Isabelle continue their meandering conversation. It take us to many places: Lola festival, talking about Yoko Ono, Bus Shelter pieces, Prince Trivia, Undiscovered Facts, Roberta Bondar , 180 Projects, so many things lined up, the realities of being an artist/breaks, Basquiat, Ben Portis, the future of podcasts as archives, Deep Color podcast, Cough Park Project (35:00).From London Ontario to Sault Ste. Marie, from Toronto to Vancouver, and to Brooklyn where Jason lives with his wife and two sons. Thanks to Jason and Mark for this great opportunity! It was an honour to get...2018-07-1800 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 45 Jason McLean Part Two<p>Jason, Mark and Isabelle continue their meandering conversation. It take us to many places: Lola festival, talking about Yoko Ono, Bus Shelter pieces, Prince Trivia, Undiscovered Facts, Roberta Bondar , 180 Projects, so many things lined up, the realities of being an artist/breaks, Basquiat, Ben Portis, the future of podcasts as archives, Deep Color podcast, Cough Park Project (35:00).</p><p>From London Ontario to Sault Ste. Marie, from Toronto to Vancouver, and to Brooklyn where Jason lives with his wife and two sons. Thanks to Jason and Mark for this...2018-07-1852 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 40 A conversation with Sam Decter<p>In this episode, Isabelle has a conversation with a musician friend from Toronto.</p><p>Sam was the co-owner of the Gore Street Café, in Sault Ste. Marie (2015-2016). In this episode, I reconnect with him through the magic of social media. He talks a little bit about some of the shows he saw recently in Toronto; Jessica Karuhanga does performances based on dance and projections (see link below.) Sam has a very experimental side to his artmaking. He blogs and podcasts on Instagram. He plays music and hosts open mic n...2017-04-1352 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 40 A conversation with Sam DecterIn this episode, Isabelle has a conversation with a musician friend from Toronto.Sam was the co-owner of the Gore Street Café, in Sault Ste. Marie (2015-2016). In this episode, I reconnect with him through the magic of social media. He talks a little bit about some of the shows he saw recently in Toronto; Jessica Karuhanga does performances based on dance and projections (see link below.) Sam has a very experimental side to his artmaking. He blogs and podcasts on Instagram. He plays music and hosts open mic nights at the Belljar Café. I ta...2017-04-1300 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 32 Pixels versus Pigment<p>Pixels and technology have inundated our lives. Charles Baudelaire said that urban living or the city was "an immense reservoir of electric energy." in his essay "The Painter of Modern Life" (1863). In the rise of industrialisation and mechanisation, "the eye was never allowed to rest." (Geiger, Rutsky, 2005) The same anxieties felt in the<em> fin du siècle</em> are mirrored in the Twenty-First Century whenever we talk about technology. Bombarded by pixels and movies, v...2016-10-2352 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 32 Pixels versus PigmentPixels and technology have inundated our lives. Charles Baudelaire said that urban living or the city was "an immense reservoir of electric energy." in his essay "The Painter of Modern Life" (1863). In the rise of industrialisation and mechanisation, "the eye was never allowed to rest." (Geiger, Rutsky, 2005) The same anxieties felt in the fin du siècle are mirrored in the Twenty-First Century whenever we talk about technology. Bombarded by pixels and movies, video games, apps, memes, pinterest images and instagram, the pixel is ubiquitous. Mark and I are still o...2016-10-2300 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 31 Digital and Physical Media's Awkward Moments<p>Mark's new phone works, which is good. We discuss my projects in Advanced Studio and in Painting IV. The mixing of drawing and digital work in in my mind, where is it going? I am not sure. Mark used Corel Draw in the past to help with his studies of paintings. We both find zebras fascinating. Join us in our meandering conversations. Do you want to join us? If you're an artist interested in joining the "That's not Art" conversations. Please email me at isabelle.michaud@gmail.com. </p>
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That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 31 Digital and Physical Media's Awkward MomentsMark's new phone works, which is good. We discuss my projects in Advanced Studio and in Painting IV. The mixing of drawing and digital work in in my mind, where is it going? I am not sure. Mark used Corel Draw in the past to help with his studies of paintings. We both find zebras fascinating. Join us in our meandering conversations. Do you want to join us? If you're an artist interested in joining the "That's not Art" conversations. Please email me at isabelle.michaud@gmail.com.
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IsabitsEpisode 109 - The Trip to St. Joe's IslandIsabelle is back2016-07-1800 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 29 Kelsey's Meetup<p>Isabelle and Mark meet at Kelsey's in London Ontario and share impressions on recent exhibits they recently saw. As it turns out, they both saw the work of Barbara Astman especially the exhibit <em>Clementine. </em>The Amy Friend exhibit <em>Dare Alla Luce </em>is amazing, the stars shining over sienna coloured photographs as little fireflies was so good I could have sat in front of those forever. I thought Museum London was really great, there was a big educational room downstairs about water...2016-06-2252 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 29 Kelsey's MeetupIsabelle and Mark meet at Kelsey's in London Ontario and share impressions on recent exhibits they recently saw. As it turns out, they both saw the work of Barbara Astman especially the exhibit Clementine. The Amy Friend exhibit Dare Alla Luce is amazing, the stars shining over sienna coloured photographs as little fireflies was so good I could have sat in front of those forever. I thought Museum London was really great, there was a big educational room downstairs about water, also an exhibit about Mementos and Memorabilia, and a great contemporary exhibit All is Well. 2016-06-2200 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 20 Isabelle's studio visit with Shawn SerfasI was so lucky to meet a great art teacher and artist last Wednesday. Shawn Serfas is a Canadian artist born in Saskatchewan who creates 3-D, multi layered, textural paintings about landscape and about many other topics related to Human interaction with the environment. Shawn graciously agreed to allow me to record our talk together. The song clip at the beginning is Swisha by Ratatat. This podcast was mixed using my iPhone and mixed using Audacity. This is my first time trying Audacity, so wish me luck!!! Thanks for listening and please comment! :-)2015-11-2100 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 20 Isabelle's studio visit with Shawn Serfas<p>I was so lucky to meet a great art teacher and artist last Wednesday. Shawn Serfas is a Canadian artist born in Saskatchewan who creates 3-D, multi layered, textural paintings about landscape and about many other topics related to Human interaction with the environment. Shawn graciously agreed to allow me to record our talk together. The song clip at the beginning is Swisha by Ratatat. This podcast was mixed using my iPhone and mixed using Audacity. This is my first time trying Audacity, so wish me luck!!! Thanks for listening and...2015-11-2152 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 18 - Auguste Renoir and Marina AbramovicThis week we have not prepared anything to talk about specifically, so we let our previous posts on our Facebook page guide our conversation. Isabelle could not remember if Renoir was an Impressionist because of his more "realist" or "classical" tendencies... But he indeed was an impressionist and hung out at Manet's studio. I got my categories and my dates mixed up in this podcast and I'll try to get those firmly in my head. Édouard Manet was the mentor painter who supported and helped Monet, Renoir, and Degas at a period called "la fin du siècle." Then Ma...2015-10-2400 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 18 - Auguste Renoir and Marina Abramovic<p>This week we have not prepared anything to talk about specifically, so we let our previous posts on our Facebook page guide our conversation. Isabelle could not remember if Renoir was an Impressionist because of his more "realist" or "classical" tendencies... But he indeed was an impressionist and hung out at Manet's studio. I got my categories and my dates mixed up in this podcast and I'll try to get those firmly in my head. Édouard Manet was the mentor painter who supported and helped Monet, Renoir, and Degas at a period called "la fin du siècl...2015-10-2452 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 14 CreatingIn this episode, Mark and Isabelle talk about Isabelle's return from a 3 day workshop on Manitoulin island. Mark argues that everyone is capable of creativity, as it is part of the human experience. Isabelle talks about her infatuation with cows. 2015-08-2400 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 14 Creating<p>In this episode, Mark and Isabelle talk about Isabelle's return from a 3 day workshop on Manitoulin island. Mark argues that everyone is capable of creativity, as it is part of the human experience. Isabelle talks about her infatuation with cows. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatsNotArt/~4/VhFk2ve5ybk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2015-08-2452 min
That's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 4- Gigantic Steel and Colour FieldIn this episode we cover a huge amount of topics: Algoma Blue by Llewelyn Davies, Frank O. Gehry's Gugenheim in Bilbao, Serra's UN Square entrance piece, Maya Lin's Vietnam Memorial, amongst a few. As usual, our conversation meanders to what we've done and liked. I have since found what the pick up stick game is called, it's called Mikado sticks! That's what Algoma Blue looks like! Although Isabelle laughs at Mark's red paintings, she actually loves them. Enjoy and don't forget to comment!2015-04-2700 minThat's Not Art - Broken Area PodcastEpisode 4- Gigantic Steel and Colour Field<p>In this episode we cover a huge amount of topics: <em>Algoma Blue </em>by Llewelyn Davies, Frank O. Gehry's Gugenheim in Bilbao, Serra's UN Square entrance piece, Maya Lin's Vietnam Memorial, amongst a few. As usual, our conversation meanders to what we've done and liked. I have since found what the pick up stick game is called, it's called Mikado sticks! That's what Algoma Blue looks like! Although Isabelle laughs at Mark's red paintings, she actually loves them. Enjoy and don't forget to comment!</p...2015-04-2752 min
IsabitsEpisode 27 - Isabelle in Quebec CityQuebec2013-10-1406 minIsabitsEpisode 27 - Isabelle in Quebec CityQuebec2013-10-1400 minIsabitsEpisode 20 - What Does Isabelle Say?Sunday brings its share of madness in my house... I did this for Jeremy Cardiff. It's crazy but I just wanted to have it done so I could move on to my next project! Enjoy... Hahaha!2013-09-2904 minIsabitsEpisode 20 - What Does Isabelle Say?Sunday brings its share of madness in my house... I did this for Jeremy Cardiff. It's crazy but I just wanted to have it done so I could move on to my next project! Enjoy... Hahaha!2013-09-2900 minIsabitsEpisode 16 - OK, Maybe Some More....Isabelle returns!2013-09-1304 minIsabitsEpisode 16 - OK, Maybe Some More....Isabelle returns!2013-09-1304 minIsabitsEpisode 15 - So Long and Thanks For All The IsabitsIsabelle says goodbye2013-09-1106 minIsabitsEpisode 15 - So Long and Thanks For All The IsabitsIsabelle says goodbye2013-09-1106 minIsabitsEpisode 12 - Trying to Get ThereIsabelle is trying to get somewhere2013-08-2808 minIsabitsEpisode 12 - Trying to Get ThereIsabelle is trying to get somewhere2013-08-2808 minIsabitsEpisode 6 - Warning: Frog SingingIsabelle sings a classic2013-08-1200 minIsabitsEpisode 6 - Warning: Frog SingingIsabelle sings a classic2013-08-1200 min