#45 with Mark Joshua Epstein

ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. 

On today’s episode I speak with artist Mark Joshua Epstein, whose work has been widely exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Arts, Epstein has held residencies at prestigious institutions like the British School at Rome. His work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Hyperallergic, and he is currently an artist-in-residence at the Sharpe Walentas Studio Program in Brooklyn, NY.

Today’s conversation delves into Mark’s artistic development, beginning with his transition from working on paper to using foam and epoxy clay. He describes his process of creating frames using foam, epoxy, and a proprietary gesso mix, and his eventual shift to Aqua resin and fiberglass for larger works. Epstein emphasizes the importance of maintaining a playful, improvisational approach while balancing durability and vulnerability in his work. He also discusses the challenges and joys of his "fabrication season," where he creates panels without even initially envisioning the final paintings.

You can now support this podcast by clicking HERE where you can donate using PATREON or PayPal!

If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please rate, review, subscribe and SHARE ON INSTAGRAM!
 
 If you have an any questions you want answered, write in to
artmatterspodcast@gmail.com

host: Isaac Mann
www.isaacmann.com
 
insta: @isaac.mann

guest: Mark Joshua Epstein
www.markjoshaepstein.com
insta: @markjoshuaepstein 

Thank you as always to ARRN, the Detroit-based artist and instrumentalist, for the music. 

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Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. 

On today’s episode I speak with artist Mark Joshua Epstein, whose work has been widely exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Arts, Epstein has held residencies at prestigious institutions like the British School at Rome. His work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Hyperallergic, and he is currently an artist-in-residence at the Sharpe Walentas Studio Program in Brooklyn, NY.

Today’s conversation delves into Mark’s artistic development, beginning with his transition from working on paper to using foam and epoxy clay. He describes his process of creating frames using foam, epoxy, and a proprietary gesso mix, and his eventual shift to Aqua resin and fiberglass for larger works. Epstein emphasizes the importance of maintaining a playful, improvisational approach while balancing durability and vulnerability in his work. He also discusses the challenges and joys of his "fabrication season," where he creates panels without even initially envisioning the final paintings.

You can now support this podcast by clicking HERE where you can donate using PATREON or PayPal!

If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please rate, review, subscribe and SHARE ON INSTAGRAM!
 
 If you have an any questions you want answered, write in to
artmatterspodcast@gmail.com

host: Isaac Mann
www.isaacmann.com
 
insta: @isaac.mann

guest: Mark Joshua Epstein
www.markjoshaepstein.com
insta: @markjoshuaepstein 

Thank you as always to ARRN, the Detroit-based artist and instrumentalist, for the music. 

2024-11-14 49 min
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