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In this episode, I interview the 10 finalists in The Bennett Prize.
I also chat with Ayana Ross, the winner of the last Bennett Prize, and the creators of the prize, Steven Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt.
The Bennett Prize - @thebennettprize
Shiqing Deng, Brooklyn, New York - @demodemoooo
Ruth Dealy, Providence, Rhode Island - @ruth_dealy
Ronna S. Harris, New Orleans, Louisiana - @harrisronnas
Haley Hasler, Fort Collins, Colorado - @haleyhasler
Sara Lee Hughes, Lockhart, Texas - @sara.lee.hughes
Monica Ikegwu, Baltimore, Maryland - @monica165
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Two Idiots Talking About ArtEpisode 06: Monica Ikegwu Sits Down With The IdiotsIn this episode we were fortunate to interview the incredibly skilled Monica Ikegwu! Holy mackerel if you haven't seen her work go check it out now. Enjoy!
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The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterEmpowering African American Portraiture: Unveiling the Artistic Journey of Monica IkegwuMonica Ikegwu is a Baltimore-based artist with a remarkable talent for African American portraiture, using vivid colors, intricate textures, and innovative compositions to capture the essence and power of her subjects. In a thought-provoking interview on "The Truth in This Art" hosted by Rob Lee, Monica shares her artistic journey, drawing inspiration from her family and surroundings, and her accomplishments, including prestigious awards like the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant and the AXAArt prize. Throughout the conversation, she explores the significance of African American representation in the art world and its transformative impact on narratives and self-discovery. Discover how Monica's...2021-05-1924 min
Art and BS Podcast082 - "Them Edges Tho" feat. Monica IkegwuMonica Ikegwu joins us on this episode, tapping in from Baltimore, MD. We get a chance to talk about her painting process, her musical tastes, we also get a chance to learn more about her work, Nigerian food, James gets in his bag and goes on a few rants, and the usual Art and BS. Check out Monica's work on Instagram @monica165 after you shoot her the follow, hop over to @artandbspodcast and let us know what you think in the comments. 2021-03-111h 37
Local ColorEpisode 65 - Monica IkegwuMonica is an incredibly talent painter who has achieved many milestones you'd expect from an artist decades in the game. While still an undergrad at MICA, Monica has won numerous prizes in art contests, secured representation by a gallery out West, and above all, has earned the blessing of her parents to continue making art (and money). Listen as she explains why MICA wasn't her first choice, her process behind creating from idea to execution, and why being stubborn pays off, and sometimes backfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-01-0429 min
Local ColorEpisode 64 - Thomas JamesThomas James has been deep in the art game since college, but he didn't go to art school. He made his art world connections out in Western MD, an area more known for its mountains than its art. Those connections gave Thomas the experience and Rolodex to make moves in the Annapolis art scene, expanding his reach to D.C. and Baltimore. Listen as we talk about tattoos, the idea of a curator's life and the reality of a curator's life, and the road Thomas took to get where he is today.Links to upcoming exhibitions Thomas is...2019-12-1451 min