We are very excited to bring you the compelling work of Camella Daeun Kim, who met our writer, Nazish at a show in LA this Spring. When she applied for a feature to our magazine, we were excited and delighted to talk with her. Camella originates from South Korea but has spent over the last…
Joshua Hagler explores how to give a shit about contemporary art in this ongoing series. “I never believed in any of it,” Camilla says. “I never believed in God. I never had that transformative spiritual experience that gives [other religious people] that sense of God they describe.” We sit with tea and talk in her studio, Camilla…
What is your background in music, and what led you to combining it with performance and visual arts? Early on I had the standard parent-enforced piano and guitar lessons, and since then I’ve taught myself a handful of other instruments, but I’m not accomplished in any of them. As a kid, where I really excelled…
To those of you who subscribe to Venison Quarterly, Brain Donnelly may sound familiar. We interviewed him back in our Winter 2014 issue (here) and we are happy to promote his solo-show in the Portland area. We urge our Oregon readers to make it out this exciting exhibition! Nothing Lasts Forever – Show opening in Portland, OR Opening…
Janarie Ricchio’s Artist Statement A house can express the individuality of those who inhabit them or can be used as a tool to create false personas. It is a retreat and a refuge where thoughts can be locked up inside accessible only to the self and anyone they allow in. A house is filled with…
Residencies in Jamaica & Beyond You live and work in your home country of England, but your art practice has taken you all over the world. Tell me a bit about the different residencies that you’ve visited and what series you made there? My first residency was in Jamaica, a real fluke, straight out of…
Quire is a Portland based mixed media artist, who discusses her series Science of Change, previous grant experience and collaging. What is it about the human connection that interests you and why are you drawn to making work through many voices? It’s just how my mind works. When I was in college my dorm room…
A Sense of Things presented by Durden and Ray & Paper 1923 S. Sante Fe Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90021 Opening Reception | Saturday, November 4th, 2017, 4pm -7pm Exhibition Dates | November 4th – November 25th, 2017 Gallery Hours | Tues – Sat 10am – 6pm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Sense of Things follows on from the exhibition The Surface of…
This October the On-Sight Project is thrilled to announce a rare solo exhibition by Oakland kinetic sculptor Nemo Gould. His first solo show in many years, Parts & Labor includes several new never before shown works. On view now through November 12th. Open Fridays 10am-2pm, Saturdays 1-4pm and by appointment. This collection of intricate mechanical sculptures promises a…
Well, we have found there is some across-the-board advice and this holiday season we would like to share it with all of you! Below we have little nuggets of wisdom alongside some exceptional makers and crafters who exemplify what we’re talking about. These artisans make one-of-a-kind pieces that would make unforgettable gifts. Venison would like…
