Uncool Artist Podcast

This is the last episode of our second season. We'll be back soon!In today's episode we bring an artist that has sold pieces before but now is less focused in sales and more interested and showcase her art. While looking for strategies she and Carolina discusses the relationships in sales and the perceived value of the work, the difference between cultural value in art institutions, galleries, non-traditional spaces and market value.

Today's episode brings valuable guidance on maintaining artistic integrity, selecting opportunities strategically, and using language effectively to convey the essence of one's artistic practice. Carolina and discusses the autobiographical approach with artists seeing themselves as a storyteller conveying lived experiences and playful explorations.Main Topics:Staying True to Ourselves in the Art WorldWriting Applications for Open CallsArtist Statement

This one is almost an addendum to our December 8th episode ("You don't need a gallery for your solo show"), but every artist have a unique path and body of work, so here we go!A mid-career artist have a simple question about exhibiting his works: what are galleries looking for? What can he do to have more of his works accepted? But he knows the answer and maybe the question should be: what else besides galleries? 

On this particular day, Carolina listened back to back to two very productive artists, at different moments in their artistic careers (one just starting out and the other having been producing his work for many years), but both had the same difficulty: wanting several things from the art system at the same time without first defining what they wanted to represent with their work.How can this anxiety be channeled? Let's listen.

What to do when you are a full-time artist and need to immediately sell your works to be able to pay your bills. A compact episode with a very direct conversation about one of the issues that has most afflicted artists since the invention of capitalism.

We’re diving into a conversation with a multidisciplinary artist from Poland that is having issues with building her artist website in a way that will truly reflects her diverse creative work. With experience in film, photography, and poetry, she grapples with showcasing multiple disciplines under a single roof with her fears about looking scattered and not focused. Together, they explore how to balance authenticity, connect with the right audience, and break free from restrictive artistic categories. Tune in for insights on how to share your creative identity without compromise! 

In this episode Carolina talks to an emerging artist and addresses the importance of finding clarity and motivation in the art world. This Argentinian artist is searching for opportunities that offer guidance, a community environment and a way to maintain her discipline and creativity. They talk about the struggle to find a good residency, self-management and how to cope with anxiety when facing big projects.

In today's episode we will have two more conversations with Carolina and artists who seek to clarify their doubts about the world of art, but sometimes, like today, go beyond that.     First, an emerging artist who wants to move from a career in design and illustration to the world of contemporary art as a way of expressing her interest in sustainability in the arts as a theme and goal.And we also have an artist who returns to try to solve how to reconcile the creation of new connections in the art world in the two countries where she lives. Is it possible to create really solid connections when you're considered an outsider all the time?

In a second round of conversation, this artist is now looking for a new mentor. Are most mentors in the arts too soft? How to chose your mentor and where to find them?

In today’s episode, we kick off with an emerging artist discussing her path from communication and marketing into full-time art practice. Following that, we dive into the story of a mid-career artist who recently relocated from Miami to Orlando, finding the local art scene lacking. He opens up about his concerns around representation and financial stability, while seeking advice on leveraging upcoming exhibitions.

In this last episode of the 2024, a unique conversation with an artist who has been practicing for many years, but has a specific difficulty when it comes to integrating into the world of arts.If moving to a large urban center is not an option, how can you start being part of the art world and be seen if you live in the countryside or in a city that does not provide options for visual artists?

Carolina talks to a more established artist who produces, sells her art and who also has her issues like any other artist. They will talk about how to get traction, recognition and most importantly, how to develop opportunities to create and foster connections.

We are revisiting some topics that I think a lot of you struggle with. So this episode will reinforce some of Carolina's thoughts about art communities, sharing and positioning yourself as an artist.Not only that, she will present a few new thoughts about approaching galleries and exhibition spaces. The many ways to show your work. Organizing Today we're going to revisit some topics that I think a lot of you struggle with. So this episode will reinforce some of Carolina's thoughts about art communities, sharing and positioning yourself as an artist.Not only that, she will present a few new thoughts about approaching galleries and exhibition spaces. The many ways to show your work. Organizing your solo exhibition by yourself.your solo exhibition by yourself.

Starting big or small? What can you gain and lose between these two options?Gallery business models and how to deal with the risks inherent in representation, different buyer profiles and how to research your options when you're about to be represented. Is an online marketplace the best option for selling your art?

This episode is the audio version of our videocast episode (on youtube) with Rosaline Dou talking about her works, personal experience and her time at UAR in Brooklyn, NY.

In this episode two more conversations that Carol had with artists who are recently positioning themselves in the market (one of them just graduated). Should you sell your artwork on your website?How to gain that early traction needed for artists starting their careers? They also discuss internships and early burnout.

How to approach an art gallery with your work (should you present all the things you can do?) Is it better to have a direct or indirect approach?How to balance a career as a visual artist and a musician at the same time? Could an online residency be a solution for those who need to divide their time between two different forms of art?

In this episode, Carolina talks to two German artists who already have experience in different artistic areas and are trying to position themselves or reposition themselves in the world of contemporary arts.

A couple of excerpts of 1:1 Talks with Carolina Paz where artists discuss their issues looking for advice and some clarity.Beginnings in the artwork and how to try new things is the theme for this first encounters. Enjoy.

In this talk through Zoom (we will improve the sound quality on the next episode), Carolina Paz, Uncool Artist founder and artist, interviews the Brazilian artist Liene Bosquê.