Brain Fuz‪z‬ Joe Camoosa & Matthew White

In part two of this final conversation from their Temporary Art Center residency, Joe and Matthew continue their discussion with art collector and arts benefactor Tim Schrager.







An anecdote from a studio visit with artist Tom Sachs illustrates the connection between the art object and its meaning to the collector. Commissions and the public art process are explored. The difficult economics of the creative life are laid bare.







With his background in commercial development, Tim’s insights on the changing landscape in Atlanta provide a perspective for artists on living the creative life in major cities.







Collectors and super collectors are compared. The sustainability of galleries and art fairs is debated. Joe laments the future.











(Un)required Resources For Episode 59







* Tom Sachs on Wikipedia* “Stuart Horodner At The Temporary Art Center,” Brain Fuzz Episode 52* Margulies Collection* de la Cruz Collection* Rubell Museum* The Bass* Atlanta Beltline* Ponce City Market

Art collector and arts benefactor Tim Schrager joins Joe and Matthew for a two-part conversation during their residency at The Temporary Art Center.







They reflect on The Temporary Art Center and his role in it. (If you’re looking to throw a pop-up show, you could build a list of lessons learned from this by the way.) Spoiler alert: Each pop-up offers it’s own challenges.







Gallery relationships, art that got away, and the life of a collection are all topics. Odd studio experiences are shared. Big names are named. A Brain Fuzz cliffhanger is employed.











(Un)required Resources For Episode 58







* Stuart Horodner At The Temporary Art Center, Brain Fuzz Podcast Episode 52* Brian Alfred* Rachel Harrison at Greene Naftali* Rachel Harrison Life Hack at The Whitney* Tom Sachs

Photographer Fredrik Brauer joins Joe and Matthew for a discussion on his career path and how a photographer arrives – or maybe never arrives – at a final, defined identity. Described as an architectural photographer, Fredrik shares his thoughts on architecture and light as subjects and just what those images may be saying to us.







The tools, nuts, and bolts of his process are explored. From before the moment that the shutter closes to the digital versus film discussion, insights are shared. Atlanta’s relationship with Brutalist architecture is kicked about.







Helpful #ArtsEd tips for documenting shows and individual works for artists and gallerists emerge. Sustainable development is debated. MARTA trains hum in the distance.







(Un)required Resources For Episode 57











* FredrikBrauer.com* “Touring Marcel Breuer’s Central Atlanta Library, prior to renovations” at Curbed Atlanta* Temporary Art Center











Fredrik Brauer, Matthew, and Joe (L-R) at The Brain Fuzz Temporary Studio inside The Temporary Art Center.

Photographer Jill Frank joins Joe and Matthew in their Temporary Art Center studio to discuss her work, her process, and her first foray into video.







Large format cameras and photography – Jill’s tool and method of choice – are explored. The large format footprint within the context of our modern surroundings is considered.







Dust and insect self exposure are topics. Kombucha explodes. Beverages are spilled. Criticism is debated.







(Un)required Resources For Episode 56











* Jill Frank – Artist Website* “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: A Conversation With Jill Frank,” Jon Feinstein, Humble Arts Foundation* “The High Life With William Downs,” Brain Fuzz Arts Podcast Ep 15* “Gregory Harris And Geometric Dislocation,” Brain Fuzz Arts Podcast Ep 49* Temporary Art Center











Jill Frank and another very special Brain Fuzz Fellow. Yes, look again.

Artist Jen Ray and electronic music producer Jason Forrest chat about her art, what it now means to identify as an “artist,” and more on this first couples’ edition of the Brain Fuzz arts podcast.







From Atlanta to New York to Berlin and back again, the two share their creative journeys. Jen discusses her work and its multiple points of entry. Jason displays impressive mastery of multiple domains.







Arts writing incidents are recounted. Arts world mores and awkward encounters are shared.







The four stay past the posted Temporary Art Center hours.



































(Un)required Resources For Episode 55







* JenRayArt.com* JasonForrest.Bandcamp.com* Temporary Art Center* Art Papers* Albertz Benda* SOCO Gallery

Artist Drew Conrad joins Joe and Matthew at The Temporary Art Center to discuss his work, travel, and the role that music has played in his practice.







Following up on an earlier theme, the nature of reward is examined. Horizons of the west are explored. The DIY vs white glove treatment is unpacked.







Speaking of comparison and contrast, apparently Wings vs Beatles is a thing too.







The Brain Fuzz Temporary Studio turntable is critiqued.











(Un)required Resources From Episode 54







* DrewConradArt.com* signs and symbols* Temporary Art Center* “Well, It’s Temporary . . . ” – Episode 50 with Scott Ingram