Strand, the Story of an Artist

Strand, the Story of an Artist, is a podcast that explores the intricate motivations and inspirations that drive people to pursue their passion for creating art. Produced by Kevin Kirkwood @kevinwillpaint

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Episodes

Episode 010: Roxana Barba

Sunday Mar 17, 2024

Sunday Mar 17, 2024

Roxana Barba, is a Peruvian artist whose research-driven practice incorporates interdisciplinary uses of performance, video, and installation. Learn more about her work at roxanabarba.com
Instagram: AU_Roxana
www.laundromatartspace.com
Produced by Kevin Kirkwood
Instagram: @kevinwillpaint

Episode: 009 Juan Henriquez

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

Juan Henriquez is a Venezuelan painter and sculptor. We met at his studio, located at the Laundromat Art Space in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood.
www.juanhenriquez.com
Instagram: juanhenriquez
www.laundromatartspace.com
 
Produced by Kevin Kirkwood
Instagram: @kevinwillpaint

Episode 008: Lisa Matrundola

Friday Mar 15, 2024

Friday Mar 15, 2024

Lisa Matrundola is a painter, sculptor, and educator who lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Lisa entered the 2016 Artfield’s exhibition, where she received one of ten Merit Awards. This recognition ignited a passion to explore themes of female identity through painting and sculpture. Lisa has exhibited her work at The Quinlan Visual Arts Center, ArtFields, The Bo Bartlett Center, MINT, and Spruill Center for the Arts.
www.LisaMatrundola.com
Instagram - @lisamatrundolaartist
 
Produced by Kevin Kirkwood
Instagram - @kevinwillpaint

Episode 007: Will Penny

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

www.willpenny.com
Recently I had the opportunity to meet up with Will at the Laney Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Savannah, Georgia. This is Will’s second exhibition there and it is titled, Nothing to Fear.
For more information about this exhibition, visit LaneyContemporary.com
If you're interested in my work, please follow me on Instagram at kevinwillpaint.
photo credit: Jacob Edenfield @mr.jacob.edenfield
produced by kevin kirkwood

Episode 006: Jimmy O'neal

Monday Mar 04, 2024

Monday Mar 04, 2024

Jimmy Oneal is a visual artist living and working in Savannah Georgia. He is making a lot of wonderful things, both in the digital world, as well as the analog, real-life space. You can see samples of his work on Instagram @jimmyonealartist and online at jimmyoneal.com
If you're interested in my work, please follow me on Instagram @kevinwillpaint.
produced by kevin kirkwood

Episode 005: Robin Johnson

Sunday Feb 25, 2024

Sunday Feb 25, 2024

Robin Johnson is an artist and educator who lives and works in California. In this episode, Kevin talks with Robin about her recent solo show that was held at the Cosumnes River Gallery in Sacramento California. A sample of her current work can be found at robinjohnsonart.com or on Instagram @RobinJohnsonArt.

Episode 004: Ashley Benton

Friday Feb 16, 2024

Friday Feb 16, 2024

Ashley Benton is an artist living and working in Savannah, Georgia. A sample of her figurative ceramic work is currently on view at Gingerbread Square Gallery in Key West. Ashley is represented by the Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX, and the Ivy Brown Gallery, NYC. 
https://www.ashleybentonstudio.com/
IG = a_bentonarts

Episode 003: Masela Nkolo

Sunday Jan 21, 2024

Sunday Jan 21, 2024

Kevin had a conversation with Masela Nkolo, an artist originally from West Africa, who now resides and works in Atlanta. Masela's sculptural work is now on view in a couple of venues. Including Artfields in Lake City, South Carolina. This exhibition is titled "Dancing with the Masks" and is a solo show that will run until March 9th. You can also find his work at The Contemporary in Atlanta, and www.maselankolo.art 
Produced by @kevinwillpaint

Monday Jan 15, 2024

Jason Hackenwerth is a multi-disciplined artist who is currently living and working in St. Petersburg, FL. In this episode, we talk about the paintings that he made during his recent residency at The Factory, St Pete. He also shared the story about how and why he began making sculptures with balloons. 
www.jasonhackenwerth.com
 
This episode was produced by Kevin Kirkwood. IG = @kevinwillpaint

Episode 001 - Kyle Trowbridge

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

Kyle Trowbridge is a Miami-based artist. For more information, visit KyleTrowbridge.com

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