Virtual Salon Podcast

Is there a link between creativity and mental health?  Is there some truth to the theory of artistic temperament or is it just a harmful stereotype?  This episode is a discussion about mental health, talent, and artist stereotypes.

Music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.

Robyn Gibson talks about Simone Leigh for our final Women's History Series episode.

Simone Leigh is an American artist from Chicago who works in New York City in the United States. She works in various media including sculpture, installations, video, performance, and social practice.

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode, co-host Liza Sokolovskaya talks about work by one of her favorite artists, Sarah Sze.

Sarah Sze is a painter, sculptor, and installation artist born in 1969.  She is known for her large scale installations using everyday objects to create multimedia landscapes.

Music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Our co-host, Emily Carrig talks about Welsh painter Gwen John.

Born in 1876, Gwen John was overshadowed during her lifetime by her famous brother Augustus John.  Her portraits, many of anonymous female sitters, are painted in closely related tones.  Recently people have started to believe that Gwen was the better painter.  Even Augustus, despite his fame, thought that his sister was the better painter out of the two of them.

Music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod. 

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Artist Kara Williams @karamariewilliams discusses the work of one of her favorite painters, Lisa Yuskavage, for our Women's History Series.

Music from the episode is "George Street Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Pianist Benny John Plasencia talks about his favorite artist of all time: Martha Argerich. Martha Argerich is a Swiss-Argentine concert pianist and she is widely considered to be one of the best pianists of all time.

Music from the episode is Martha Argerich, piano; Darío Alejandro Ntaca, conductor; Singapore Symphony Orchestra.  Recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, on 13 June 2018.

Outro music by Kevin MacLeod:

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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For Women's History Month, we are inviting artists to talk about their favorite women artists.  In this episode, Wesley Israel @feelsomething_wesky talks about Artemisia Gentileschi.

Born in Rome in 1593, Artemisia Gentileschi is considered among the most accomplished Baroque artists, initially working in the style of Caravaggio. She was producing professional work by the age of fifteen.

Music in the episode is written by Kevin Macleod.

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Part 2 of our Valentine's Day Special featuring poetry and artworks that explore themes of love and desire.  Artworks discussed are by: Jenny Saville, Mary Cassatt, Kerry James Marshall, and Edvard Munch.  Poetry written by Maya Angelou and Rainer Maria Rilke.

The Mothers / Mother and Child (after a Leonardo cartoon) by Jenny Saville

Mother and Child / Mother and Child by Mary Cassatt

The Kiss / The Kiss by the Window by Edvard Munch

Vignette / Slow Dance by Kerry James Marshall

All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.

by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We present a special feature of art and poetry, exploring themes of love and desire.  Artworks discussed are by Michelangelo, Ana Benaroya, Chris Ofili, and Leonor Fini.  Poetry featured in the episode was written by Rainer Maria Rilke, Audre Lorde, John Donne, and Richard Wilbur.  Links to the artworks discussed:

The Rape of Ganymede by Michelangelo

Mother May I by Ana Benaroya

Annunciation by Chris Ofili (More Photos here and here)

Cthonian Deity Watching Over the Sleep of a Young Man by Leonor Fini

All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.

"In Your Arms" "George Street Shuffle" "Gymnopedia No. 1" "Bittersweet" and "Windswept" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Here's a sneak peek of our Valentine's Day Special Part 2.  Stay tuned!