Pamela Bannos

What are the challenges of working as a photographic artist in a world of fast-changing technologies and what strategies have you developed in your practice and teaching career to meet those challenges?
As a teacher of photography (who firmly believes in beginning with the black and white darkroom) it has been interesting for me to see the speed at which this medium has evolved in these past few years. Digital technologies have changed some aspects of older more...

Shawn Stucky

How did you discover screen printing as a medium? Describe your career trajectory as a screen printer and any particularly useful lessons you'd like to share.

I began screen printing in 2006 as a way to relieve stress and to put my personal feelings into a form I could easily understand. Creating something beautiful and sharing it with those around me was a way for me to communicate my feelings. The truth is, I never intended my work to be seen by anyone beyond a close circle of my friends. more...


Brian Kapernekas

How does space dictate practice? Practice space? The Elusive Studio: A studio practice on the move.

For artists traveling abroad or in residency programs, the reality of the studio in constant flux is always being addressed. For some, a studio practice is non-existent or manifests in ways specific to the work. As a painter and sculptor, maintaining a studio practice is vital and inherent to my process. It has been a given for me—having a separate, physical space for my art work—of which no question has had to be asked about its necessity, until recently. more...

Frederick Holland

How can an art practice have a political/social impact?
"Art as a vehicle for social control" is as old as Art itself, while I realize many people will take exception with that statement, I will stand by it. From a historical perspective, images were often used to glorify a God or successful citizens (who served as an example of behavior that one should emulate) or to celebrate a hero (who sacrificed in service to the state). The relatively high cost and specialized skills needed for the production of imagery precluded the creation of artworks that challenged the existing powers. more...


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