Art Is... a podcast for artists

Isotta Page
Art Is... a podcast for artists

We are brainstorming the future of the art world. On Art Is… Isotta Page encourages other emerging artists, students and early-career creatives to collectively visualize the future of the art world and the creative industries. Season 1 is a narrative miniseries—7 short monologues designed to spark your interest and introduce you to creative knowledge tools, emerging tech, innovative business models, and alternative mindsets impacting artists today. Season 2 revisits each theme from Season 1 through conversations with creative thought leaders, emerging artists, and change-makers in the tech industry, design world and startup space. Season 3 follows the theme 'artists leveraging tech' and dives into new ideas around digital strategy and leadership for artists and creatives. We also return to topics from past seasons including: learning from beyond the traditional art world (especially startup and design spaces), exploring alternative business models and investigating the opportunities presented by emerging tech (NFT's, Metaverse, Web 3 and more! ). Season 4 presents in depth conversations with artists, art businesses and creative professionals on how they are building successful businesses. We are shedding light on the art, tech and business divide and combatting the isolation and scarcity mindset we artists feel by discussing the lessons learned by both novice and seasoned professionals. Season 5 is a collaboration with creative career coach Lauryn Hill from Curated Splash. Join Lauryn and Isotta as they delve into a captivating series of discussions tailored for emerging artists and creatives. From breaking through creative barriers to conquering self-imposed limitations, and exploring the impact of emerging technology on emerging art businesses. Recorded live at the renowned TASCHEN store in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, this season promises to pose interesting questions and topics to provoke thought and ignite curiosity. Art Is... seeks to destigmatize storytelling, break down barriers between creative disciplines, and embolden artists to broaden their perspectives by learning from other industries. On the podcast, we push back against traditional art world norms to gain agency over our art careers and work to build a creative community that will change the landscape of contemporary art and beyond. Rate, Review & Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram, @artispodcast Donate: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/375bbc0d-c052-4330-b73b-aad1ba5ed2d9/sponsor

  1. Dr. Elodie Freymann on Merging Art, Science, & Natural History Storytelling (VIDEO)

    1 AUG

    Dr. Elodie Freymann on Merging Art, Science, & Natural History Storytelling (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 7 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this episode, Lauryn and Isotta are joined by Dr. Elodie Freymann, an artist and scientist who shares her unique journey of merging her passions and working across creative and scientific disciplines. Elodie recounts how her childhood fascination with primates led her to pursue a PhD at Oxford in cognitive and evolutionary anthropology, which eventually took her to Uganda's Budongo Forest for nine months to explore how chimpanzees self-medicate with plants. A natural storyteller, Elodie’s unique art form includes intricate paper-cutting silhouettes crafted into stunning handmade books, and scientific illustrations that helped her memorize the various species of animals and plants she studied, offering a fascinating glimpse into the true overlap of art and science. She candidly discusses the vulnerability she faces with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, providing helpful tips to overcome creative blocks. The episode also delves into her current work in documentary filmmaking and how her interdisciplinary spirit continues to drive her projects. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the fusion of art and science in Elodie's extraordinary life and career. Topics Covered: 1. Journey into Anthropology and Filmmaking: Elodie discusses her background as an artist and her initial foray into documentary filmmaking, driven by her love of storytelling.Her decision to pursue a Master's and subsequently PhD at Oxford in cognitive and evolutionary anthropology, specifically for her interest in primates.2. Merging Art and Science: The struggle and eventual triumph of integrating her dual loves of art and science.Using scientific illustration and art to overcome academic challenges and imposter syndrome.Her extensive illustration practice drawing primate species and plant anatomy as a tool for learning and memory during University and throughout her field work in Uganda's Budongo Forest3.  Inspirations and Influences: Lauryn explores how Elodie’s early interests shaped her decision to study chimpanzees.Elodie shares her admiration for trailblazing icon Jane Goodall, who inspired her path in primatology Elodie’s internship with paper cutting artist Beatrice Coron 4.Overcoming Self-Doubt: The parallels between artists and scientists, such as isolation and rejection.The lifestyle overlap between artistic and scientific practcies, grant writing, submitting to open calls, dealing with rejection and constant critique Elodie’s experiences making work and her Dad’s wise approach to understanding output days and input days.Strategies for dealing with critique and using vulnerability to strengthen resilience.5. Creative Problem-Solving and Storytelling: Elodie’s dedication to storytelling and understanding the natural world.Her personal art projects, inspired by prompts and conversations with her father about balancing input and output time.   6. Exploring Different Art Forms: Elodie’s interest in bookmaking and paper cutting silhouettes, including her book "The Evolution of Life Through Geologic Time."The role of documentary film in her practice as a medium to bring art to life.7. Academic Challenges and Field Research: The issues of academic gatekeeping and transparency in scientific journals and her desire to use storytelling via documentary filmmaking to bring these topics to life. Brief overview of Elodie’s PhD research in Uganda’s Budongo Forest, studying how chimpanzees self-medicate with plants, showcasing the forest as a pharmacy for these primates. Conclusion: Join Lauryn, Isotta and Elodie as they delve into the intricate balance of art and science, exploring the challenges and triumphs of an evolving interdisciplinary career. This episode is a testament to the power of storytelling, resilience, and the unique intersections that drive creative and scientific inquiry. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribin

    1h 11m
  2. Symbolism, Research and Processing Vulnerability (VIDEO)

    18 JUL

    Symbolism, Research and Processing Vulnerability (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 6 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this solo episode, Isotta and Lauryn share personal updates on balancing their life, work, and personal responsibilities. They dive deep into their individual art practices, with Isotta discussing how writing a studio newsletter has kept her accountable on developing the research side of her practice. Lauryn also shares about her practice and delves into a recent source of inspiration, the TASCHEN book The 12 Steps and the synchronicity she feels between her personal recovery journey and her art practice.  Topics Covered: 1. Life and Work Balance:    - Isotta and Lauryn discuss their current challenges and successes in juggling multiple responsibilities.    - Insights on how they manage their time    - Insights on managing finances as artists, the reality of an artist’s career as seen in the Beyond the Studio Podcast Episode. 2. Personal Art Practices:    - Isotta delves into her latest newsletter and research topics.    - Lauryn opens up about the inspiration behind her art and the books that are currently influencing her work. 3. Authenticity and Emotional Balance:    - A conversation on the importance of showing up authentically in both personal and professional spaces.    - How consumer culture impacts emotional well-being and the magic that can happen when inner and outer worlds intermingle. 4. The Power of Critique: - An exploration and reflection on how critique can significantly affect artists, both positively and negatively, along with an invitation to be mindful about who you ask for feedback and when you seek it. - An opportunity to reframe and contextualize critique, understanding the vulnerable human side of sharing and asking for feedback. 4. Processing Vulnerability - Isotta shares how a painful memory was recently triggered by a project with an artist friend and discusses the lingering impact of harsh feedback received years ago on her current self-confidence. - Lauryn contextualizes Isotta's experience with coaching, offering insights on how to use this as an invitation to step through and overcome similar challenges. - Lauryn shares strategies for overcoming self-confidence issues and acknowledges the physical toll emotional triggers can have on our bodies. Conclusion: Join Isotta and Lauryn as they navigate the complexities of balancing artistic practices  and personal lives, offering a candid look at the challenges and triumphs they face. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, emotional resilience, and the transformative power of showing up with both strength and vulnerability in our work and life. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work  Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work  Curated Splash Resources  Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

    38 min
  3. Committed to Art: Lifelong Learning with Michelle Wolodarsky (VIDEO)

    5 JUL

    Committed to Art: Lifelong Learning with Michelle Wolodarsky (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 5 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this episode, we welcome Michelle Wolodarsky, who discusses her dedication to a diverse art practice that includes painting, film, and performance. Lauryn, Isotta, and Michelle talk about balancing passion with the hard work required in an artist's journey. Michelle shares her strategies for advancing her art career, the challenges of achieving financial sustainability as an artist, and the importance of building a supportive community around one's practice. Topics Covered: 1. The Artist’s Journey and Financial Considerations: - Balancing passion and labor. - Courage needed for the artist's journey. - The necessity of a day job to reduce financial pressure on art practice. - Lauryn’s experience in gallery and publishing, and her skills in sales and business. 2. Art School Mentality vs. Art Market Reality: - The anti-commercial mentality of art school versus the commercial reality of the art market. - The skewed timeline from emerging to mid-career artist. - Entrenched gatekeeping and elite trickle-down in the art world. 3. Michelle’s Approach to Art: - How her conceptual, intuitive abilities shape her practice. - Redefining conceptual art through writing, painting, performance, and film. - Using painting to world-build through performance and film. - Developing a scriptwriting and creative writing practice for poetry. - Receiving feedback from respected peers. 4. Patience, Timing, and Personal Growth: - The importance of patience in the artistic journey. - The value of timing in research and learning. - Maturing as an artist and understanding you’re not different from anyone else. - The role of ego and staying present. 5. Building Genuine Connections and Lauryn’s Insights: - Better relating to each other and forging authentic connections. - Avoiding art speak and showing up as an authentic human being. - Benefits of an introductory consultation session with Lauryn from Curated Splash. - Pitfalls of comparing yourself to others. - Financial transparency and the reality of an artist’s career as seen in the Beyond the Studio Podcast Episode. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Check out Michelle Wolodarsky’s work Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work Curated Splash Resources Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

    44 min
  4. Intentional Approaches to Your Art Practice (VIDEO)

    20 JUN

    Intentional Approaches to Your Art Practice (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 4 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this episode, Lauryn and Isotta share their creative dreams and discuss their art practices, focusing on overcoming internal blocks. They also highlight the work of sculptor Edoardo Tresoldi and discuss the role of art at Coachella. Topics Covered: 1. Studio Processes and Inspirations: - Lauryn talks about giving herself permission to enjoy beauty and the creative process behind her detailed cake paintings, inspired by childhood cake decorating and Lana Del Rey. - Isotta discusses her marble carving practice, emphasizing mark-making and intentionality, likening it to drawing in 3D. - Lauryn explains her color choices and her "Virgo process" of using Procreate, photography, and transfer paper to configure her canvases, akin to color-by-numbers. 2. Manifesting and Emotional Balance: - Lauryn and Isotta explore the concept of manifesting, discussing how happy and sad emotions can be two sides of the same coin. - Lauryn shares her experiences of showing up authentically, which has led to new clients. - They delve into the idea of manifesting work, focusing on appreciation, awe, and gratitude rather than on what one doesn’t want. - Lauryn talks about using frustration to gain clarity and introduces manifesting as a vibration, understanding desires on an intuitive level. - She emphasizes allowing the universe to bring unexpected, wonderful surprises and the importance of feeling gratitude and beauty in moments of goal setting. Key Takeaways - Embrace and enjoy the beauty in your creative process. - Understand and navigate your studio practice with intentionality and openness to course corrections. - Apply the principles of manifesting to attract positivity and clarity in both professional and personal spheres. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work Curated Splash Resources Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

    38 min
  5. Perspectives from a Performance Artist: Building a Practice and the PerformVu Platform with Asia Stewart (VIDEO)

    30 MAY

    Perspectives from a Performance Artist: Building a Practice and the PerformVu Platform with Asia Stewart (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 3 of Art Is… a podcast for artists. In today's episode, we're joined by Asia Stewart, a groundbreaking performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY, and the founding artistic director of Perform Vu. Join us as we explore Asia's creative origins and discover how her academic background at Harvard and Cambridge, studying government and sociology, along with her experience in theater, musical theater, and opera, uniquely informs her practice of performance art. Her work seeks to physicalize abstract concepts related to race, gender, and sexuality. Asia creates evening-length performances and duration works lasting hours or days, exploring the afterlife of colonial and patriarchal violence. In an open dialogue, Asia, Lauryn, and Isotta discuss the development of Asia's performance work and her early innovative use of digital participation from the audience. Asia opens up about the importance of authenticity and the mindset required in her art, as well as how she has coped with rejection throughout her evolving career. She emphasizes celebrating small wins and advocating for one's work. Asia introduces us to Perform Vu, “the netflix for performance art” and discusses how the platform addresses the often overlooked challenges performance artists face in sharing their work online, including issues of discoverability and compensation. Perform Vu is revolutionizing the future of art by connecting audiences to meaningful videos and films that highlight global cultural dynamics. It provides a sustainable financial solution for performance artists, addressing a significant gap in the market. Current media platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and traditional streaming services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix fall short in offering the culturally relevant and impactful content that 66% of Gen Z and Millennials are actively seeking. Perform Vu fills this void by showcasing a diverse range of performances and artistic expressions that resonate with a culturally conscious audience. (We encourage you to explore Perform Vu. For just $4.99 a month, you can access the full collection of videos and films, including the powerful work of Asia Stewart!) As the conversation draws to a close, Asia asks Lauryn and Isotta how performance enters their lives. They discuss how performance plays into daily life as a person, as an artist, or even as an employee. Isotta shares some thoughts on how she sees marble sculpting as a performance, and Lauryn describes how performance enters her work leading workshops in rehabs and youth homeless shelters, as well as her journey being seen as a business, artist, advocate, and poet. Asia's innovative approach to performance art and her vision for a more supportive environment for artists provide invaluable insights and inspiration. Her passion is truly energizing, making this episode essential listening for any artist looking to refine their practice and engage with performance. Check out Asia Stewart's work .asiastewart.com and follow her at @asiastewart Check out Perform Vu https://www.performvu.com/ Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work isottapage.com Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter isotta.beehiiv.com Learn more about Lauryn at curatedsplash.com and follow her @curatedsplash and her coaching work Learn more at artispodcast.com and follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

    53 min
  6. Stop Overthinking and Start Exploring with Gus Harper (VIDEO)

    16 MAY

    Stop Overthinking and Start Exploring with Gus Harper (VIDEO)

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2 of "Art Is...," a podcast for artists. In today's episode, we're joined by Gus Harper, a remarkable muralist and painter based in Santa Monica/Venice Beach. His journey is as vibrant as his artwork. Join us as we delve into Gus's artistic origins and trace how his travels propelled him into the realm of street art. Discover how a serendipitous journey through Kathmandu ignited his passion for murals, setting him on a global odyssey. Follow his colorful trail as he leaves his mark in India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and most recently, Chiang Mai, Thailand, along with his hometown of Los Angeles. In an open dialogue, Gus, Lauryn, and Isotta share insights into their creative processes. Explore Gus's balancing act between studio introspection and the vibrant energy of public mural creation. Gus shares practical strategies for overcoming creative hurdles and emphasizes the importance of action over endless contemplation. Delve into discussions on productivity and accountability, drawing from Lauryn's firsthand experiences in her coaching practice. While luck may have its role, Gus advocates for proactive positioning to capitalize on opportunities. Gain a peek into the business side of art, from selling tactics to pricing considerations, as Gus engages in a lively exchange with Isotta about her adventures in marble carving. Gus's adventurous spirit and kindness are truly invigorating, infusing his stories with both entertainment and invaluable insights, making them essential listening for any emerging artist refining their professional practice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

    36 min

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We are brainstorming the future of the art world. On Art Is… Isotta Page encourages other emerging artists, students and early-career creatives to collectively visualize the future of the art world and the creative industries. Season 1 is a narrative miniseries—7 short monologues designed to spark your interest and introduce you to creative knowledge tools, emerging tech, innovative business models, and alternative mindsets impacting artists today. Season 2 revisits each theme from Season 1 through conversations with creative thought leaders, emerging artists, and change-makers in the tech industry, design world and startup space. Season 3 follows the theme 'artists leveraging tech' and dives into new ideas around digital strategy and leadership for artists and creatives. We also return to topics from past seasons including: learning from beyond the traditional art world (especially startup and design spaces), exploring alternative business models and investigating the opportunities presented by emerging tech (NFT's, Metaverse, Web 3 and more! ). Season 4 presents in depth conversations with artists, art businesses and creative professionals on how they are building successful businesses. We are shedding light on the art, tech and business divide and combatting the isolation and scarcity mindset we artists feel by discussing the lessons learned by both novice and seasoned professionals. Season 5 is a collaboration with creative career coach Lauryn Hill from Curated Splash. Join Lauryn and Isotta as they delve into a captivating series of discussions tailored for emerging artists and creatives. From breaking through creative barriers to conquering self-imposed limitations, and exploring the impact of emerging technology on emerging art businesses. Recorded live at the renowned TASCHEN store in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, this season promises to pose interesting questions and topics to provoke thought and ignite curiosity. Art Is... seeks to destigmatize storytelling, break down barriers between creative disciplines, and embolden artists to broaden their perspectives by learning from other industries. On the podcast, we push back against traditional art world norms to gain agency over our art careers and work to build a creative community that will change the landscape of contemporary art and beyond. Rate, Review & Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram, @artispodcast Donate: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/375bbc0d-c052-4330-b73b-aad1ba5ed2d9/sponsor

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