The Painting Podcast Oko.Academy
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Art History from a painter’s perspective. Every episode examines the life and work of one painter. Exploring both the paintings these artists make, as well as the world which they inhabited.
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Distorted Forms: The Power of Grotesque Imagery - Episode 26
In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of grotesque art, tracing its origins from the Roman grottoes to its profound impact on modern aesthetics. We explore how what began as whimsical, colorful decorations evolved into a broader artistic expression that encompasses the bizarre, the surreal, and the deeply unsettling. Through discussions on key works like Goya's "Black Paintings," we examine how grotesque art challenges our perceptions and provokes a visceral emotional response. Join us as we uncover the dark beauty and psychological depth of the grotesque in art history.
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Isolated Inspirations: How Solitude Shapes Art
Today we journey through historical art movements and into the minds of contemporary creators to discover how being alone can amplify creativity.
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From Cave Walls to Screen Scrolls: Why Watch People Paint?: Episode 25
We trace the history of people observing the art-making process. From ancient times when communities would gather to watch artisans at work, through the Renaissance workshops, to modern-day live streams and social media platforms like TikTok, we examine how the act of witnessing art creation has evolved.
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Navigating Cheesiness, Kitsch, and the Quest for Authenticity
This episode delves into the fine line between cheesiness, kitsch, and high art. From the pastoral scenes of Gainsborough to the consumer culture critiques of Warhol and the polling experiments of Komar and Melamid, we examine how artists challenge and redefine our notions of taste, authenticity, and artistic value in a constantly evolving cultural landscape.
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Harnessing the Power of the Muse and Synchronicity: Episode 23 of The Painting Podcast
Digging into how we can create an environment where creativity can flourish, and allow the muse in to create meaningful connections that allow for artistic innovation.
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You're Looking Wrong!: Episode 22 of The Painting Podcast
How are we taught to look at art, and why does it get everything wrong? In this episode I look at conventional ways of teaching students to look at art, and offer an alternative that allows for more intuition, experiementation, and a familiarity with the medium.
Customer Reviews
The Hudson Hawk of podcasts
I could listen to Jer talk for hours…as proven by me listening to all of these episodes. The scripted portions are well written, but when Jer goes off book you really get to hear the depth of his passion and knowledge. Talking about art in an enthralling and digestible way is something he does as well or better than anyone else. And what he does is right, obviously.
All artists will love this podcast!
The episodes are the perfect length and give a detailed overview of famous artists lives and addresses their work in the context of art history and why they matter today. Jeremiah has a soothing voice and knows how to tell a story. There aren’t many podcasts about painting exclusively that are THIS GOOD.
Great intro to famous painters
Finally a podcast focused solely on famous painters and paintings!
Each episode gives a quick overview of a painters life story and examines a few of their major works