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On cycles and secret codes
I haven't had a “real job” in ten years. The last time I taught a full semester was before my oldest daughter was born. I miss the act of teaching and…
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Artists talk tomorrow
(with livestream link)
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My body is not me
I've been not well and it’s manifesting in my work. Living with a chronic illness is pretty terrible. On the spectrum of people with Crohn’s disease my…
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Behind the Scenes
Making art is hard. The illusion of social media typically portrays the wins; you rarely see the struggle. Today: an unfiltered look behind the scenes…
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Two Directions
Simple & Complex
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The Naming of Things
Giving new work a title is not an easy task for me. It’s usually the last part to happen—just after I photograph the piece. I’m genuinely surprised when…
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AI Thoughts Generated by a Human
On Love of Process
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This is The Fold, a newsletter about Art, Paper, Ideas.
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Fall Sale
Hi Everyone, A few years ago, I found that most of my pieces were bought almost exclusively by art collectors and institutions. Occasionally I’d get…
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Artwork Auction for Everytown
Hi Everyone, It's harder than ever to make sense of the world lately. (Perhaps it's not meant to make sense, in which case: Excellent work, World, you…
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Teacher Appreciation
Hi Everyone, I found a few of my college professors online the other day, and watching them took me back to being 19 and in their classes. Seeing them…
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Letter to a Young Artist // Mini's Launch
Hi Everyone, I recently received this letter and would like to share it & my response with you: Subject: Young art Message: Hi Matt, I am 11 and am into…
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