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In this episode of the Seeing series, Carrie chats with Simonette Quamina, a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist. Simonette Quamina’s works are a love letter written in a Caribbean visual language. Composed of diverse collage and printmaking techniques, the artist's large-scale collage prints speak to her intersectionality and multicultural background.  From Carrie: "What sets Simonette apart is her nomadic upbringing. From Brooklyn's vibrant streets to St. Vincent and Guyana's tranquil landscapes, her journey infuses her work with a rich tapestry of experiences. Growing up across continents with a blurred identity, Simonette's art resonated deeply with me. Her use of color, initially appearing monochromatic, reveals intricate patterns and bold symbolism, drawing viewers into a world of beauty and complexity. Her pieces are about memory and forgetting, telling her story and ours.." Thanks for listening to this episode of the Seen podcast. Liked what you heard? Get early access to these episodes and a ton of other great art content by becoming a member of Seen at seen.art. If you want to connect with us between episodes, follow us on Instagram, @watchseenart. About the Seeing Series The Seeing Series gets to the heart of what makes an artist tick. By always searching for the motivating truth behind an artist’s practice, we give viewers insider access to some of the most exciting artists in the world, all in a down-to-earth, honest way. From established artists like Rashid Johnson to emerging stars like Simonette Quamina, we speak to the good and the great of the artworld, ultimately creating an accurate portrait of how creatives survive, flourish and function today.

In this episode of the Have You Seen? series, Carrie chats with Jade van der Mark, a Paris-based painter and sculptor. Adept at using the Impasto technique, Jade van der Mark, plays with multi layered oil painting to sculpt the pictorial material. With thick brushstrokes and a heritage which navigates between the European influences of Abstract expressionism to the CoBra art movement, she plays with dimensions and breaks the ethos of perspective allowing the eye to wander from detail to detail in a mesmerizing manner. From Carrie: "Chatting with Jade was like diving into a colorful city! Her paintings capture the hustle and bustle of urban life. In “City Rhythms,” she paints vibrant, expressive figures moving through a lively cityscape. The way she uses brushstrokes and detail brings out the motion and diversity of city living. Each piece feels like a story unfolding right before your eyes." Explore Jade's work: https://https://jadevandermark.com/ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Seen podcast. Liked what you heard? Get early access to these episodes and a ton of other great art content, by becoming a member of Seen at https://seen.art. Connect with us between episodes on Instagram, @watchseenart - https://www.instagram.com/watchseenart About the Have You Seen? series: The ⁠Have You Seen? Series⁠ is all about talking to emerging and mid-career artists about their journey to now. Curious about how an artist got to where they are or indeed why they chose art in the first place? Then this series is for you. Join us as we speak to emerging and mid-career artists across the globe. Don’t worry, there’s no hiding behind art speak here, or pretending that being an artist is a bowl of cherries. We’re here to hear it all, straight from the source.

In the first episode of Behind the Seen, Carrie chats with Chadd Scott, a writer at the intersection of art and travel. He’s interested in the art that happens outside of major cities and making sure that we know as much about what’s happening in say, New Mexico, as we do London’s Bond Street. From Carrie: "Chadd and I both care deeply about making the art world more inclusive and accessible to everyone, from first-time gallery-goers to seasoned collectors. But why does it so often feel like an exclusive club, and what are we doing about that? We’re going to dig into what makes the art world feel alienating, whether it has embraced us, and what we’ve each done to bridge the gap to a wider audience." Thanks for listening to this episode of the Seen podcast. Liked what you heard? Get early access to these episodes and a ton of other great art content by becoming a member of Seen at seen.art. If you want to connect with us between episodes, follow us on Instagram, @watchseenart. About Behind The Seen The Behind The Seen Series brings on art world professionals of all sorts to give you insight into what the art world is really like. Curious what it’s like being a gallerist, an art critic or a curator? Then this series is for you.

In this episode of the Seeing series, Carrie chats with Rashid Johnson, a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist. With an innovative blend of multimedia techniques and a profound exploration of identity, history, and cultural memory, Johnson has redefined boundaries, glass ceilings and so much more. From his iconic "Anxious Men" series to his immersive installations exploring themes of race, belonging, and the human condition, Johnson's work challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and engage in critical dialogue. From Carrie: "I've known Rashid Johnson for almost 20 years. We did a show together when we were babies. So sitting down with him after all this time, it's not easy. When you know someone so well, it's hard to do the whole like professional interview thing. But what I so loved about this particular conversation is what dawned on me as I sat with him. And maybe this seems fairly obvious, but it's the evolution in Rashid's work, or project as he calls it, that's mind blowing. He's always centered what he does on his identity as a black man. But the evolution of his work is what makes it noteworthy and deserving of the canon. Rashid has moved from self or direct representation in his photography, which I do still love, to these more abstracted realities and emotions. The work has become so much more universal as a result. But what I really love about it is that the work has grown with him through anxiety and fatherhood and husbanding and even his great success. And as a result, it's always of this moment. It's not nostalgic. It's so very present. And that's likely what's made him so successful. And you see this in his most recent painting. There's an undoing in this latest series. A corporeality. Skeletons exposed. Raw. Open. I feel so of this time and they brought me to my knees." Thanks for listening to this episode of the Seen podcast. Liked what you heard? Get early access to these episodes and a ton of other great art content by becoming a member of Seen at seen.art. If you want to connect with us between episodes, follow us on Instagram, @watchseenart. About the Seeing Series The Seeing Series gets to the heart of what makes an artist tick. By always searching for the motivating truth behind an artist’s practice, we give viewers insider access to some of the most exciting artists in the world, all in a down-to-earth, honest way. From established artists like Rashid Johnson to emerging stars like Simonette Quamina, we speak to the good and the great of the artworld, ultimately creating an accurate portrait of how creatives survive, flourish and function today.