Matthew Krishanu | Does Painting Break when it Carries the Memory of Love and Colonial Time?

Do artists mourn with their art? What is the very special power of painting–and drawing–in matters of the soul? Our two Exhibitionistas friends, art writer and curator Joana P. R. Neves and dedicated art lover and exhibition goer Emily Harding engage in an art conversation about Matthew Krishanu’s contemporary painting exhibition at Camden Art Centre “When the Bough Breaks”. Did you enjoy the episode? Think about supporting Exhibitionistas by leaving a small donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaHow does painting convey love? Emily and Joana go on an exhibition walkthrough, spotting themes of loss, childhood, overlapping times, grief and the colonial residue of charged inheritances that are also relationships filled with love. Joana explores the technique of painting: how do you build an image and what is the relation painting here has with photography? The two Exhibitionistas didn't always agree but such is the power of exhibitions and Art Wonderment: sharing diverging experiences. A special warning: there are a few hilarious anecdotes about 80's parenting - or lack thereof. Sign up for a tiered monthly support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624749/monetization/supporter_settings Your contribution keeps us going.Joana and Emily also provide art student resources via a small introduction of the contemporary artist they focus on along with art banter, meditative explorations, and, often, feminist perspectives, with an attentiveness to issues of racism and eurocentric biases–they try to shift their perspective and are happy for you to extend your knowledge in the comments.  Expect: a colourful artist biography; art history musings; art theory and art language dissected or used in accessible ways; art wonderment in buckets; international art; thoughts on curatorial work; and art etiquette challenges…For more information about the exhibition: https://camdenartcentre.org/whats-on/matthew-krishanu-the-bough-breaks Music by Sarturn. Did the episode stir Art Wonderment memories? Share them via text or voice message.Support the showCreated & Hosted by Dr. Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art field. Artistic director of Drawing Now Paris since 2018, she has worked across the industry, from the art market to education. She co-launched the art residency and project space Worlding in 2020. Exhibitionistas’ first year offered exhibition discussions with guest co-host Emily Harding; organically, it grew into a more experimental show exploring art topics, stories and interviews complemented by Joana’s publication Art Thinkosaurus on Substack. She champions ‘Art Wonderment’s’ embrace of complexity against the lure of ready-made opinions. A polyglot, she grew up in Lisbon, studied and lived in Paris, to finally settle in London with her artist husband, four children and two cats. Find us:On Instagram – @exhibitionistas_podcastOn Substack (NEWSLETTER: sign up!): Art Thinkosaurus > Exhibitionistas FilesOnline: www.exhibitionistaspodcast.comDo you want to be a guest on Art Etiquette? Reach out: [email protected]: Joana P. R. Neves, 2024.