P.S. Xhibitions

Erica speaks with Khun Minn Ohn about his work in the exhibition Flash: Reality through Light. Khun contemplates his own relationship with photography by approaching the medium commercially and personally. Find Khun's photographs in Flash: Reality through Light on @p.s.xhibitions. Khun Minn Ohn: @khunfupanda

Erica speaks with Venezualan-based photographer Alexis Deniz Machin about his work in the exhibition, Flash: Reality Through Light. They discuss Alexis' initial interests in photography, cultural identity, and religious influences in Venezuela that continue to influence his photography and storytelling. https://denizfotografia.com.ve/ Instagram: @denizfotografia

P.S. Xhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: This Valentine's Day, Virginia and Erica talk with historian Francesca Costa about relationships, marriage, intimacy, and power in Ancient Rome. We advise listener discretion as contents of this episode include sexual assult, pedophilia, and slavery. Resources: Warren Cup: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/D6XhBBXCTPy-tLxOUvy-FQ From Shame to Sin: https://www.google.com/books/edition/From_Shame_to_Sin/IAHP_9o4jcwC?hl=en Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZhb2H2X9H4iPyyQdal5axiC3po-8HFW/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Produce and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: Co-hosts Erica and Virginia speak with photographer Jesse Egner about his relationship with the color pink, exploring its relation to consumerism, color theory, and gender. Egner was previously featured on the podcast in the episode “Defining Disidentification with Jesse Egner.” Magenta Pink: Hex color code #cc338b. Resources: Instagram: @jesseegner Website: https://www.jesseegner.com/ Sarah Cynwar, “Rose Gold,” https://saracwynar.com/ Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tPvFetMGeG86-cLlUUSd0SzUunWdEdMY/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Produce and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica speak with Samantha Combs. As an artist and professor, Combs discusses her artistic process and challenges in the gallery every artist can face. They discuss her work in the exhibition “Pink: The Coded Color.” Combs describes her relationship with the color pink and how it informs her work through materiality, gender, and culture. Soap Pink: Hex color code #f8d4c6. Resources: Instagram: @supra_samm Website: samanthamcombs.com Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2mpKu-1rFxBKTNNhNkD_lImnyaNs6YB/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Produce and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: P.S. Xhibitions welcomes artist and educator, Helen Dolan. They discuss her work in the exhibition “Pink: The Coded Color.” Based in Minnesota, Dolan describes her relationship with the color pink as it relates to femininity, age, the body, and materiality. Barbie Pink: RGB color code #e0218a. Resources: Instagram: @helendolan_art Website: https://www.helendolan.com Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ud-RGYJt5-cw3VMyiiZXdxfBb1ehIcdr/view?usp=sharing

Episode: Threading Layers with Sydney Gush P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Produce and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: P.S. Xhibitions talks with Sydney Gush about her new work in the exhibition The Raconteurs of Thought. They discuss how human emotion, memory, and trauma have influenced Gush's artistic practices of collage, photography, and typography. They highlight social media's influence on fine art and question how technology will aid in the creation and viewing of art. Show Notes: Instagram: @syd_g_art Website: http://www.sydgart.com/ Emily Whitcomb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8770311/ Roland Barthes, Camera Lucida: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Camera_Lucida/yT0iaUzDmIUC?hl=en&gbpv=0 Ars Electronica 2021: https://ars.electronica.art/newdigitaldeal/en/art-technology-studies-chicago/?utm_source=hyperallergic&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=SAIC-ars-electronica https://hyperallergic.com/674156/saic-art-technology-studies-presents-chicago-garden-ars-electronica-2021/ Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/153Ku551jCcO5p3dRZAa0qSFBWFVTxexa/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Produce and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: P.S. Xhibitions welcomes glassblower Lukas Milanak to discuss his work in the show “Process by Design / Design by Process.” Based in New York, Milanak creates experimental and educational works that exist at the intersection of science and craft. Resources: Instagram: @lukaslabs Website: https://www.lukaslabs.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-XhLUH-4lQN2mEVVzNwNQ/videos Show Notes: Historical Background: Alchemy: https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/the-secrets-of-alchemy Murano glass: https://www.invaluable.com/blog/murano-glass/ Exhibitions and Projects: “Allegory and Apparatus” at Beacon Artist Union - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ea2iKOmppbvw4R7OfUhzFdEsSf2cO_Gs/view “Colors to Life” - https://www.stellaonline.art/colors-to-life-by-lukas-milanak Corning Museum of Glass, GlassBarge - https://www.cmog.org/glassmaking/demos/hot-glass-demos/glassbarge Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFf3rEfV0MvX6kHHR3AhTmQRTlY0378b/view?usp=sharing

Show Notes: P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica talk with design historian, Alexis Fair. Following her research of film, Gilded Age, and American culture, Alexis discusses the relationship between the era to contemporary listeners. Primarily analyzing the 1993 film, The Age of Innocence, Alexis speaks to the film's fashion and influence on the modern perception of the Gilded Age. Resources: The Age of Innocence (1993) The Age of Innocence (1920) Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgJ6OHPV9MsOEnI3_ZHPzlFNtkStXio0/view?usp=sharing Alexis Fair: Instagram: @djalexisfair www.alexisfair.com

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Co-hosts Virginia and Erica speak to artist, Brett, about his work in the exhibition Prism: A Refraction of Light for Pride Month. They delve into the quilt, Fancy Farmboy and consider its use of materials, medium, and historical context. Brett describes his process of making works from his Rockwell series and how they have informed his identity, quilts, and future work. Resources: Website: https://www.theartofbrett.net/ Instagram: @bettybrettbo MFA thesis show Wish You Were Here (Wish You Were Queer): https://vpa.syr.edu/mfa-exhibition/2021-mfa-exhibition/brett-morgan/ Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hEXynVHv2cwVue40w3M9z9RpZ7HiExOU/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Erica and Virginia speak to photographer Jesse Egner about his work in the P.S. Xhibition's show, Prism: A Refraction of Light for Pride Month. Egner's photographs explore themes of social interactions and disidentification theory that seek to answer how people define themselves and their place in society. Resources: https://www.jesseegner.com/ Instagram: @jesseegner Podcast Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11GRQT23dZlQadXzRGQ7ZhYfWjiUrexrN/view?usp=sharing Disidentifications: Queers of Color and the Performance of Politics By José Esteban Muñoz, 1999 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Disidentifications/HKhKjG0CsCUC?hl=en Pixy Liao https://www.pixyliao.com/ Haley Morris-Cafiero https://www.haleymorriscafiero.com/ Catherine Opie http://www.artnet.com/artists/catherine-opie/

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Erica and Virginia talk to artist Shannon Gross about their work in the exhibition, Prism: A Refraction of Light for Pride Month. Shannon is a multimedia and ceramic artist who investigates themes relating to queer identity and experience while considering nostalgia and historical lineage for the LGBTQ+ community. Resources: Instagram: @mxshanooon Website: https://www.mxshannongross.com/ Venus of Willendorf: https://mymodernmet.com/the-venus-of-willendorf/ Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WeA_yZkVGvBPh1DrtfuaylDkusbqZTO/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Erica M. Schaumberg and Stefan Dudley Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Erica and Stefan have a conversation with historian Francesca Costa about her work studying Ancient Egypt. Francesca discusses Ancient Egyptians' relationship with design, misconception in 20th century pop culture, and how the study of hieroglyphics can allow us to learn more about a civilization that existed thousands of years ago. Resources: Linda Evans, “Ancient Egyptian Response,” in Profane Landscapes, Sacred Spaces, ed. Jiří Janák and Miroslav Bárta (London: Equinox Publishing Limited, 2019), 71-88. Richard H. Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt (London: Thames & Hudson, 2003). Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vafX1fRKpNaMsehP0PeVLMEd8sw3UJ6M/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica sit down with Brett to discuss his relationship with rural and urban spaces and how they have informed his identity. Brett recently graduated from the MFA program at Syracuse University and continues to draw references from his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania. Virginia, Erica, and Brett discuss thrifting, cottage core, and personal experiences that influence the material and visual culture of rural Pennsylvania. Resources: Website: https://www.theartofbrett.net/ Instagram: @bettybrettbo MFA thesis show Wish You Were Here (Wish You Were Queer): https://vpa.syr.edu/mfa-exhibition/2021-mfa-exhibition/brett-morgan/ Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwK404CYyRqny5jkN88m5EDelTmC5AMM/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Xhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: P.S. Xhibitions welcomes Micro/Macro artist Sarah Tropio, a Philadelphia-based jeweler who specializes in champlevé enameling. Sarah discusses this historic technique, the trials and tribulations of working as an artist, and her connections to the artistic community of Philadelphia. Resources: Instagram: @sarah_tropio Website: https://www.sarahtropio.com/ Moore Art Shop: https://moore.myshopify.com/search?q=sarah+tropio Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Shop: https://store.pafa.org/products/sarah-tropio-autumn?_pos=1&_sid=b50215482&_ss=r Champlevé technique: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/c/champleve-enamelling-1100-1250/ Podcast Transcript Doc: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1QAZbZoCR45l-KKXBV3wsrcOYwtA41Th6

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica talk to their guest, Philip Pane about his work in their exhibition, Micro/Macro: Rural and Urban Experiences on Instagram/@p.s.xhibitions. Philip, a Connecticut based photographer, fell in love with the medium at a young age. Studying history in college, Philip has bridged his two interests. His works in our show address themes within rural and urban landscapes such as memory, life, decay, farming, and geometry. Resources: Reading Terminal Market: https://readingterminalmarket.org/ Zenza Bronica​-SQ Camera: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Bronica_SQ Leica R4 Camera: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Leitz/R4-Everest.html 4x5 B&J Press Camera: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Burke_%26_James_4x5_Speed_Press Philip Pane Instagram: @ppane1 Philip Pane Photography: https://paneph01.wixsite.com/philippanephoto Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rsKY6z_60kgN6Q9GKFvLvsBw1yhfrpsb/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Producer and Editor: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica meet with Cheyenne Davis to discuss her response to the exhibit topics in the online show “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity” on the Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Cheyenne is a writer and multimedia creator who explores themes of fatphobia, beauty, body imagery, and race. Resources: Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDjvQnrbdQnaPzozr4zHaYfKC_15tUNv/view?usp=sharing Cheyenne Davis Instagram: @cheymodee Weighted Words Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ss1vEJNj6m81WjgJ7ADLI Unveild: https://medium.com/unveild “I'm Constantly Compared to Celebrities Simply Because I'm Fat, Black, and It's Not Okay.”: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/im-compared-to-celebrities-simply-because-im-black-fat-48120738 MadameNoire: https://madamenoire.com/author/cheydavis14/ Fannie Lou Hammer (1917-1977): https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer Kimberlé Crenshaw and intersectionality (1959-Present): https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination Mammy Caricature: https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/

P.S. Exhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica have a conversation with artist Sydney Gush and her response to the themes of the Instagram exhibition “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity,” on view @p.s.xhibitions. Currently based in Chicago, Sydney explores the ideas of multiplicity and recontextualization with collage, ceramic casting, and photographic techniques. Resources: Sydney Gush Instagram: @syd_g_art Facebook: @sydgmakesart Website: www.sydgart.com Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OLUr0EZBt4nnwr4jdqLBgkMzpIXi0Ygu/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Xhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Virginia and Erica meet with Ariana Joubert to discuss her response to the exhibit topics in the online show “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity” on the Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Based in the New York Metropolitan area, Ariana takes on many roles as a creator, ranging from a visual artist to skin care to belly dancer. She is also a scholar, studying material culture with a focus on topics relating to gender. Resources: Ariana Joubert Instagram: @arianaj.art Chicago, World's Columbian Exposition (May 1, 1893 – Oct 30, 1893) https://www.britannica.com/event/Worlds-Columbian-Exposition Solomon Bloom (March 9, 1870 – March 7, 1949) Autobiography: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Autobiography_of_Sol_Bloom/MlrUAAAAMAAJ?hl=en Solomon Bloom, Chicago Exposition, and Belly Dancing. Atlas Obscura Article: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-congressman-who-brought-belly-dancing-to-america Podcast Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JkO9K7ml-geWnYPJXTaAPB6gl818WsIP/view?usp=sharing

P.S. Xhibitions A project by Pollock X Schaumberg Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley Summary: Welcome to P.S. Xhibitions. This podcast compliments the exhibitions featured on Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Curators Virginia and Erica ask emerging artists about their work and thoughts on design in the twenty-first century. P.S. Xhibitions seeks to understand and question the complexities of our evolving society by sharing digital stories through art and design. We work with creatives to define the question: how do you make the study of art and design easily accessible, relatable, inclusive, and approachable. Transcript [Music] Virginia: Welcome to P. S. Xhibitions Erica- ...the podcast. My name is Erica V- And I am Virginia. E- On our podcast we plan to talk to artists, performers, and other creatives who have work in our exhibitions over on our Instagram page. V- Our goal is to understand and question the complexities of our evolving society by sharing digital stories through art and design. E- We are constantly asking the question how do we make the study of art and design easily accessible, relatable, inclusive, and approachable? V- We hope you will tune into our first episode premiering this week where we will be talking to Ariana Jubert about belly dancing and how it relates to the larger study of design history and femininity. E- Take a look at our exhibition The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity over on our instagram page linked in our show notes. Thanks for listening. Bye V-Bye [Music]