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Brain Fuzz
by Joe Camoosa & Matthew White
The Brain Fuzz art podcast hosted by artists Joe Camoosa and Matthew White was born of the conversations between two people that both consume and create art. Topics include the creative process, art exhibitions, managing a studio, travel, bands, vinyl record collections, and whatever else might come up. We’ll call that culture.
Episodes
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Gordon Chandler Turns Over Some Rocks
Joe and Matthew join sculptor Gordon Chandler at his studio in rural west Georgia for an episode unlike any other. They walk the sprawling grounds between workshop, scrapyard, and sculpture gardens. Gordon shares his colorful and impressive history in art and art making. Dogs bark. Saws buzz....
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Esteban Patino And The Illusion of Language
Joe and Matthew visit Esteban Patino in his Atlanta studio. A book recommendation is passed along, and ancient cultures are considered. His personally developed system of symbols is explored. A strategy for making art in an artist residency is offered. The merits of a clean studio are celebrated....
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Mike Stasny Cares Deeply.
Artist dynamo Mike Stasny hosts Joe and Matthew in his creative space in Underground Atlanta. Serving as a venue, gallery, studio, and performance space, the three explore the idea that the space may actually be a walk-in version of his brain. The conversation spans the DIY aesthetic to graphic...
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Artificial Curation
Joe and Matthew explore the results of an experiment using ChatGPT technology to curate contemporary art shows. Sharpen that pencil and get your notepad ready: Three concepts and batches of artists for shows are fleshed out – all using AI. Joe offers up the Brain Fuzz Audio Pick of the Day. Mores...
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Institutional Fatigue
Joe and Matthew discuss both positive and negative museum experiences, paving the way for a wider discussion of recent events in the contemporary art world. An arts reading assignment continues. The Brain Fuzz news segment returns, and an arts-related experiment is teased. (Un)required Resources...
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MaDora Frey And The Search For The Sublime
Artist MaDora Frey joins Joe and Matthew at her 2023 installation in whitespec at Atlanta’s Whitespace Gallery. They discuss her journey from painting and the influences on her work, including the unique environment of her youth. Mirrors are front and center. Personal news is shared. Art speak is...
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. . . And We’re Back
In their triumphant return for a fourth season, Joe and Matthew review an art review, discuss some shows, and hit some high points of a cultural fact-finding mission. Trends in interior decorating are touched upon. Summer arts reading is referenced. Matthew takes the Brain Fuzz Audio Pick of the...
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The Post-Pandemic Hybrid Episode
Joe and Matthew sit down to discuss their arts reading stacks. A bit of nourishment for the creative life is offered. A book review is reviewed. Recording locations are swapped, resulting in the first hybrid episode. “Hallmarkian” is used as a descriptor. Joe provides the Audio Pick of the Day....
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Nothing Being Wasted With Masa Sasaki
Ceramicist Masa Sasaki joins Joe and Matthew. Together, they discuss the differences between pottery and ceramics. Masa sheds light on the steps in the process. Form versus function is explored. Masa’s work is viewed in the light of his unique history and perspective. Discoveries are made, and...
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Moving On . . .
Joe and Matthew discuss the compartmentalization of creativity. They catch up on the often dreaded life event of moving – studios, houses, and art. Recent experiences and the best – and not-so-great – practices of art handling and placement are shared. Matthew provides the Audio Pick of the Day....
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Looking Up With Suzana Brborović
Painter Suzana Brborović joins Joe and Matthew for a conversation about her practice and studio life in Leipzig. Architecture, politics, and socio-economic factors in her work are discussed. Layers are peeled back. Some monuments prove unintended. Memorials are deconstructed. Discipline and…
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Art Sausage
Aspects of making, distributing, and presenting art are explored as Joe and Matthew mix up the format a bit. Recent trends in arts news are explored in a fresh and newly refined Art News Stack segment. Matthew attempts to demystify cryptocurrency and NFTs. Joe provides an Audio Pick of the Day…
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Leslie Parks Bailey: Earth Mama Superstar
From reality cooking show celebrity to helping local farmers, Leslie Parks Bailey talks with Joe and Matthew about her creative life – as well as her life among creatives. The conversation begins with the problem of labels: Does she consider herself a chef? Whether it is the daily routine or the...
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Scarcity And The Stylistic Quantum Leap
Why not begin Brain Fuzz Season 3 by comparing and contrasting the approaches of Frank Zappa and Marcel Duchamp? In the triumphant return of the Brain Fuzz art, music, and culture podcast, Joe and Matthew discuss the drive of an artist or creative person to create. How does that person adjust to…
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Art World Navigation With Tim Schrager (Part 2) | Episode 59
In part two of this final conversation from their Temporary Art Center residency, Joe and Matthew continue their discussion with art collector and arts benefactor Tim Schrager. An anecdote from a studio visit with artist Tom Sachs illustrates the connection between the art object and its meaning…
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Art World Navigation With Tim Schrager (Part 1) | Episode 58
Art collector and arts benefactor Tim Schrager joins Joe and Matthew for a two-part conversation during their residency at The Temporary Art Center. They reflect on The Temporary Art Center and his role in it. (If you’re looking to throw a pop-up show, you could build a list of lessons learned…
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Fredrik Brauer At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 57
Photographer Fredrik Brauer joins Joe and Matthew for a discussion on his career path and how a photographer arrives – or maybe never arrives – at a final, defined identity. Described as an architectural photographer, Fredrik shares his thoughts on architecture and light as subjects and just what...
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Jill Frank At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 56
Photographer Jill Frank joins Joe and Matthew in their Temporary Art Center studio to discuss her work, her process, and her first foray into video. Large format cameras and photography – Jill’s tool and method of choice – are explored. The large format footprint within the context of our modern...
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Jen Ray & Jason Forrest At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 55
Artist Jen Ray and electronic music producer Jason Forrest chat about her art, what it now means to identify as an “artist,” and more on this first couples’ edition of the Brain Fuzz arts podcast. From Atlanta to New York to Berlin and back again, the two share their creative journeys. Jen...
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Drew Conrad At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 54
Artist Drew Conrad joins Joe and Matthew at The Temporary Art Center to discuss his work, travel, and the role that music has played in his practice. Following up on an earlier theme, the nature of reward is examined. Horizons of the west are explored. The DIY vs white glove treatment is…
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Joe Peragine At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 53
Artist Joe Peragine joins Joe (the other one) and Matthew for a discussion on his art practice, work, and its connection to the natural and post-natural worlds. The meaning of success is explored. Audio choices in the studio are shared. The merits of bad taxidermy are considered. A previous guest...
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Stuart Horodner At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 52
Curator and Director of the University of Kentucky Art Museum, Stuart Horodner, joins Joe and Matthew on opening night of the Temporary Art Center. A repeat Brain Fuzzer, Stuart shares insights on how projects like the Temporary Art Center come together and why artists often need channels like...
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Marc Brotherton At The Temporary Art Center | Episode 51
Opening night at the Temporary Art Center in Atlanta kicks off with a conversation among Joe, Matthew, and artist Marc Brotherton. They uncover new insights about Marc’s work and its tie to arcade games. Screen sizes and scale are discussed. Entertainment vs art is debated. The Brain Fuzz Analog...
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Well, It’s Temporary . . . | Episode 50
In this brief episode, Joe and Matthew meet up again with artist Scott Ingram to observe their 50th episode milestone and announce a residency at the Temporary Art Center. It is exactly what it sounds like: A temporary project – a kind of pop up on speed – organized by Scott, and the scope is […]...
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Gregory Harris And Geometric Dislocation | Episode 49
Curator of photography Gregory Harris joins Joe and Matthew at a special location to talk curation, types of photography, museum culture, and the ins and outs of such institutional challenges as wall text. Specifically, they examine social documentary and the differences among related genres....
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Scott Ingram And The Bigger Pond (Part 2) | Episode 48
In this much anticipated follow up to an earlier episode, artist Scott Ingram shares his thoughts on a recent exhibition that was literally demolished. In the resulting discussion, the origin of creative ideas is observed, and they explore the very nature of creative practice. Biennials are...
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Christina West Pulls Us Into Three Dimensions | Episode 47
The sculpture studio of artist Christina West is the site of a discussion on her work, practice, and aspects of the creative life. A basketball goal triggers a discussion on work / life balance while maintaining an arts career. A Mattress Factory show is discussed. Controversy and another c-word...
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Sarah Hobbs And The Mystery Of Abandoned Spaces | Episode 46
On the heels of a recent solo show, artist Sarah Hobbs hosts Joe and Matthew at her studio. Impressed by the tidiness of the space, the co-hosts are curious if she straightened up just for them. The conversation drifts toward how one keeps a studio while managing the flow of projects and...
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A Working Lunch | Episode 45
Paris travel and art studio life kick off this lunchtime discussion. After a long winter break, Joe and Matthew have much to catch up on resulting in a lengthier episode chock full of art travel insights – ranging from recommended destinations to museum critique. Artist, movie, book, and graphic...
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Dana Haugaard And The Tight Circles of Life | Episode 44
In Joe and Matthew’s triumphant return from a long winter break, artist Dana Haugaard joins them for a visit to one of his recent installations. They discuss Haugaard’s work in sound and sensation as well as his journey (which has often been by truck) between cities and studios. Spanning…
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Megan Schaeffer And The High, Low, And In-Between | Episode 43
Whether you’re into the arts, architecture, or sustainability, if you haven’t heard of Serenbe, you should. With a totally different approach to, well, just about everything, it’s a case study in cultivating an arts-centric community. Joe and Matthew join Megan Schaeffer, the Art Farm Director at...
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Scott Ingram And The Bigger Pond (Part 1) | Episode 42
Artist Scott Ingram talks with Joe and Matthew the week before an art event unique to Atlanta but with relevance for cities everywhere. All of the work in Til The Lights Go Out, which he is curating, will be demolished at the end of the exhibition along with the gallery space in which it is being...
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Armchair Anthropology From Behind The Line | Episode 41
Joe and Matthew take on artist evolution and even institutionalism in this extra special, extra lengthy episode. It kicks off with a brief review of a Todd Rundgren concert and moves into something that borders on institutional critique. Storm King Art Center and DIA:Beacon get more than just...
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Steven Anderson And The Amish Cleanse | Episode 40
Cohorts Joe and Matthew meet up with artist Steven Anderson at an offsite location. Detoxing from social media and technology is just one of the many topics they explore. Steven shares his creative journey through spots across the country and globe. The nuts and bolts of an artist-run space are...
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(Upstate) New York Stories | Episode 39
After a summer road trip through upstate New York, Matthew shares highlights from Albany to Kinderhook with Joe. Some rock history is shared. The cover of Bringing It All Back Home is referenced. An artist with his own “ism” is discussed. Gallery, book, film, podcast, and even hotel…
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Krista Clark And Heavy Metal Rehearsal | Episode 38
Joe and Matthew join artist Krista Clark at her studio, a unique space with its own interesting story. Together they discuss her work, creative practice, and what feeds it. Recent successes are celebrated. The time suck of social media is investigated. Along the way, topics including...
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Of Memphis and Rusty Technology | Episode 37
After a summer break, Joe and Matthew return to the studio complex. Though they’re a little rusty at first, the conversation quickly turns to a recent travel destination. Art and music highlights of Memphis TN are shared. This also sparks a conversation around the evolution of – and ties between…
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Ben Coleman And The Hiss of Life | Episode 36
Joe and Matthew join multi-disciplinary artist Ben Coleman over tea to discuss his sound work. They visit Ben’s Room of Future Hits for a listen to projects past and present. Then, it’s back to tea and a brief tour of Ben’s record collection. The strengths of McCartney II are explored. The pros…
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Of Readymades and Gentrification (Part 2) | Episode 35
A documentary recommendation and adventures in vinyl shops are highlights in part two of this conversation between co-hosts Joe and Matthew at the studio complex. Continuing with an account of travel through Florida, the topic of gentrification is revisited. Debate on the canon again re-emerges…
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Of Readymades and Gentrification (Part 1) | Episode 34
Back at the studio complex, Matthew shares highlights from a trip through Florida. The conversation winds its way across topics ranging from the ties between Dalí and Duchamp to this century’s wave of Edison bulbs and reclaimed wood. Several museums and studio spaces are recommended. Arts…
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Seana Reilly And The Glitter Buddha | Episode 33
Artist Seana Reilly joins Joe and Matthew at the studio complex to discuss her work and work habits. Graphite and its wild ways are examined. Mindfulness meditation and the teachings of the Buddha are explored. Art studio needs and culture are considered along with sofas and sleep cycles. Big...
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Craig Drennen And The Hijacking of Bandwidth | Episode 32
Artist Craig Drennen is joined by Joe and Matthew at an undisclosed location. In this conversation culled from hours of recording, the three explore Drennen’s work, his process, and professional journey. Along that path, the three delve into minutiae ranging from vaping to Thomas Paine’s funeral....
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Raisons D’être | Episode 31
Art travel destinations in Ohio kick off Joe and Matthew’s return to the studio complex. Artist statements are unpacked and repacked. Art world subterfuge is uncovered, and a fledgling segment continues to stretch its wings. The band SQÜRL is praised, and a Jim Jarmusch impression is attempted....
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Cacophony vs. Symphony With Paul Stephen Benjamin | Episode 30
Joe and Matthew join multi-disciplinary artist Paul Stephen Benjamin on site at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia for a thoughtful conversation on his his work, process, and creative path. They explore the balance between life and work. Audience interaction and intentionality are…
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Hard-Won Wisdom With Vivian Liddell | Episode 29
Painter Vivian Liddell joins Joe and Matthew for a discussion centered on her path in the arts. She shares her special blend of hard-won wisdom gathered between Athens, GA and New York. Then there’s study at the Pratt Institute. And, then the struggles of studio life. Plus family life. Labels and...
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You Know, I Was Watching You (Part 2) | Episode 28
Artist writing and the importance of writing ability in the arts ecosystem are explored in this second part of a two part conversation. Often the lines become blurred between arts criticism and other arts writing. What exactly is that line in today’s environment where criticism becomes criticism?...
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You Know, I Was Watching You (Part 1) | Episode 27
Amid the shuffling of handouts and show prep, Joe and Matthew dig into Joe’s recent trip to upstate New York. Bard College and DIA:Beacon are highlighted. Mentorship and collaboration in the creative life are discussed – what does mentorship really look like? Matthew provides the audio pick of…
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Chasing The Zeitgeist | Episode 26
After a rare break, Joe and Matthew rejoin at the studio complex to explore creative and career trajectories in the arts. A Brain Fuzz lost episode centered on the band Big Star serves as the point of departure. An essay by sculptor David Smith is discussed. Matthew shares delightful randomness...
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After The Flood With Tori Tinsley | Episode 25
Painter and sculptor Tori Tinsley joins Joe and Matthew for a broad discussion on the creative life. They start with a look at the process of putting a mural together, then move to the inspirations for her work. She shares the experience of a studio flood and dealing with its aftermath, recalling…
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Spring Break Forever! | Episode 24
Exploding beers punctuate a conversation between Joe and Matthew on the nature of experiences in the arts. A recent piece in The New York Times – “Fixing the Met: Art Lovers Speak” – inspires discussion on museum visitor expectations and the trajectory toward the all-encompassing experience. What...
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The Brain Fuzz art podcast hosted by artists Joe Camoosa and Matthew White was born of the conversations between two people that both consume and create art. Topics include the creative process, art exhibitions, managing a studio, travel, bands, vinyl record collections, and whatever else might come up. We’ll call that culture.
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