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Pollock Prize for Creativity

Thoughts in the Studio

6/22/2020

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Lately, I have had lots of talks with other artists about the changes that are inevitable now that covid has overtaken the world.  Our lifetime is now part of history and we have to adapt and find ways to be creative and relative in this brave new world.  
One thing I hear over and over is the percentage of current galleries that will not be around this time next year.  Some huge galleries have already closed.  Everyone is scrambling to find a way to showcase their art and make a living at the same time.  
I keep asking myself how much of the old way of doing business is still relevant?  There have always been many things that were taboo for artist.  Do those old taboo's apply?  I don't think so.  I think it is a new world and its time for us to create a good business model where we work together.  Exhibitions were already moving towards arts collectives and art groups rather than galleries but now this seems even more important
Being in control of your art and how its shown and sold are more important than ever. 
What do you think is important?
How do we implement these into our presentations?  
How do we show the work and continue to grow our businesses without alienating potential in the future?  
Art reps and consultants seem like the way of the future in my eyes.  What do you think?   
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In the Studio - Instagram Live Discussion

6/9/2020

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In this series, Victoria Chapman, director VC Projects, discusses artists' practice, life during isolation, past and upcoming exhibitions, and issues that most artists face.

Today, I had a great discussion with Victoria via an Instagram Live. Victoria and I have known and worked together for many years. We talked about isolation and how it comes out in artists' work, as well as how artists deal with the challenges it presents.

We'd love to hear from you! What are your challenges? Has isolation hindered or helped your creativity? Going forward how will your practice evolve? Leave a comment to help support the artist community in navigating these challenging times. 
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Live Feed, we visit @todd_williamson_art in his Hollywood studio and learn about his studio practices, his 2019 exhibition at Venice Biennial, his Pollock Prize for Creativity, the meaning behind his colorfield paintings and more. . Todd Williamson, born in Cullman, Alabama, Graduated from Belmont University, Nashville, is a Los Angeles based artist, who exhibits in USA as well as Internationally. . His work is in numerous collections around the world and was included in the permanent collection of the Pio Monte della Misericordia in 2015 where it hung next to Caravaggio's Seven Works of Mercy for a period of time. Besides solo exhibitions e.g. in Milan, Montreal, Paris, Rome and Venice, (New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Stuttgart) Joint exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Shanghai and Peking (Bejing) together with artists like Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Chuck Close, Ed Moses, and Robert Ryman. Williamson has also done a number of public artworks including the Sun America Building in Century City, the California Bar Association Los Angeles, the Nashville International Airport as well as the Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. His work is also included in "The Circle of Truth" traveling exhibitions at the NUMu New Museum Los Gatos CA, MOAH Museum of Art & History Lancaster CA, and Color at the Cica Museum Korea Todd Williamson is also the current recipient of the Pollock Prize for Creativity from the Pollock Krasner Foundation and has a solo show at the MAC Museum Art and Cars in Singen Germany called "California Dreamin' an uncertain paradise" where the show is shown in conjunction with CA artist Laddie John Dill in "California Abstract". 2019 officially recognized solo exhibition at the 58th Venice Biennale. (the show was one of 20 officially recognized exhibitions at the Biennale. It was reviewed and chosen by the curator Ralph Rugoff and the Biennale directors . #toddwilliamson #art #losangeles #pollockkrasnerfoundation #abstractart #colorfieldpainting #studiolife #international-artist #venicebiennale #artcurator #artcollector #artad

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In the Studio art talk

6/8/2020

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Join us In the Studio Tuesday, June 9th, 10am pacific for a "studio visit" and chat with VC Projects director Victoria Chapman! 
Victoria has been exploring the idea of isolation with artists and curators over the past few months and how the isolation has reared its ugly head in their art, lives, and creative practice. 
​Instagram live 
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMByS_h_SF/?igshid=1uq8mybw2saa8
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