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Sound and VisionLiv AanrudEpisode 452 / Liv Aanrud earned her B.F.A in painting from the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire(2001) and her M.F.A from Mason Gross School of Art, Rutgers University(2011). She has taught at ARTworks Charter School, Santa Barbara City College, the Armory Center for the Arts, and has designed and led textile workshops in the U.S and Canada.
Aanrud’s work has been the subject of one-person exhibitions at Kravets Wehby Gallery in New York City, and BozoMag, New Image Art, Arvia, 1700 Naud and TSA-LA in Los Angeles. Solo shows also include Finlandia University in Hancoc...2024-12-051h 13
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThe Truth In This Art with Tufted Rug Artist Liv AanrudIn this episode of "The Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee talks with Los Angeles-based textile artist Liv Aanrud, known for her vibrant tufted rug art pieces. Liv delves into her artistic journey, highlighting the profound influence of her grandmother and the themes of joy and pain that characterize her work. The discussion explores the interplay between memory, labor, and creativity, emphasizing the meditative aspects of her artistic process. Liv also reflects on the impact of technology on art, advocating for authenticity and personal connection in a fast-paced, commodified world.Episode Highlight:Guest Introduction (00:01:00...2024-08-141h 03
What’s My Thesis?222 Feminist Utopia - Artist Liv Aanrud2024-06-021h 07
ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#15 with Liv Aanrud (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists Today's conversation is with LA-based artist, Liv Aanrud. Liv is a texile artist . . . a painter . . . someone who makes paintings out of textiles? Doesn't matter. They're great. And so was this converation. I asked Liv about the speed of her practice, her single figure compositions, beauty, where her paintings start, their color and pattern, her influences and collaboration experience. We also discuss the health and well-being in the life of a contempory artist, compromised studios - when it's time to move, liv's ten-year break, st...2023-09-281h 17
NeedleXChangeLiv Aanrud | Folk Art With Feeling [NX006]In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Liv Aanrud.Liv Aanrud is a Los-Angeles based artist whose vibrant tufted rug art pieces are a new form of folk art. These large scale pieces simultaneously explore two realms of the female experience - joy and pain - and are packed with instinctual colour choices that make them visually arresting.Among other things, we talk about the perceived novelty of tufted rugs as an art form and how Liv’s rural upbringing influenced her aesthetic.Be sure to visit our YouTube channel where you can se...2023-08-261h 16
The School Of Unlearning With Elisa HaggartyEP 42: On Art and Community with Catherine HaggartyOn episode 42 for The School of Unlearning I welcome with my twin sister, Catherine Haggarty. Catherine is a Brooklyn based artist, teacher, curator and co-founder of the NYC Crit Club. Catherine walks us through her days in childhood where she learned to make things from what she found and by embracing her imagination. We reminisce on our early memories together and the influence that our Mom and Dad had on us as found solace in art and in sports. It's a sweet episode that gets fiery at times as we discuss and challenge the narratives around art, education and...2023-03-171h 30