Art on the Air

Art on the Air Presents Artists of Parkside

Who in your neighborhood is doing amazing creative things that you don't even know about?

 

On this week's episode of Art on the Air, we chat with three artists from Parkside in Savannah, folks who you may not have heard of but who could easily be your next door neighbor.

 

We spoke with multi-disciplinary artist Heather Szatmary about how she utilizes counting and data collection to inform her intricate and beautiful pieces. We dove into how musician Nick Bulka first found his love of music, and what he's doing to bring a large collection of unreleased songs by a prolific local band to the public. And we had a conversation with writer Nicole Rivas concerning her transition from poetry to flash fiction and non-fiction, and what role running plays in her compositions.

 

Three interesting and fun conversations that you won't want to miss!

Art on the Air Presents Shelley Smith Talking Saints & Sinners

On this week's episode of Art on the Air, we're excited to welcome Shelley Smith back onto the show to talk all about her latest project, "Saints & Sinners," a series of 120 oyster shell portraits that she'll be showing at Hospice Savannah's Summer Nights Party on Friday, September 24th 2021 from 6-9pm at Soho South Cafe!

Smith began the series shortly after a car accident left her temporarily unable to do the metal work for which she'd become known. Exploring the many personalities of Savannah, from well known folks like Jessica Lebos, Katherine Sandoz, and Mayor Van Johnson, to ordinary saints like her favorite post office worker, the affable artist not only found an alternative creative outlet, but a way to feel connected to her community during a time when in-person meetings were difficult.

A wonderful interview that you won't want to miss!

Art on the Air Presents Jimmy Butcher

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're excited to share our conversation with multi-talented artist Jimmy Butcher!

 

Jimmy is perhaps best known as a tattoo artist and owner of The Butcher Tattoo Studio on Bay Street. But his passion has always been in creating fine art projects with a variety of media, from painting and illustration, to murals and shoe design. Most recently Butcher has been working for none other than Kanye West!

 

Join us as we delve deep into Butcher's path through the arts, the origins of his visual style, and what he'd like to see more out of in the Savannah art community!

Art on the Air Presents Maggie Evans

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're pleased to share our interview with painter, musician, and installation artist Maggie Evans!

 

In-addition to a discussion about her new exhibition "Intermission" at J Costello Gallery in Hilton Head, we do a deep dive into how she developed her haunting style, including how the meaning of her work has changed during a time when isolation is the norm rather than the exception.

 

A powerful interview that you won't want to miss!

 

Art on the Air Presents Karen Wilharm

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're excited to present our Field Note with Karen Wilharm!

 

Karen is a portrait painter and pastel artist who has recently been exploring the "alla prima" technique to great effect.

 

Join us as she discusses her transition from medical illustration to working full time as a fine artist, how her children influence her work, and how she uses Instagram to both help other artists and as a means to sell her paintings!

 

Tune in!

Art on the Air Presents Carmen Loup

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're pleased to present our Field Note with Carmen Loup, recorded live from the back office of their community center and spiritual store Cosmic Corner!

 

They gave us all of the details on their recent book release, how they balance their illustration work with their writing, and their young origins as a business owner.

 

An insightful interview that you won't want to miss!

Art on the Air Presents Susie Chisholm

Susie Chisholm is one of Savannah's most accomplished sculptors.

Join us this week as we present our Field Note with the acclaimed artist from her home studio, where we talk all about her artistic philosophy, attention to detail, and meticulous process, as well as why her space is filled with severed heads (don't worry-they're made of clay)!

Art on the Air Presents PT Bridgeport

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're excited to present our Field Note interview with P.T. Bridgeport!

 

He's currently exhibiting "East of Savannah" at La Terra Natural Oils, as recently released a book of his musings called "The Moon and I Confer," and hosts the WRUU radio show "When the Moon Sings" on Saturdays from 5-6pm.

 

Don't miss it!

Art on the Air Presents Stuart Miller

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're pleased to present our Field Note with Stuart Miller! Stuart is the Director of the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Resources, and heads the team that runs the Cultural Arts Center.

He was hired in February 2020, and a month later the pandemic hit, so it's been quite a year-plus for the city's top art official. Tune in and learn all about what they've been up to while they were closed, and what plans they have as the center reopens!

Art on the Air Presents Fredo Martinez

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're happy to present our Field Note with Fredo Martinez! Fredo has done murals all over Savannah, and has done graphic design work for the likes of Deep Center, Starlandia Supply, and Beach Institute.

Tune in!