Our artists, in their own words

Artists are the core of what we do and why we do it. In this ongoing interview series, we highlight artist voices to explore creative processes, collective power of the arts community, and the impact of our mission.

Jenny Halpern:
Between Reality and Imagination

Artist Jenny Halpern on her creative practice and MIAR exhibition.

Rebecca Griffith:
Obsolete Objects and Lasting Memories

On Griffith's solo exhibition Video Magic: 1996, which activated galleries with video rental ephemera.

PRISMA:
Blurring Form, Craft, and Identity

When they found that painting alone wasn't effective, PRISMA combined mediums to break free of painting’s constraints.

Ava L. Peterson:
All Is Not As It Appears

On class, consumerism, and desire with artist Ava L. Peterson.

Nehir Uslu:
Art As Process, Not Product

“ I want people to leave with the understanding that their emotions are human, valid, and not something to be afraid of.”