Podcasts about slow art

"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.” — Makoto Fujimura"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us." — Makoto FujimuraYou are a beautiful masterpiece. But the practice of living artfully comes slowly, often through brokenness, weakness, or failure. Contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura integrates traditional Japanese styles with abstract expressionism and Christian theology, to explore the beauty that can emerge from the ashes pain and suffering. Both his art and his writing call us to behold the gift of creation, participate in its redemption, accentuating the cracks and fractures in our lives, so that grace might abound.Makoto Fujimura—renowned artist, writer, and theologian—joins Dr. Pam King to explore the deep connections between art, faith, and flourishing. Fujimura shares how his Japanese heritage and study of traditional Nihonga painting have shaped his understanding of creativity as a sacred act. Through themes of brokenness, beauty, and slow art, he challenges us to rethink success, embrace imperfection, and create from a place of love and abundance. Whether you're an artist, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning in a hurried world, this conversation will invite you to slow down, behold, and embrace the mystery and beauty of life.Mako Fujimura integrates his artmaking, theology, and culture care advocacy into a beautiful expression of thriving and spiritual health. Through his breathtaking expressionist style, distinctively Japanese methods, and his rooted Christian convictions, he's bringing beauty into being, and inviting us to do the same.In this conversation with Mako Fujimura, we discuss:What art is, what creativity means, and the human capacity for making beautyHow we can live artfully through imperfection, brokenness, trauma, and sufferingHow the practice of a gift economy can lead to mutual thrivingThe slow art of pausing, stopping, and beholding that contributes to our mental and spiritual healthAnd the connection between knowledge and love in a life of creativity and artmaking.Helpful Links and ResourcesFollow Makoto Fujimura on X @iamfujimuraView Mako's art at makotofujimura.comMakoto Fujimura's WritingsMakoto Fujimura's BooksNihonga Art and its TraditionsRefractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & CultureCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common LifeSilence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of SufferingArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingEpisode Highlights"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know.""Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.”"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer.""Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love.""Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."Show NotesMakoto Fujimura discusses the intersection of art, faith, and flourishingThe importance of beholding in a fast-paced worldHow brokenness and imperfection reveal deeper beautyNihonga painting and the wisdom of traditional Japanese artCreativity as an act of love and gift-givingThe Art of BeholdingWhy slowing down is essential for creativity and spiritual growthThe practice of beholding as a way of seeing the world more deeplyHow art invites us to be present and pay attentionThe connection between contemplation, creativity, and flourishing"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see."Creativity, Faith, and Human FlourishingHow art and faith are intertwined in human thrivingThe spiritual discipline of making and creatingWhy true knowledge is connected to love and experience"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know."How community fosters creativity and growthBrokenness, Beauty, and the Theology of MakingThe Japanese tradition of Kintsugi and embracing imperfectionHow Jesus' wounds and resurrection shape our view of brokennessThe gift economy vs. the transactional economy in art"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer."Learning to see beauty in what is discarded or overlookedThe Practice of Slow ArtWhy slowing down is essential for deep engagement with artHow layers in Nihonga painting reveal new depths over time"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."How slowing down fosters healing and deeper connectionThe role of patience and attentiveness in both art and lifeLiving a Creative and Generous LifeHow to cultivate creativity in daily life, even outside traditional artsThe role of community in sustaining creative workWhy generosity and self-giving are essential to true creativity"Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love."Practical steps for integrating creativity into everyday livingPam King's Key TakeawaysWhether you think of yourself as artist, we're all creative. Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, but is an invitation for all of us to live artfully—no matter what we do for a living.Because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world.And to that end, remember your first love, the playfulness and creativity of giving beauty to the worldA gift economy of beauty offers a radical resistance to consumerism, competition, and comparison.Art and the making of beauty is a part of thriving. And the invitation to live artfully starts with a daily practice of slowing down: pause, stop, and behold. Smell the roses. Consider the lilies.And finally, there's a path to beauty through brokenness. Grace comes to us through failure. And strength is made perfect in weakness.And finally, though the wind may be blowing through our lives, may we all learn to behold the moonlight leaking between the roof planks.About Makoto FujimuraContemporary artist Makoto Fujimura is a painter, an author, a speaker, and an imaginative maker with a gift for theological integration.Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world. Working out of his Princeton, New Jersey studio, his work has been described by David Brooks as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.” Art critic Robert Kushner placed Mako's art at the forefront of a contemporary movement about “hope, healing, redemption, and refuge, while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity.”A blend of fine art and abstract expressionism, Mako describes his work as “slow art,” being influenced directly by the distinctively Japanese Nihonga style, which is patient and methodical, using slow drying pigments from ground minerals.Mako's art has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, as well as notable collections in The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library in California, and the Tikotin Museum in Israel.From 2012 to 2017, he served as vision director of the Brehm Center here at Fuller Theological Seminary.Mako is the author of several books, including Refractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & Culture, Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life, and Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering. His most recent is entitled Art and Faith: A Theology of Making. And his next book will be available soon—titled, Art Is: A Journey into the Light. And with his wife Haejin, he's producing a new work on Beauty and Justice.Follow him on X @iamfujimura, and view his beautiful work at makotofujimura.com. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Art is inherently slow. It demands time, thought, and presence, so embracing that slowness is essential for creating meaningful work and maintaining your artistic well-being. Yet, many artists feel behind in their art journey because they're not producing fast enough.In this episode of the Savvy Painter Podcast, I'll challenge the idea that faster is better in the art world. You'll discover how hustle culture distorts our perception of the artistic process and get a refreshing perspective that'll help you reclaim the joy and depth of art-making in a fast-paced world.3:57 – The mindset that clashes with the time-sensitive nature of art creation7:51 – How social media puts pressure on artists to create faster10:54 – The drawbacks of chasing quick results with your art14:52 – The perks of embracing a slower approach with your art17:53 – Four quick steps to reclaim time, space, and creative joy in your art practiceMentioned in The Slow Art Revolution — Because Instant Results Are a ScamJoin Growth StudioSupport the show

In this episode, host Claire Bown talks with Tonia Dhaese and Armand Storck about the church-based Slow Art Day movement in Antwerp. We explore why churches provide ideal settings for slow looking and how the architecture, lighting, and atmosphere naturally encourage contemplation.For Slow Art Day 2025 (April 5), listeners will learn about events across four Antwerp churches, including St. Paul's exhibition featuring masterpieces by Rubens and Van Dyck displayed at eye level - a rare opportunity to get up close with artworks normally hung four metres high. Tonia and Armand share practical advice for churches interested in joining the movement, emphasising the importance of training guides to facilitate rather than lecture, maintaining flexibility in approaches, and creating inclusive experiences where no prior knowledge is required. Whether you're interested in slow looking techniques or considering how your own church might participate in Slow Art Day, this conversation offers lots of new insights into creating meaningful art experiences in sacred spaces.The Art Engager is written and presented by Claire Bown. Editing is by Matt Jacobs and Claire Bown. Music by Richard Bown. Support the show on Patreon and find more resources at thinkingmuseum.comSHOWNOTESSUPPORT THE SHOW with a simple monthly subscription on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArtEngagerMKA website: https://mkantwerpen.be/St Paul's Church (Sint Paulus Kerk) Antwerp: https://www.sintpaulusantwerpen.be/en/Tonia Dhaese, Coordinator of Monumental Churches Antwerp (MKA), Tonia.Dhaese@antwerpen.beAntwerp's Church-Based Slow Art Day Movement - https://www.slowartday.com/antwerps-church-based-slow-art-day-movement/‘The Art Engager: Reimagining Guided Experiences in Museums‘ is now available worldwide through your favourite online platforms and retailers. Buy it here on Amazon.com: https://tinyurl.com/buytheartengagerThe Art Engager book website: https://www.theartengager.com/

a text about slow art, and also My Year of Rest and Relaxation, and Tehching Hsieh, and sickness, but mostly slowness -- u can find the text version here & u can find book pre-order link here

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Experiencing slow art sales? You're not alone! Tune in to this Art and Cocktails episode with Kat for expert troubleshooting tips and uplifting encouragement to navigate slow seasons in your art business.    Discover how to address the root of the problem, expand your audience, maintain composure during downturns, stay informed about market trends, and continuously refine your craft. Don't miss out on actionable insights to overcome sales slumps and thrive as an artist and creative entrepreneur.    Subscribe now for valuable strategies and share with fellow artists on iTunes!   Join my free masterclass:  Sail to Success: Easy Income Strategies for Your Art Business https://www.theartqueens.com/pl/2148259578   Sell From the Studio Workshop:  https://www.theartqueens.com/sell-from-the-studio   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@artandcocktails?si=SvvqbkhZ3w4Mpug2   Mentioned article: https://www.ft.com/content/3d7f860f-7269-403f-9654-5a01aa6e4f0e    

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In Today's Ep, Amy Pearson talks with Annika Hein from JANE Magazine (by The Grey Attic). A high-end, high fashion + fine art print publication intended to sit on your coffee table and in your home. JANE is a concept founded by Annika Hein + her partner Odin Wild, which started as a project in their living room needing a business loan to print the first copy. Now? They're working with Brands such as: Celine, Hermes, Chane, Giorgio Armani, just to name a few. This episode covers everything from the Artistic Intention, the Slow Art Movement and Considered fashion to Sacrifice + Success, Running a Business as Parents + Partners, Creative Direction + Curation, Hopefulness and Celebrating Art in the Everyday.– This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land. Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO. Original Music by J. Dale Pearson www.sunmotherstudio.com Find Amy on Instagram

Hey family! In todays episode we're chatting all about homemaking and what it is to keep your home and have a heart for home, so cozy and grab your favorite drink! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattilyn-scott/support

You've probably heard the phrase ‘silence is golden' before. This proverb suggests that staying quiet or not speaking can be beneficial in certain situations. How is silence a superpower that we can leverage to our advantage in the design and facilitation of our museum and gallery programmes?Today I'm talking about why silence matters and I'm going to share some insights into why we should be harnessing this superpower to enhance our programmes.But I'm also going to explore the flip-side - why some people feel uncomfortable around silence and how you can overcome this discomfort. Then I'm exploring 8 reasons why silence is beneficial for both you as a facilitator and for your participants. PS This is part 1 of a two-part series on silence. Next week I'll be exploring how you can add more silence into your programmes.LinksDownload my free Slow Art GuideDownload the Ultimate Thinking Routine ListSupport the ShowJoin the Slow Looking Club Community on FacebookDownload the NEW resource - how to look at art (slowly)Curated newsletter by Claire BownEpisode 93 Slow Art and the Power of Slowing Down with Carl HonoréEpisode 94 Exploring Slow Art Day and Slow Looking with Phyl TerryEpisode 29 How to Develop a Reflective Practice

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Episode 94 of the Art Engager features another special guest, Phyl Terry, Founder of Slow Art Day. Slow Art Day is an annual event that encourages participants worldwide to look at and discuss art slowly. To date, over 1,500 museums and galleries on every continent, including Antarctica's McMurdo Station, have participated in Slow Art Day.I first got in touch with Phyl back in 2013 when I heard about Slow Art Day. Today, we resume our conversation 10 years later about the importance of slowing down and spending more time with art. Phyl talks about how Slow Art Day originated and the hour long experience he had with a painting that started it all. We explore about how Slow Art Day has evolved over the years and some of the unique and memorable events that have taken place over that time.Phyl also talks about how organisations can participate in hosting their own Slow Art Day events or how individuals can participate even when there are no events near them. Phyl discusses the concept of "radical inclusivity" in Slow Art Day, which promotes the idea that anyone can engage with art without the need for prior artistic knowledge, through the act of looking slowly and reflecting. Finally, Phyl shares their thoughts on the future of Slow Art Day and how it might evolve as a movement in the coming years. The conversation is filled with insights and reflections on the importance of slowing down and spending more time with art. Don't miss this one!LinksEpisode Web Page (with transcript)Support the ShowDownload my free Slow Art GuideSlow Looking ClubSlowArtDay.comhttps://www.instagram.com/slowartday/https://www.facebook.com/SlowArtDaySlow Art Day 2022 Annual Report Episode 46 What is Slow Art Day

In Ongehoord blikken we terug op de beste momenten van de voorbije 24uur BRUZZ radio. In deze aflevering praat Luana met kunstenaar Johan van Mullem over Slow Art Day en zijn tentoonstelling in het Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, waarbij hij in dialoog gaat met bezoekers.

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be talking to bestselling author, broadcaster, two-time TED speaker and voice of the Slow Movement, Carl Honoré.In this episode, Carl Honoré, author of "In Praise of Slow," shares his insights on the benefits of slowing down in every aspect of life. Our conversation centres around the slow movement, and how slowness can 'rehumanise' us in a culture that values speed above everything else. We also discuss the slow art movement and how museums and other cultural institutions can be more welcoming for visitors who want to take a slower approach to art. Main talking points:Carl Honoré's book "In Praise of Slow" and the impact it had on society and the slow movementHow the slow movement is not just about slowing down for its own sake, but about reclaiming our humanity in a culture that treats us like machines.How the slow movement fits into the larger cultural conversation about resisting the pressures of a culture that values speed and productivity above all elseHow the pandemic has affected our relationship with time and speed, and whether it has led to a greater appreciation for slowness.How slow art can be an antidote to the fast-paced culture we live inHow museums are finding ways to create slow environments and programmes to invite people to engage deeply with art.How blockbuster exhibitions (such as the Vermeer exhibition in the Rijksmuseum)and wall labels can help or hinder us in the experience we might have in a museum.The importance of building the muscle to observe, contemplate, and look deeply at art, especially in childrenFour ways we can all incorporate the principles of slow more fully into our own livesLinksEpisode Web PageDownload my new Slow Art Guide Download the resource - how to look at art (slowly)Support the ShowJoin the Slow Looking Club Community on FacebookCarl Honoré's website: Useful links www.carlhonore.infoCarl Honoré on Social Media:YouTube ChannelInstagramTwitterLinkedInTED Talk 'In Praise of Slow'

We are in a series where we are having conversations with artist from Regent around their artistic journey, how their faith intersects, and the work they have created.  Abby Boggs will be filling in for Claire Perini for this series as Abby has an expertise in art herself.  This episode we had a conversation with a current student at Regent Daniel Du.  He shared with us his artistic journey and how his faith has impacted it.  He spoke to how  art speak to both the transcendent reality and the injustices that many experience?  Also, why it is art is so important for communication, especially in regards to controversial or misunderstood issues and ideas?  Lastly, we talked about the pressures that many artist feel in responding to every issue that gets raised in culture.    We hope you enjoy our conversation. Feel free to view Daniel's art as well while you listen to the conversation.  Also, if you haven't heard of it check out The Dal Schindell Gallery, which has many different art exhibitions throughout the year. Thanks for Listening!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming courses, visit: https://www.regent-college.edu

St Rose founder, Belinda Smith, saw a space in the fragrance market for a conscious, luxurious and long-wearing fragrance brand rooted in the art of nature, and set out to steer the industry towards a transparent and gentler future. We speak to Belinda about the realities of crafting your own brand and why giving back and looking at things holistically is key to the sustainability conversation.This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com. Share your thoughts on this story and join our community of independent thinkers in fashion on Instagram @Advance_Copy.Guest: Belinda Smith, St RoseInterview Transcript: Advance Copy  Music & production: Emmanuel Corre
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Mako's paintings have been described as a rebellion against the speed of the internet and an antidote to time. In fact, the New York Times refers to his work as a form of “Slow Art”. Rather than using conventional paint, Mako uses various pulverized minerals, applied layer by layer to create huge finished works that can only truly be seen and appreciated when the viewer is able to slow down and observe the painting for longer periods of time. It can take over 10 minutes to begin to see the multi-dimensional qualities of one of Mako's works. He takes inspiration from both traditional Japanese and contemporary American art.Although Mako's art is intrinsically full of beauty and joy, it explores the themes of trauma, brokenness and healing. He and Ty both have the experience of having lived in New York City during 9/11 and its aftermath, and also of building a ground zero teahouse that served as an exhibit gallery for local artist to share their expressions of grief and loss as the city healed from tragedy. But how do we translate this into dollars? Where does capitalism fit in when we're talking about art, meaning, personal expression and communication? This is where the conversation gets interesting! I'm so glad to be able to have Mako and Ty together in the same conversion, because they represent two different manifestations of this idea. Since Ty is in the business of helping people monetize their creativity, and as a creative person himself, he has lots of insight into this area. In fact, while Ty and his father seem to be opposites in many ways, it's interesting to see how they actually think alike when we're talking about values and what's important in life.I hope this episode inspires you to take another look at what it means to be creative, and maybe to even get a fresh perspective on the world with all its different angles and dimensions.LinksYou can explore the work of Makoto Fujimura here.Learn more about Ty and his work here and here.Timeline[2:31] Mako introduces us to the concept of pulverized minerals in his form of slow art.[3:49] The mulit-dimensional aspect of Mako's paintings is best seen in person when you can view them from all angles and take time with them.[6:25] Mako's paintings are an homage to American expressionism as well as ancient Japanese artistic traditions. [11:06] Mako describes the experience of straddling two different cultures simultaneously, and how living in New York City affected him and his work.[14:36] Ty shares his experience of growing up in the city and now raising children there. He and Mako talk about their 9/11 teahouse collaborative art project.[21:04] Mako's work explores themes of trauma, brokenness, and life and death.[23:35] Art as therapy and communication[30:00] There is no need to push yourself to create during trauma. Sometimes it's okay to do nothing. But you can wait and hope for transcendence and rebirth.[33:50] Creativity is not trivial just because it doesn't always translate into business. Your creativity is something that people need.[40:23] How does creativity fit into the model of capitalism? Mako talks about the ‘gift economy'.[44:03] Creating a transaction around a work of art shows the value of that work. Decentralizing art only hurts the middle man, not the artist or the consumer.[47:00] Ty explains why he created Cantilever, and how it functions as an operating system for running a creative business.[52:20] Technology as an artistic medium[56:33] Ty and Mako discuss what they have learned from each other, and how the so-called ‘unproductive' moments in life are what contribute to creativity.[1:03:45] The assumption of scarcity vs. the assumption of abundance.

Welcome to Season 2 Episode: 12 of the Church Explained Podcast. A conversation to help grow your leadership, develop your team and build your church. Your hosts will be Dave Mckeown and Nathan Benger. We talk about all things leadership with key team players from IKON Church and other guests during each show. In this episode, we are joined by Makoto Fujimura, an artist, author, and creator. Makoto is the founder of the International Arts Movement and the Fujimura Institute and co-founder of the Kintsugi Academy.   We discuss some big ideas around Slow Art, The Kintsugi Principle and Plumbing Theology.    This is part one of our conversation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES & LINKS WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help leaders find solutions by our   1. LEADERSHIP COACHING 2. FREE LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH RESOURCES   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram: @open.ikonchurch    

In episode 273, Kestrel welcomes Kesiena Onosigho, a textile and mixed-media artist, to the show. Through the study of materials and patterns, Kesiena intuitively explores textiles and a range of media to create atmospheric abstractions focused on intersectionality, as coined by Kimberle Crenshaw, engaging in themes of social & environmental justice. “My work really is about reclaiming and retelling these narratives around Black cultural contributions to textiles and crafts and sustainability. And really dedicating my work to uplifting and centering Black women in particular, but Black people in general, their work and their history across the African diaspora.” -Kesiena This week's guest is a natural dyer, a knitter, a botanical ink-maker and beyond. An exceptional textile and mixed media artist, Kesiena's work is grounded in historical context and lived experiences, and focused on themes around social and environmental justice. Growing up within a very matriarchal family, surrounded by a community of Black women, she has collected experiences and knowledge, and navigated her way to discovering that art is a tool for liberation – in particular slow art.  As she says, “for Black people today, finding that space is an act of rebellion.” Through her work, she creates what she calls “atmospheric abstractions” – I love this so much. And it's beyond accurate because so often with art, we end up being able to feel it before we actually understand it. And when it comes to her process, sustainability is woven into each step along the way – as she says: sustainability isn't passive, it's something you live, and something you are.  Quotes & links from the conversation: Gist Yarn's upcoming textile residency (starting in July) that Kesiena was selected to be a part of this year Garbage Goddess — a great resource for natural dyers that Kesiena recommended, after the recording. They sometimes offer free flowers for natural dyers in NYC, and Kesiena sometimes freelances with them. Teju Adisa-Farrar's Black Material Geographies Podcast (Kesiena mentions) Sustainable Brooklyn (organization to support that Kesiena mentions) The Root Series with Dominique Drakeford  Kesiena encourages folks to check out and support the work of Lisa Betty (who was featured on episode 1 of The Root series) Conscious Chatter episode 228 with Catherine McKinley > Kesiena's website > Follow Kesiena on Instagram >

sometimes we have to go through the darkest nights to live into the lightest days.emma was recovering from two serious health diagnoses when covid hit. within a month she was divorced, had closed her art store, and moved back in with her parents.thus began a spiritual awakening that led to her getting sober, becoming a poet, finding buddhism and making art from the earth.emma is a “queer contemplative artist, poet, teacher and facilitator connecting deeply with words, textiles, slow stitching … passionate about sharing the transformative healing powers that our imaginations hold, the gifts of slowing way down and the power of vulnerability and sensitivity to change our lives and this world.”she is like a river that becomes an ocean: a gentle force, a quiet storm. emma thinks deep, asks big and reaches wide. she is a beautiful soul and i'm honored to be able to share her wisdom with you.some of the things we talk about in this conversation are:her story of getting divorced, moving home and getting soberhow her spiritual awakening radically transformed her artthe risk of vulnerability and how it changed her businesshow emma changed her selling from “feeding capitalism” to meditation in actionthe power of imagination as medicine for deep healingemma's art process of quiet contemplation, deep listening and sacred makingyou can learn more about emma hereyou can listen to past episodes and join us for illumine hour here

http://www.slowartday.com/ (Slow Art Day) is an international event celebrating looking at art in a different way. This year Slow Art Day is taking place on Saturday 2 April 2022 in over 160 venues around the world (and counting…). So, what is Slow Art Day all about? Here's what you need to know. LINKS https://thinkingmuseum.com/2022/03/30/what-is-slow-art-day/ (Episode Web Page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/slowlookingclub (The Slow Looking Club) Support the Show Slow Art Day https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE2FZujw490Cnqd-JeAHUXptk_GtPb1k/view (Annual Report 2021)

Nos sumamos a la celebración del #SlowArtDay 2022 o #MuseoSinPrisas, una iniciativa del movimiento Slow Art que busca que los visitantes de los museos disfruten del arte de una manera más pausada y real. Existen muchas maneras de visitar los museos. Por eso, desde esta perspectiva de autoconocimiento y bienestar, lanzamos un audio a través del cual te invitamos a que realices una sesión de meditación acompañada, en el museo o desde casa, para que puedas vivir una experiencia museística nueva y diferente; más pausada, más lenta y por tanto más «consciente» y reflexiva.

« 2021 : leçons et apprentissages, personnels et artistiques » ▹ Cet épisode est la rétrospective (de très mauvaise qualité sonore, pardon) de mon année 2021, enregistrée il y a quelques jours avec mon téléphone et mes écouteurs, lors de l'une de mes balades givrées américaines. J'ai longtemps hésité entre le publier en l'état et le ré-enregistrer, et puis finalement j'ai décidé de le sortir tel quel, complètement imparfait, de mon coeur au vôtre, en espérant que vos petites oreilles me pardonneront… N'hésitez pas à me rejoindre sur Instagram et à me faire part de vos réflexions créatives sur le sujet !

As a visual artist with an affinity for words, I know there are a lot of talented artists out there who are also great writers. So to honor the written word and to prove that blogs are not archaic, I am going to alternate introducing you to artists through interviews with introducing you to artists through their words by sharing blogs, articles and other writings with you. With the artist's permission, of course. Welcome to ARTish WordsIn this first ARTish Words episode, I want to celebrate the life of one of my absolute favorite artists who passed away on Christmas Day —Wayne Thiebaud. Like a piece of chocolate cream pie, Thiebaud's work makes me feel grounded and content, aware of contrasting flavors and textures, simple but decadent, a bit of nostalgia mixed with a hint of optimism. In this episode, I share a blog post from Maryland painter Jennifer Kahn Barlow, who learned from Thiebaud that “food images can be art and phthalo blue can have a prominent place on an artist's palette without overwhelming it.” We will also hear the words of Laguna Beach artist Hedy Buzan who shares insight on Thiebaud's work as being “simultaneously accessible and deep, rooted in art history and slyly funny, idiosyncratic yet universal.” Hedy also shares her observations about Thiebaud's last exhibit, “Clowns.”And finally, we get a brief introduction to the Slow Art Day movement and this year's events on April 2, 2022. I am always on the hunt for good writing. If you have a favorite artist blog, please share it with me:  kristy@kristybattani.com Mentioned:“Wayne Thiebaud, Playful Painter of the Everyday, Dies at 101,” by Michael  Kimmelman, New York Times, 12/26/2021 (read) Interview, “Wayne Thiebaud, Draftsman,” Morgan Library & Museum, 2018 (watch)“A Fellow Painter's View of Giorgio Morandi,” by Wayne Thiebaud, New York Times, 11/15/1981 (read)Slow Art Day (learn)  2022 Slow Art Day Venues (discover) “Slow Down, You Look Too Fast,” by Trent Morse, ARTnews, 04/01/2011 (read)“Slow Art? It Will 'Blow Your Mind,'” by Anna Bailey, BBC News, 04/05/2019 (read)Find Hedy Buzan: Website:  https://hedybuzan.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hedybuzanFind Jennifer Kahn Barlow: Website:  https://www.jkb-art.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jkb.art/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jenniferkahnbarlowart/ Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  @kristybattaniartSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Bonjour à tous ! C'est toute imprégnée des couleurs flamboyantes de la ville de Kyoto au mois de novembre que je vous retrouve aujourd'hui. Dans ce nouvel épisode, on va parler de l'indescente beauté de l'automne japonais, réel cadeau pour les 5 sens, et puis des sujets que l'on peint « traditionnellement » à cette saison lorsqu'on pratique le sumi-e au Japon. Ressources évoquées dans l'épisode :

« Et je me suis observée me vider de toute mon énergie, mentale, créative, physique, pourtant entourée de plus d'amour et de jolis paysages que jamais ». Dans cet épisode, j'ai envie de vous raconter un petit bout de mon histoire, de vous parler spontanément des mois qui viennent de s'écouler. De notre déménagement du Japon vers la France et des émotions associées, du blocage créatif que j'ai traversé cet été, des aléas associés à la « vie d'artiste nomade », d'émerveillement et d'apaisement au contact de la Nature, de sur sollicitation, de culpabilité, d'ancrage, de beauté, de Kyoto, et de plein d'autres choses. N'hésitez pas à me rejoindre sur Instagram et à me faire part de vos réflexions créatives sur le sujet !

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We're back with more Small Talks! This time Benjamin Pohlig talks with Hana Erdman, Louise Dahl and Ulrika Berg about Slowdances/forests, fields and pastures. You are all invited to spend time among the flora and fauna in Orlångens Nature Reserve, and sensorially meander in an expanded now where more kinds of temporal perception may be possible.Slowdances is a series of works where every piece describes a slow experience inside different iterations of context: the theater, the museum, the forest, the church. Each iteration traces kaleidoscopic patterns of dancers sliding between gesture and stillness, dancing passing flow into form, amidst a minimalist celestial soundscape. The phrase ‘slow dance' is used both as a title and gathering term for dance that resonates with the wider genre of Slow Art: an art movement of embodied watching that calls attention to the experience of time unfolding.Explorations of Now is a collaborative project between Cullberg, Kultivator and The Institute for Future Studies, funded by The Postcode Foundation. Explorations of Now – Walk in art, with nature in Orlången nature reserve, Huddinge, Stockholm, August 12-15, 19-22, from 10:00. Free admission. 

"Jesus is the great kintsugi master." "Something that's broken is already more valuable than when it's whole." "The imagination creates, through the fractures, a river of gold, a mountain of gold." Makoto Fujimura joins Miroslav Volf to discuss Art & Faith: A Theology of Making. Fujimura is a painter who practices the Japanese art of nihonga, or slow art. His abstract expressionist pieces are composed of fine minerals he grinds himself and paints onto several dozens of layers, which take time and close attention both to make and to appreciate.Mako and Miroslav discuss the theology and spirituality that inspires Mako's work, the creative act of God mirrored in the practice of art, the unique ways of seeing and being that artists offer the world, which is, in Mako's words "dangerously close to life and death." They reflect on the meaning of Christ's humanity and his wounds, the gratuity of God in both creation from nothing and the artistic response in the celebration of everything.Show NotesMakoto Fujimura's Art & Faith: A Theology of MakingIlluminated Bible by Makoto FujimuraMary, Martha, & LazarusGenesis Creation NarrativeArt follows in the footsteps of the creatorThe reasons for God's creationWhy would an all-sufficient God create anything?God as "a grand artist with no ego and no need to create."Communicating about art and theology outside the boundaries of the institutional churchReconciliation between art and faithGod's gratuitous creation doesn't need a utilitarian purposeCreating vs makingIn artistic creation, something new does seem to emerge"God is the only artist"The scandal of God's incarnation: In becoming incarnate, God's utter independence is flipped to utter dependence.Psalmist's cry to GodHow art breaks the ordinaryThe artist's way of seeing and beingSeeing as survivalSeeing with the eyes of your heart"Artists stay dangerously close to death and life"Getting beyond the rational way of seeingLetting the senses become part of our prayerWilliam James on conversion: everything becomes new for the convertedSeeing with a new frame of beautyFaith and the authenticity of seeing with the eyes of an artistEmily Dickenson on the "tender pioneer" of JesusHartmut Rosa on resonance—in modernity, the world becomes dead for us, and fails to speak with us, but we need a sense of resonanceKandinsky and Rothko—artists' intuitive sense of resonance that has escaped the church in the wake of mid-century destructionMary's wedding nard oil and the gratuitous cost of artThe non-utilitarian nature of artUsing precious materials in artTear jarsMiroslav's mother regularly weeping and crying: "I wonder why God gave us tears? Only humans are the animals who cry."Helmut Plessner's Laughing and Crying: Weeping as relinquishing self-possession and merging the self with the flesh (as opposed to reason/ratio or technique/techne)N.T. Wright—the greatest miracle is that Jesus chose to stay human.Jesus's remaining woundsCo-mingling our tears with Christ's tearsKintsugi and Japanese Slow ArtAccentuating the fracture"The imagination creates, through the fractures, a river of gold, a mountain of gold."This is the best example of new creation."What would happen to our scars? That's a question with no answer."Through his wounds, our wounds would look differentJesus is the great kintsugi master, leading a path of gold along the fractures of lifeThe permanence of scarsIs it possible to be in the good and be truly joyous?"God is not the source of beauty. God is beauty."Fundamental "new newness": So new that it evades understandingGoodness, truth, and beautyGod loved the world so much, it wasn't enough to merely admire it—he had to join it.What is a life worthy of our humanity?Fujimura's practice of art as an attempt to answer that question."Our lives as the artwork of God, especially as a collaborative community in the Body of Christ."About Makoto FujimuraMakoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist whose process driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time”. Robert Kushner, in the mid 90's, written on Fujimura's art in Art in America this way: “The idea of forging a new kind of art, about hope, healing, redemption, refuge, while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity is a growing movement, one which finds Makoto Fujimura's work at the vanguard.”Fujimura's art has been featured widely in galleries and museums around the world, and is collected by notable collections including The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library as well as Tikotin Museum in Israel. His art is represented by Artrue International in Asia and has been exhibited at various venues including Dillon Gallery, Waterfall Mansion, Morpeth Contemporary,  Sato Museum in Tokyo, Tokyo University of Fine Arts Museum, Bentley Gallery in Phoenix, Gallery Exit and Oxford House at Taikoo Place in Hong Kong, Vienna's Belvedere Museum, Shusaku Endo Museum in Nagasaki and Jundt Museum at Gonzaga University. He is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall as part of an ongoing collaboration with composer and percussionist, Susie Ibarra.  Their collaborative album "Walking on Water" is released by Innova Records. As well as being a leading contemporary painter, Fujimura is also an arts advocate, writer, and speaker who is recognized worldwide as a cultural influencer. A Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts from 2003-2009, Fujimura served as an international advocate for the arts, speaking with decision makers and advising governmental policies on the arts. His book “Refractions” (NavPress) and “Culture Care” (IVPress) reflects many of his thesis on arts advocacy written during that time. His books have won numerous awards including the Aldersgate Prize for “Silence and Beauty” (IVPress). In 2014, the American Academy of Religion named Fujimura as its 2014 “Religion and the Arts” award recipient. This award is presented annually to professional artists who have made significant contributions to the relationship of art and religion, both for the academy and a broader public. Previous recipients of the award include Meredith Monk, Holland Cotter, Gary Snyder, Betye & Alison Saar and Bill Viola. Fujimura's highly anticipated book "Art+Faith: A Theology of Making" (Yale Press, with foreword by N.T. Wright, 2021) has been described by poet Christian Wiman as "a real tonic for our atomized time".Fujimura founded the International Arts Movement in 1992, now IAMCultureCare, which over sees Fujimura Institute. In 2011 the Fujimura Institute was established and launched the Four Qu4rtets, a collaboration between Fujimura, painter Bruce Herman, Duke theologian/pianist Jeremy Begbie, and Yale composer Christopher Theofanidis, based on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets. The exhibition has travelled to Baylor, Duke, and Yale Universities, Cambridge University, Hiroshima City University and other institutions around the globe.Bucknell University honored him with the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2012.Fujimura is a recipient of four Doctor of Arts Honorary Degrees; from Belhaven University in 2011, Biola University in 2012, Cairn University in 2014 and Roanoke College, in February 2015. His Commencement addresses has received notable attention, being selected by NPR as one of the “Best Commencement Addresses Ever”. His recent 2019 Commencement Address at Judson University, was called “Kintsugi Generation”, laying out his cultural vision for the next generation.Production NotesThis podcast featured artist Makoto Fujimura and theologian Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Martin Chan & Nathan JowersA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Since the 1970s, every year on the 22nd of April, people around the world have been taking part in Earth Day to demonstrate their support for protecting life on our planet. So for this month’s episode we have decided to speak to Pinkie Maclure whose unusual art often explores how we humans have been affecting the places we all call home, and her personal responses to modern environmental issues. Before listening you may want to have a look at the pieces we discuss by following links in the episode notes below. Interview, production and editing: Kaska Hempel Resources Pinkie’s pieces discussed in the episode: Self-portrait dreaming of Portavadie https://www.pinkiemaclure.net/self-portrait-dreaming-of-portavadie Landfill tantrum https://www.pinkiemaclure.net/landfill-tantrum-stained-glass Fish and chips https://www.pinkiemaclure.net/fish-and-chips Black Friday and the ghosts of thrift https://www.pinkiemaclure.net/black-friday You can find Pinkie’s art at: National Museum of Scotland, Environment section Kilmorack Gallery https://www.kilmorackgallery.co.uk/ An Tobar Art Centre, Mull - July exhibition https://www.comar.co.uk/ A part of Craftspace’s “We are Commoners” touring exhibition in England and Wales (virtual version coming soon): https://craftspace.co.uk/wearecommoners/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkie.maclure/ Video showing her studio and technique: https://youtu.be/OSSVGq_Z1Go Kathleen’s blog post about Earth Day: https://tayportgarden.org/2021/04/13/rekindling-awe-for-earth-day-2021/ Solastalgia explained on Climate Psychology Alliance website: https://www.climatepsychologyalliance.org/handbook/484-what-is-solastalgia Portavadie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portavadie

Episode: Generativity over usefulness and efficiency. Making versus fixing. The “new newness” of Redemption and New Creation. In this episode artist, writer, and speaker Makoto Fujimura joins co-host Amy Hughes to discuss his […] The post Makoto Fujimura – Art + Faith: A Theology of Making first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Generativity over usefulness and efficiency. Making versus fixing. The “new newness” of Redemption and New Creation. In this episode artist, writer, and speaker Makoto Fujimura joins co-host Amy Hughes to discuss his […] The post Makoto Fujimura – Art + Faith: A Theology of Making first appeared on OnScript.

Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on the family stories and mythical sagas at play in her meditative Slow Art. Plus, step into the outback landscapes of painter Zhou Xiaoping.And two artists discuss a new artwork about an environmental tragedy.

Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on the family stories and mythical sagas at play in her meditative Slow Art. Plus, step into the outback landscapes of painter Zhou Xiaoping. And two artists discuss a new artwork about an environmental tragedy.

Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on the family stories and mythical sagas at play in her meditative Slow Art. Plus, step into the outback landscapes of painter Zhou Xiaoping. And two artists discuss a new artwork about an environmental tragedy.

Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on the family stories and mythical sagas at play in her meditative Slow Art. Plus, step into the outback landscapes of painter Zhou Xiaoping. And two artists discuss a new artwork about an environmental tragedy.

Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on the family stories and mythical sagas at play in her meditative Slow Art. Plus, step into the outback landscapes of painter Zhou Xiaoping. And two artists discuss a new artwork about an environmental tragedy.

A new digital gallery aims to connect the work of New Zealand artists with young art buyers. 

En esta emisión número once nos aventamos la última parte del especial a The Doors, en "El lente del arte" Alejandra Romo nos contó sobre el Slow Art, Pepe Guerrero en su sección "Letras con ingenio" reseñó el libro "Martes con mi viejo profesor" de Mitch Albom y nuestra amiga Rossy Almaraz en su sección "Poesía viva" leyó material de Amado Nervo. -*Para más contenido: https://hernandez-fuentes.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hernandezfuentes77 -Créditos: "Rocker" = Music by audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arturo-hernandez-fuentes/message

Hur lång tid kan det egentligen ta som längst att skapa något som var planerat som ett snabbt projekt för snabba pengar? Kan det vara så att den långsamt skapade konsten, som får ta tid och bli helt försinkad kan ha sina poänger - rentav addera värde bara genom pauser som medskapare?

Why I advocate for slow art.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Makoto Fujimura. Makoto is an internationally renowned painter, arts advocate, writer, and speaker. In our conversation, we discuss the concept of Slow Art, Makoto shares about the confluence of Japanese and Western culture in his own art and also about the importance of artists in times of crisis. Makoto also shares about the ways that his Christian faith prompts him to lead in efforts to engage in what he calls Culture Care instead of the Culture Wars that Christians are often known for fighting. We also talk about the Japanese art of Kintsugi. If you are unfamiliar with Kintsugi, it will probably help to have a little context before listening to the discussion. Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese process of repairing broken pottery with a lacquer that is dusted or mixed with powdered gold. This process accents the brokenness of the vessel but also reveals the beauty of that brokenness as well, making the repaired piece more valuable than before it was fractured. FEATURED LINKS Makoto Fujimura Official Makoto on Twitter SHOW LINKS Carry the Fire Podcast Website Instagram Twitter Produced by Andy Lara at www.andylikeswords.com

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Ein Bild, mehrere Betrachter und ganz viel Zeit! So ungefähr funktioniert „Slow Art“. Eine neue Ausstellung in der Tate Modern in London greift dieses neue Konzept jetzt ebenfalls auf. Über den Trend, der ganz langsamen Kunst, spricht Sebastian Frenzel vom Monopol Magazin. Moderation: Bernadette Huber detektor.fm/was-wichtig-wird Podcast: detektor.fm/feeds/was-wichtig-wird Apple Podcasts: itun.es/de/9cztbb.c Google Podcasts: goo.gl/cmJioL Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0UnRK019ItaDoWBQdCaLOt

Catherine Widener is an artist, arts educator and yoga instructor. She makes paintings of the majestic beauty of Utah and donates the proceeds to protect our National Parks. She is an innovative teacher merging art assignments with the natural sciences to instill a greater love and curiosity of the plant world. She also makes beautiful methodically stitched embroidery art based on fast sketches she made during a snow storm. So much wisdom and magic! https://www.instagram.com/honeysucklestudioart/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/honeysucklebooks https://www.aidazea.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/AidaZeaArts http://www.saramariemiller.me/ https://www.instagram.com/aida.zea.arts/ https://www.instagram.com/thymeinthestudio/ https://www.instagram.com/saramariestudio/ Donate here: https://simplecast.com/donate/6016 music by Komiku

Show notes:SARK - http://planetsark.com/book-2/Sabrina Ward Harrison - https://www.sabrinawardharrison.info/publications.htmlSubscribe to A Fierce Practice Newsletter: www.tinyletter.com/vanessajeanMake Time Farm: www.maketimefarm.comMake TimeWebsite: www.maketimefarm.com/maketimeFacebook (With event invitations): https://www.facebook.com/MakeTimeWIVanessa Jean Herald: www.vanessajeanherald.comInstagram: @MakeTimeFarmThe Slow Art of Becoming: www.theslowartofbecoming.com / @TheSlowArtOfBecoming

So - how slow are we talking about, when it comes to art? French anarchist vegetarian artists Elizabeth Saint-Jalmes & Cyril Leclerc rescue snails bound for the cooking pot, and display them as a sound and light installation - Slow Pixel - before setting them free. To watch illuminated snails crawl across a concert hall for 6 hours is one way of bringing your heart beat right down! Twenty-two ash trees, shaped and sculpted as they grow quietly for 40 years, in a secret location; an extinct volcano filled with subterranean light passages; music to play for a 1000 years; a mile of writing, and a 5 hour composition for a string quartet called 'Slow', played as slowly and quietly as possible... As the 21st century continues at break-neck speed Lindsey Chapman brings you a moment of calm, as she meets some extraordinary musicians and artists, to find out the motivation behind creating slow art. Lindsey - a performer herself, as well as presenter for BBC TV's 'Springwatch' - explores what added value the length of time of creation gives to an artistic idea. Does it make time shrink? Or does it distract us from our awareness of our own finite existence? The biggest art project in progress in the world today is the Roden Crater. You may not have heard of it yet, but Leonardo DiCaprio has been booked to open it, although no one yet knows when that will be. It's the work of artist James Turrell who dreamed, in the 1960's, of sculpting an extinct volcano as a celestial viewing post. and he's spent 40 years working on it so far - Tim Marlow, artistic director of the Royal Academy, has been watching its progress. Also in progress for 40 years, the Ash Dome - created by world acclaimed wood sculptor David Nash. he gives Lindsey is given the coordinates to find the secret circle, and she comes across it on a bluebell strewn forest floor at dawn, a magical moment of pure beauty - but one which leads her to consider where she might be in 40, or 400 years from now. Slow art has that effect - seeing into the future, and sometime fearfully into infinity. Jem Finer, musician and ex-Pogue bassist, has created a piece of music called 'Longplayer', which has already been playing for 18 years and which has another 982 to go - and of course he knows he won't be there to hear it end. Tanya Shadrick knelt beside an open air swimming pool, day after day, month after month, writing a diary, line by line, a mile long. What inspired her to create "Wild Patience?" and what did she learn? Composer Morton Feldman is well known for his long slow quiet pieces of music - but what is it like to actually hold and play the violin on stage for five hours? Darragh Morgan recounts the intensity, and how he never gets bored, and in fact falls in love with the beauty of the music - lie being wrapped in a beautiful shawl of sound. Slow art in under half an hour - sit back and relish the moment. Producer: Sara Jane Hall.

Studio Perspectives is a closer look that those folks who are obsessed with their art and ideas. Here we like to say we start conversations and a little trouble too. Today's episode is an interview with guest artist, Timothy Stanley on the process of creating 'slow art' and his book on Romanian History through it's art.

Hi everybody! Just wanted to remind you all that Slow Art Day is this Saturday, April 14! If you've been listening to the show, you know that Americans on average, spend about six to 10 seconds looking at works of art in museums and the slow art movement encourages people to slow down and spend more time with a work of art. So, let's change that statistic! Go visit your favorite museum or gallery and take a long look. You can find participating locations at www.slowartday.com. Let us know in the comments what you discover and what your experience was like! Have fun! The post 10 Slow Art Day is Here (Almost)! appeared first on A Long Look.

Händernas arbete, att väva, slöjda och brodera - är detta kontemplativa, långsamma skapande en motrörelse till det andra i samhället, det som går ut på snabbhet och ekonomisk vinning? I säsongens sista Nya vågen diskuterar vi långsamhetens kultur med keramikern Kennet Williamsson, etnologen Jonas Frykman och Rasmus Fleischer, författare och doktorand i samtidshistoria. Redaktionen går på Nationalmuseum där utställningen Slow Art pågår och träffar intendenten Cilla Robach. Veckans kritikersamtal handlar om den gatukonst och graffiti som visas på utställningen Street Smart. Trots Stockholms stads nolltolerans mot graffiti har Kulturhuset gett plats åt utställningen, som ger en överblick av den kontroversiella konstformen som vissa likställer med vandalism. Konstvetaren Jacob Kimvall, Konstfacks rektor Maria Lantz och Kulturnytts Hedvig Weibull deltar i samtalet. Vårens stora kulturdebatt har varit den om klasshatet. En riktig surdeg som Jon Jordås ger receptet till här. Programledare Eric Schüldt Producent Margareta Svensson

My work usually results from a direct and labour-intensive process. Meditative process and tracing the time of creating the work are integral to an idea of direct experience, of being present, in the making and viewing scenarios. It could be termed ‘Slow Art’, in feeling the fullness of time in making, perhaps the work in turn slows down the viewer’s ‘normal’ experience of intersubjective time. To give oneself time seems gently subversive in a world that is continuing to speed up. Barcelona devotional was made in Barcelona during an Australia Council for the Arts residency. My research there included investigations into the use of pattern and repetition in both religious and secular works in light of an historical notion of mosaic work as a practice of paying tribute to the Muses (Protectors of the Arts) through a kind of devotional toil. This piece took the grid (mesh) as a starting point, which I saw as a metaphor for Barcelona as a prototypical urban centre. When folded, the grid becomes elliptical and suggests other less concrete connections, patterns and possibilities. During my residency I was intrigued by the proliferation of images of vegetal regeneration in public spaces, and echoes of these motifs emerged as the work took form. Photography: Brenton McGeachie