Relief Podcast

This week the topic is Joy. Seema and Gina talk about the fleeting nature of joy and where they’re finding joy in this challenging moment.

This week the topic is Collage. Seema and Gina talk about how collage can include everything from mood boards and scrapbooks, to the large scale and monumental works in the museum’s collection.

This week the topic is Play. Seema and Gina discuss how to stay playful during times of stress and how artists use play in their work.

This week the topic is Alternatives. Seema and Gina talk about how the world is turning to creative alternatives during the pandemic and what alternatives can mean to artists.

This week the topic is Process. Seema and Gina discuss the different processes they've been going through during COVID and how artists work through extensive processes to get to a final result.

Episode 5 - Mark Making by Akron Art Museum

Abstract This week the topic is Abstract. Seema and Gina talk about how artists use abstraction and artist Alma Thomas’ career. Deep Dive with Reggie: Alma Thomas “Pond - Spring Awakening,” Alma Thomas, 1972, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson https://www.akronartmuseum.org/collection/?object=1448 Shop Talk with Theron Brown Theron Brown is a multi-faceted musician living in Akron, OH. As a pianist, Theron utilizes his gospel and jazz influences to compose songs under his name and with the Theron Brown Trio. He also ensures a lifelong pursuit in learning and advocating for music through his work as a professor at Kent State University and as the founder of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival. Listen in to hear Theron discuss Alma Thomas, the importance of vulnerability, and what keeps him hopeful and motivated. Website- https://www.theronbrownmusic.com Instagram @theronbrown Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival: https://www.opentonemusic.org/rubber-city-jazz-blues-festival Relief Podcast Music Jordan King is a multi-instrumentalist based in Kent, Ohio. Through his music project, Swell Tides, he has worked with Akron Recording Company and Electric Company Records. His work has been featured in the Devil Strip, Cleveland Scene, Akron Recording Company’s Where the Hell is Akron, OH? Vol. 2. Find Swell Tides on Bandcamp and Spotify, and stay in tune with upcoming shows on Instagram @swelltides https://smelltides.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qa5gCXkIOy2wkvQAPQPAy?si=1OPf7j5hQUCl0IU4zI3-Og

Motivation This week the topic is Motivation. Seema and Gina share some of their thoughts about how motivation looks different during quarantine and how artists get themselves motivated. Deep Dive with Reggie: Mickalene Thomas Show Notes: “Girlfriends and Lovers,” Mickalene Thomas, 2008, The Mary S. and Louis S. Myers Endowment Fund for Painting and Sculpture https://www.akronartmuseum.org/collection/?object=4026 To hear Mickalene Thomas talk about what motivates her, follow this link: https://www.mickalenethomas.com/about Shop Talk with Arron Foster Arron Foster is an artist and educator who works in a variety of media, including printmaking, book arts, video, and installation. Arron has exhibited both nationally and internationally, while also teaching university coursework in print media and book arts. This edition is especially fun since Katelyn had Arron as a professor at Kent State University. Hear Arron discuss Mickalene Thomas’s work, what drives his motivation, and his favorite (and very specific!) salty snack. Website- https://arron-foster.squarespace.com Instagram @fosta1918 Zygote Exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCp1S7V-ujA Current & Forthcoming Exhibitions: Virtual Exhibition- And the Band Played On- Failure, Catastrophe, and Absurdity. IN TOTO Gallery https://www.intotovirtual.com/and-the-band-played-on?utm_campaign=30576f9b-4581-4e64-b658-027b5f69df18&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=861ab816-3257-453e-ab0e-077f01cc3804 2020 Mid American Print Council Juried Members Exhibition hosted by Kent State University. 2020 Screenprint Biennial- Hosted by Todd Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University. Past Lives Collaborative Book project- published by Risolve Studios- Lancaster PA. Cul-De-Sac Print Exchange (Exhibition)- Gathered Glassblowing- Toledo, OH. Relief Podcast Music Jordan King is a multi-instrumentalist based in Kent, Ohio. Through his music project, Swell Tides, he has worked with Akron Recording Company and Electric Company Records. His work has been featured in the Devil Strip, Cleveland Scene, Akron Recording Company’s Where the Hell is Akron, OH? Vol. 2. Find Swell Tides on Bandcamp and Spotify, and stay in tune with upcoming shows on Instagram @swelltides https://smelltides.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qa5gCXkIOy2wkvQAPQPAy?si=1OPf7j5hQUCl0IU4zI3-Og

This week the topic is Spring. This week the topic is Spring. Seema and Gina share some of their thoughts about how the weather affects artists and their work. Deep Dive with Reggie: Spring Thunderstorm View Charles Burchfield, “Spring Thunderstorm,” 1955 https://akronartmuseum.org/collection/Obj832?sid=1&x=51900 View Vincent van Gogh, “Rain,” 1889, Philadelphia Museum of Art, https://philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/82820.html Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Shop Talk with Andrea Myers Andrea Myers is an artist and educator living in NE Ohio. Her work often utilizes painted paper, fabric, scissors, and a sewing machine to create her multi-layered pieces. Even with being a widely exhibited artist, those with a Summit County library card can rent her work through our Akron Art Library program. Hear Myers discusses her relationship with spring, her motivation during these times, as well as the work she is currently creating in her home studio. https://andreamyersartist.com/ Instagram: @andreamyersart "Neon Speed" solo exhibition: https://trm-hot.de/sonderausstellungen.html "Pieced+Painted" two person exhibition: https://udallas.edu/offices/artgallery/index.php “#fromthestudio” online catalogue and exhibition goes live June 19th: https://www.hammondharkins.com Relief Podcast Music Jordan King is a multi-instrumentalist based in Kent, Ohio. Through his music project, Swell Tides, he has worked with Akron Recording Company and Electric Company Records. His work has been featured in the Devil Strip, Cleveland Scene, Akron Recording Company’s Where the Hell is Akron, OH? Vol. 2. Find Swell Tides on Bandcamp and Spotify, and stay in tune with upcoming shows on Instagram @swelltides https://smelltides.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qa5gCXkIOy2wkvQAPQPAy?si=1OPf7j5hQUCl0IU4zI3-Og

This week the topic is Care. Seema and Gina share some of their thoughts about how care has changed in the context of Stay and Home. Deep Dive "Organizing the Physical Evidence (all black, all white)" https://akronartmuseum.org/collection/THA1653?sid=1&x=10517607 Learn more about Bress and watch his digital works: http://brianbress.com/ Shop Talk with So Fun Studio So Fun Studio is Erin Guido and John Paul Costello - a lively collaborative duo living in Ohio City. Together, they create joyful and light-hearted interactive public art and products. Some of which you may have seen around Cleveland and at the Akron Art Museum's Please Touch! exhibit in 2017. Hear them talk about their love for Brian Bress, how creating is self-care, and their must-have desert island studio needs. https://www.sofunstudio.com https://www.eringuido.com https://johnpaulcostello.myportfolio.com Instagram: @ sofunstudio @ egweeds @ jcpform So Fun Studio mentions: https://ohpinkpartyshop.com https://houseparty.com Relief Podcast Music Jordan King is a multi-instrumentalist based in Kent, Ohio. Through his music project, Swell Tides, he has worked with Akron Recording Company and Electric Company Records. His work has been featured in the Devil Strip, Cleveland Scene, Akron Recording Company's Where the Hell is Akron, OH? Vol. 2. Find Swell Tides on Bandcamp and Spotify, and stay in tune with upcoming shows on Instagram @ swelltides. https://smelltides.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qa5gCXkIOy2wkvQAPQPAy?si=1OPf7j5hQUCl0IU4zI3-Og