Episode 5

In the Studio with Kate Clark

Kate Clark creates striking sculptures that synthesize the human face onto the bodies of wild animals. In the pursuit of a longstanding interest in the face and its unique abilities for expression, abilities which separate us from other mammals, she brings to the surface uncomfortable tensions in our history as recently civilized animals. Evolution, the nature/culture divide, dreams and nightmares are some of the topics that come up when Work Only visits her in her studio near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, as she prepares new pieces for Claire Oliver’s booth at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009. Continue reading...

Another entry in our interview series, with the artist Hannah Henry. Hannah has an exhibition at the Rowan Morrison Gallery opening on April 4th. It was a pleasure to speak with her and I hope you enjoy the interview!

Steven Barich: Hello Hannah. Thank you for taking this interview. I’m glad we have this opportunity to discuss your artwork and art practice.

Hannah Henry: It’s a frighteningly rare opportunity. Thank you!

SB: You have an upcoming show at Rowan Morrison in April and I believe you have just returned from the East Coast for a project in Belfast(?)…

HH: Yes, I was a participant in Project M, a boot Continue reading...