K Space Art Lab

In this episode we sit down with artist and professor Scott Nichol who shares his journey in the art world, beginning with his BFA from Austin College and continuing through his career at South Texas College. Nichol discusses his broad-based art education, his travels and teaching experiences in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and his focus on creating large-scale sculptures and installations that engage with the natural environment. He also emphasizes the importance of networking, continuous art production, and experimentation in artistic careers. Additionally, he provides some great advice for emerging artists and students on navigating the art world and tips on things to look for in higher education. You can learn more about Scott at https://www.scottnicolart.com/about

In this episode we sit down with Mystic Multiples, a risograph printing company based in Houston, Texas. Founders James Beard and Sarah Welch share their story of meeting in Austin, Texas, and how they adopted risograph printing into their art practice. We discuss the techniques and advantages of risograph printing, their academic backgrounds, and the impact of artist residencies on their careers. They also share some insight on their day-to-day operations, balancing personal and collaborative art projects, tips about finding the right art event to sell at, and offer advice for emerging artists. Follow them on Instagram @mysticmultiples or visit their website at www.mysticmultiples.com

This episode we sit down with Josh Duttweiler, an assistant professor at Texas State University and former professor at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Josh discusses his current exhibition 'Utopia. Sounds Like A Good Idea' at K Space Contemporary, which reflects his experiences and aspirations for societal change. He shares his journey to Corpus Christi during the pandemic, his educational background in graphic design from Boston University, and his transition from freelancing to teaching. Josh also delves into the relationship between graphic design and fine art, offering advice to budding designers and artists on navigating their careers, the importance of contracts in freelance work, and the benefits of trying new things while in school.To donate or become a member please visitwww.kspacecontemporary.orgFollow Josh on Social:Instagram@josh_dutt_designhttps://joshuaduttweiler.com/

Savannah Garza is a graphic designer known for her fun, cute, and playful illustrations. She received her BA from St. Edwards University in Austin and then moved to Corpus Christi where she immersed herself in the art community. Follow Savannah online @savgrz on Instagram or check out her portfolio at www.savannahgarza.com E4 Youth: A Non-profit organization bridging the gap between students of color and the creative and tech industry in Austin https://e4youth.org/ Thank you to our generous Wigout sponsors who help make programs like these possible: Rally Credit Union Sew Bonita Catfish Charlies Corpus Christi Downtown Management District The Law Office of Scott M. Ellison Mr. Fancy Pants Car Wash Phyllis and George Finley Toby Shor Callie and Rajan Ahuja

We sit down with Jenelle Esparza who is the co-founder of Presa House Gallery, the Head of Education at the McNay Art Museum, and an independent installation, fiber, and conceptual artist. We discuss her journey into the arts, her exploration into becoming a fiber artist, her experiences at residencies, and more. You can follow Jenelle on Instagram at @jenelle.esparza Jenelle's Website: https://jenelleesparza.com/home.html A Selection of Stories Unearthed: Exhibition at K Space Contemporary January 5th to February 22nd, 2024. https://www.kspacecontemporary.org/exhibitions/a-selection-of-stories-unearthed-by-jenelle-esparza The McNay Art Museum: https://www.mcnayart.org/ https://www.mcnayart.org/staff/jenelle-esparza/

***APOLOGIES for the echo as I ask questions, I had a wrong setting on when we recorded and I'm still learning how to best edit the audio*** We sit down with Chad Rea and discuss his journey into becoming a fine artist without a fine arts degree, how his experiences shape the work he is currently making, and how his degree path helps inform the current work he is making. Chad Rea (American, b. 1971) is a multidisciplinary artist who was born in Inglewood, California and raised in El Paso, Texas. He received his BA in Advertising from Texas Tech University in 1994 and holds a certificate in Advanced Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica. Rea lives in Lockhart, Texas where he curates exhibitions and public art experiences through LockhART HOUSE, his home studio/gallery/airbnb. For more information about LockhART HOUSE, and what Chad is up to you can follow him on Instagram @chadrea About LockhART HOUSE: https://www.lockharthousetx.com/ Chad's Website and Portfolio: https://www.chadrea.com/

Born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas, Ricardo Ruiz has been working at honing his painting skills since the 1980's. Ruiz is a master of his craft and shares his creative journey with us, as well as some background on some prominent symbols in his work. Ricardo's exhibition "A Sense of Home" is on display at K Space Contemporary from January 4th through February 22nd. An online version of the exhibition is available for viewing at https://www.kspacecontemporary.org/exhibitions/a-sense-of-home-by-ricardo-ruiz More of his works can be found on his website at https://ricardoruiz.art/

Welcome to the K Space Art Lab, brought to you by K Space Contemporary. Join us as we interview and learn from the experiences of artists and their unique journey into the world of art. We will cover personal background stories, as well as professional tips and tricks they learned along the way.