Episode 16: Jason Clay-Lewis from the series "Humanizing role of arts in the wake of the public health crisis"

This episode is part of a special series in which I ART New York invites 3 of our previously interviewed guests to respond to the COVID 19 pandemic. The interviews bring to fore the resistance and constructive strategies created by artists and curators in the face of difficult and chaotic realities.

Jason Clay-Lewis is an artist, curator, and director of the Royal Gallery in Williamsburg, B’klyn. Lewis discusses The Royal Gallery’s online summer exhibitions, their recently launched online Artist List, and his artist-interview podcast-project begun last year. We also delve into his art practice and discuss his recent paintings as well as his reaction to the Covid-19 lockdown in New York City. Check out the Royal’s latest exhibition “Remake/Remodel”, co-curated with Amelia Biewald. https://rsoaa.com/exhibitions/ This interview was recorded May 30, 2020.