Art Connection
Every week meet fascinating artists and hear their stories about how a hobby became a passion.
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Florida-based photographer Scott Audette captures portraits underwater. Behind each image is careful thought and attention, leading to an end product rich with vibrancy and meaning. Mathilde Lind is a skilled fiber artist. Through the act of spinning and weaving, she embraces a traditional, hands-on approach to fabric making, rendering one-of-a-kind materials. Maria Martinez was a groundbreaking ceramicist who redefined pueblo pottery. Through the exhibit “Maria and Modernism” at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, we find out more about her powerful legacy. For decades, New York Fashion Week has been spotlighting the timeless beauty of American fashion. We took a trip to the big apple to get a backstage look at the iconic 2024 event.
After the Covid-19 pandemic, singer-songwriter Roberta Lea decided to make her dream a reality and pursue music full time. Since then, this rising country star from Norfolk, Virginia, has been recognized for her talent. For over a decade, Nadiyah Nahmood has been pursuing the art of Henna. Her traditional, yet modern designs bring joy to her many clients. Local artists Derek Brennan and Chad Fedorovich were selected to lead a large-scale public art project in Cleveland, ohio. with the assistance of other skilled artists, the project transformed a 750-foot wall into a mural.
Since a young age, Theresa “Bear” Fox has loved to sing. Through music, she has overcome shyness to become a singer-songwriter who performs in the Mohawk and English language. The Shady Palm Art gallery is a staple in the Florida Keys. In addition to featuring the work of over fifty local artists, the gallery hosts a variety of art classes and events. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his 1974 tightrope walk between The World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recreated the historic walk. One will find Tiffany Lawson in her home studio creating art across disciplines. By taking part in community arts programs and being exposed to local influences, this Ohio-based artist was able to expand her understanding of the arts.
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After being born, some babies need a helmet to correct the shape of their head. To make the process easier for the child and the parents, Florida-based artist Kelli Sorg transforms this medical device into an artwork. Born in 1944, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 2926 steam locomotive ran a million miles before being retired in 1956. Fast forward to today, the new mexico steam locomotive and railroad historical society restored the locomotive to her former glory. We head to the decorative arts center of Ohio to visit the exhibit “Distinctly Paramount: Fashion and Costume from the Paramount Pictures Archive.” on display was a wide assortment of garments from both film and television.
The exhibit “Inventing Acadia: Painting and Place in Louisiana” at the New Orleans museum of Art presented a wide variety of Louisiana landscape paintings. In exploring the artworks and the people who made them, the show demonstrated Louisiana's influence on the arts. The Sierra Nevada ballet combined Shakespeare, steampunk design, and dance to create a production that is one-of-a-kind. We traveled to Reno, Nevada, to see how the show came together. Artist and freelance photographer Amber N. Ford’s art can be seen on both a national and local scale. well known for her portraiture, she connects and collaborates with her sitter to create a meaningful image.
The Kona Kai resort is not your typical hotel. In addition to being a tropical oasis for those visiting the Florida Keys, it is also home to an art gallery displaying works by local and visiting artists. The Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs bring arts education into the classroom by introducing teachers and students to the transformative power of film. We join their visit to two rural schools in southern Utah, where they bring in professionals from the film industry to demonstrate the incredible things that can be accomplished with film. Five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten is considered one of the best bassists in the world. We travel to Virginia to learn more about his illustrious career and the amazing journey that’s made him who he is today.
New York native RZA is many things-- a rapper, record producer, composer, and founding member of the famous hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan...and his next project involves ballet and classical music. Artist Rhiannon Wolfe is inspired by the natural world. Based in Reno, Nevada, she admires her surroundings and uses watercolor and colored pencils to render colorful works. For Aaron Gonzales, a bicycle is a work of art. With skill and vision, he builds custom lowrider bikes that have received recognition for their style and character. We travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to meet the team behind Crooked River Circus. Through open gyms, workshops, and performances, movement artists can learn new skills and practice their craft.
