ArtBox DMV

n this episode of ArtBox DMV, host Jason interviews muralist and oil painter Nico Cathcart. They discuss Nico's start in visual art, her love of color, the themes she explores in her work, and the impact of deafness on the public art world. Nico emphasizes the importance of addressing social and environmental issues through art and encourages viewers to reflect on these issues. She also shares advice for artists, including the importance of perseverance and staying true to oneself. Overall, Nico's work aims to spark conversation and create awareness about pressing issues in society.

Episode 70- The Miami Art Fairs Preview 2023 by Jason

Episode - 69 Umbrella Art Fair 2023 by Jason

In this episode Jason had the chance to talk to André Hemer. André is an artist out of New Zealand, who’s work surveys digital media and painting. His process is uses digital scanning, photos and physical paint to produce printed canvas as an under-layer with paint is applied and sculpted on top. They talk about the themes he explores in his work the mediums he uses his process and the role of color in his work. To learn more about André’s work, go to his instagram page at AndreHemer. Enjoy the interview and thank you for listening.

In this episode, Jason spoke with Sandow Birk over the phone. Sandow approaches his themes and subject matter like gang violence, war, political and social issues through his painting, drawing, printmaking, film and sculpture. They talk about his humble beginnings in art, what his work says about his ideas and what challenges he faces doing socially conscious art? Huge thanks to Sandow for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about Sandow and his work, go to his website at SandowBirk.com. He’s also on Instagram at SandowBirk. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. So, until next time, thank you for listening and enjoy the interview!

Welcome to another episode of ArtBoxDmv. In this episode Jason was able to catch up Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh. Hoxxoh’s work explores time and chaos with his mandalas to his drip art and with his use of tools like a garden sprinklers and hoses. Most of his works are on walls across the US and other parts of the world. They talk about about his humble beginnings, his themes and his art practices. What people don’t understand bout his work, and what advice he would give to his past self and to other artist. Would like to say thank you to Hoxxoh for talking the time to do the interview. And to see his work you can go to his website at elhoxxoh.com. His instagram is @hoxxoh. Visit ArtBoxdmv.com to hear past interviews. Don’t forget, ArtBoxDMV is on instagram at @ArtBoxDMV. So with that, sit back, relax and enjoy the interview!

In this episode Jason sat down with Joana Kawahara Lino via Zoom call. Being exposed to the visual arts at an early age led her to her own art practice, curation and art advisory. Joana currently curates for the Seattle NFT Museum. They talk about that and the difficulties of curation and art advising. Why and how she got into NFT’s. And advice she would give to other artist and herself. Thank you to Joana for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about her work visit her website at Joana Kawahara Lino. Her Instagram is Joana Kawahara Lino. To see what the Seattle NFT Museum is up, check out their web site at Seattle NFT Museum. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. And don’t forget ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Enjoy the interview!

Hello and welcome to other episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason spoke to Kelly Towles, the Festival Director of DC Walls. DC Walls is part of a global festival dedicated to murals and the artists who make them. Since its founding in 2010, the festival has expanded from its origins in Hawaii and grown into a global network of artists. Secret Walls, brought back to DC for 2022, brings artists together to paint a mural before a live audience within 90 minutes. It’s raw, fast and fun! They talk about when the events start, who’s participating and how it helps the community. Thank you is in order to Kelly for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about DC Walls, go to DCWallsFestival.com. To get tickets to Secret Walls go to eventbrite.com and search for DC Walls/Secret Walls. Both of these events are free and open to the public. Until next time, thanks for listening.

Welcome to yet another episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason met up with Henry Mandell at the opening of a group show that he was in at the Seattle NFT Museum. Henry’s works are creations of his ongoing survey of contemporary artistic practices, scientific principles, the human condition and their the effects they have on our lives. He was trained as a traditional painter and printmaker, he uses computer software to build engrossing abstract imagery. They talk about that and rules of design elements, when a piece of art is finished and of course, his words of advice. If you want to learn more about his work and see it, head to his website at HenryMandell.com. Henry is also on instagram at henrymandellstudio. And a huge thank you to Henry for taking the time to the interview. Until next time thank you for listening!

In this episode Jason met up with Collin Cessna. Collin is an plein air artist who paints urban landscapes to landscapes. His style ranges from representational to the nonrepresentational. Collin’s play with color and light make for great story telling. They talk about his use of color, materials and his techniques. A huge thank you to Collin for doing the interview. If you want to learn more and see his work, go to his website at https://www.collincessnaartwork.com. His Instagram is collin_cessna_artwork. Until next time, thank you for stoping by.