Melanie Parke is a painter with an extensive exhibition
record and an incredible eye which has resulted in not only making
amazing work but also a solid and inspirational curatorial resume.
She created The Provincial, an artist-run project space &
curatorial program committed to camaraderie and intellectual verve.
Her and her husband, the painter Richard Kooyman, are devoted to
supporting artists in new and experimental work. They believe
experiencing artist-driven endeavors is to glimpse the heart of raw
creativity and it is regenerative to community, culture, and
humanity. They champion friendship, collaboration, and highly
curated shows throughout the year. Small gatherings, performances
and community events accompany each artistic production. Existing
between private, public and online spaces, they welcome artists,
guest curators, friends and curious visitors with rural
hospitality.
Nov 15, 2019
In
this episode we talk about:
22:00
Growing up in an idyllic setting
24:00
Overcoming a traumatic experience with art
28:00
Going to art school
35:00
Landscape painting and going into the studio
36:00
Moving to Michigan, waiting tables and painting nature
39:00
Air and light in her work
39:51
Hans Hoffman
42:
20 Susanna Coffey
46:15
The process of her day
48:43
The Provencial
51:08
Julie Torres
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hour 7 Books
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10 Advice and Feminist Bussiness School
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