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P.S. Xhibitions

P.S. Xhibitions

By P.S.Xhibitions

This podcast compliments the exhibitions featured on the Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Curator and historian, Erica asks emerging artists about their work and thoughts on design in the twenty-first century. P.S. Xhibitions seeks to understand and question the complexities of our evolving society by sharing digital stories through art and design. Working with creatives to define the question: how do you make the study of art and design easily accessible, relatable, inclusive, and approachable will enrich the study of art and design history.
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Shimmies and Rituals with Ariana Joubert

P.S. XhibitionsMar 17, 2021

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Contemplating Photography with Khun

Contemplating Photography with Khun

Erica speaks with Khun Minn Ohn about his work in the exhibition Flash: Reality through Light. Khun contemplates his own relationship with photography by approaching the medium commercially and personally. Find Khun’s photographs in Flash: Reality through Light on @p.s.xhibitions.

Khun Minn Ohn: @khunfupanda

Jun 24, 202242:15
Remaining Curious with Alexis
Jun 09, 202231:12
When in Rome: Lust, Money & Power with Francesca Costa

When in Rome: Lust, Money & Power with Francesca Costa

P.S. Xhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: This Valentine’s Day, Virginia and Erica talk with historian Francesca Costa about relationships, marriage, intimacy, and power in Ancient Rome. We advise listener discretion as contents of this episode include sexual assult, pedophilia, and slavery.

Resources:

Warren Cup: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/D6XhBBXCTPy-tLxOUvy-FQ

From Shame to Sin: https://www.google.com/books/edition/From_Shame_to_Sin/IAHP_9o4jcwC?hl=en

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZhb2H2X9H4iPyyQdal5axiC3po-8HFW/view?usp=sharing

Feb 15, 202201:01:56
Magenta Pink with Jesse Egner
Jan 05, 202228:06
Soap Pink with Samantha Combs
Nov 17, 202137:34
Barbie Pink with Helen Dolan
Oct 27, 202119:18
Threading Layers with Sydney Gush
Sep 29, 202145:37
Distilling Ideas with Lukas Milanak
Sep 08, 202137:18
Mixing High and Low in the Gilded Age with Alexis Fair

Mixing High and Low in the Gilded Age with Alexis Fair

Show Notes:

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Virginia and Erica talk with design historian, Alexis Fair. Following her research of film, Gilded Age, and American culture, Alexis discusses the relationship between the era to contemporary listeners. Primarily analyzing the 1993 film, The Age of Innocence, Alexis speaks to the film's fashion and influence on the modern perception of the Gilded Age.

Resources:

The Age of Innocence (1993)

The Age of Innocence (1920)

Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgJ6OHPV9MsOEnI3_ZHPzlFNtkStXio0/view?usp=sharing

Alexis Fair:

Instagram: @djalexisfair 

www.alexisfair.com

Jul 21, 202144:50
Fine Details with Brett

Fine Details with Brett

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary:

Co-hosts Virginia and Erica speak to artist, Brett, about his work in the exhibition Prism: A Refraction of Light for Pride Month. They delve into the quilt, Fancy Farmboy and consider its use of materials, medium, and historical context. Brett describes his process of making works from his Rockwell series and how they have informed his identity, quilts, and future work.

Resources:

Website: https://www.theartofbrett.net/

Instagram: @bettybrettbo

MFA thesis show Wish You Were Here (Wish You Were Queer): https://vpa.syr.edu/mfa-exhibition/2021-mfa-exhibition/brett-morgan/

Transcript:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hEXynVHv2cwVue40w3M9z9RpZ7HiExOU/view?usp=sharing

Jul 06, 202137:13
Defining Disidentification with Jesse Egner
Jun 30, 202131:25
Creating Queer Nostalgia with Shannon Gross
Jun 24, 202151:37
Raging in Ancient Egypt with Francesca Costa

Raging in Ancient Egypt with Francesca Costa

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Erica M. Schaumberg and Stefan Dudley

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Erica and Stefan have a conversation with historian Francesca Costa about her work studying Ancient Egypt. Francesca discusses Ancient Egyptians' relationship with design, misconception in 20th century pop culture, and how the study of hieroglyphics can allow us to learn more about a civilization that existed thousands of years ago.

Resources:

Linda Evans, “Ancient Egyptian Response,” in Profane Landscapes, Sacred Spaces, ed. Jiří Janák and Miroslav Bárta (London: Equinox Publishing Limited, 2019), 71-88.

Richard H. Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt (London: Thames & Hudson, 2003).

Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vafX1fRKpNaMsehP0PeVLMEd8sw3UJ6M/view?usp=sharing

Jun 02, 202101:04:49
An Ode to Pennsylvania with Brett

An Ode to Pennsylvania with Brett

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary:

Virginia and Erica sit down with Brett to discuss his relationship with rural and urban spaces and how they have informed his identity. Brett recently graduated from the MFA program at Syracuse University and continues to draw references from his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania. Virginia, Erica, and Brett discuss thrifting, cottage core, and personal experiences that influence the material and visual culture of rural Pennsylvania.

Resources:

Website: https://www.theartofbrett.net/

Instagram: @bettybrettbo

MFA thesis show Wish You Were Here (Wish You Were Queer): https://vpa.syr.edu/mfa-exhibition/2021-mfa-exhibition/brett-morgan/

Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwK404CYyRqny5jkN88m5EDelTmC5AMM/view?usp=sharing

May 19, 202134:36
The Wonderment of Wearable Art with Sarah Tropio

The Wonderment of Wearable Art with Sarah Tropio

P.S. Xhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: P.S. Xhibitions welcomes Micro/Macro artist Sarah Tropio, a Philadelphia-based jeweler who specializes in champlevé enameling. Sarah discusses this historic technique, the trials and tribulations of working as an artist, and her connections to the artistic community of Philadelphia.

Resources:

Instagram: @sarah_tropio

Website: https://www.sarahtropio.com/

Moore Art Shop: https://moore.myshopify.com/search?q=sarah+tropio

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Shop: https://store.pafa.org/products/sarah-tropio-autumn?_pos=1&_sid=b50215482&_ss=r Champlevé technique: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/c/champleve-enamelling-1100-1250/

Podcast Transcript Doc:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1QAZbZoCR45l-KKXBV3wsrcOYwtA41Th6

May 05, 202133:55
Photographing Organically with Philip Pane

Photographing Organically with Philip Pane

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary:

Virginia and Erica talk to their guest, Philip Pane about his work in their exhibition, Micro/Macro: Rural and Urban Experiences on Instagram/@p.s.xhibitions. Philip, a Connecticut based photographer, fell in love with the medium at a young age. Studying history in college, Philip has bridged his two interests. His works in our show address themes within rural and urban landscapes such as memory, life, decay, farming, and geometry.

Resources:

Reading Terminal Market: https://readingterminalmarket.org/

Zenza Bronica​-SQ Camera: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Bronica_SQ

Leica R4 Camera: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Leitz/R4-Everest.html

4x5 B&J Press Camera: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Burke_%26_James_4x5_Speed_Press

Philip Pane Instagram: @ppane1

Philip Pane Photography: https://paneph01.wixsite.com/philippanephoto

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rsKY6z_60kgN6Q9GKFvLvsBw1yhfrpsb/view?usp=sharing

Apr 28, 202101:06:49
Cursing People out with Cheyenne Davis

Cursing People out with Cheyenne Davis

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Producer and Editor: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Virginia and Erica meet with Cheyenne Davis to discuss her response to the exhibit topics in the online show “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity” on the Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Cheyenne is a writer and multimedia creator who explores themes of fatphobia, beauty, body imagery, and race.

Resources:

Transcript Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDjvQnrbdQnaPzozr4zHaYfKC_15tUNv/view?usp=sharing

Cheyenne Davis

Fannie Lou Hammer (1917-1977): https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer

Kimberlé Crenshaw and intersectionality (1959-Present):

https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination

Mammy Caricature:

https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/

Mar 31, 202125:34
The Nitty Gritty with Sydney Gush

The Nitty Gritty with Sydney Gush

P.S. Exhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Virginia and Erica have a conversation with artist Sydney Gush and her response to the themes of the Instagram exhibition “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity,” on view  @p.s.xhibitions. Currently based in Chicago, Sydney explores the ideas of multiplicity and recontextualization with collage, ceramic casting, and photographic techniques.

Resources:

Sydney Gush

Instagram: @syd_g_art

Facebook: @sydgmakesart

Website: www.sydgart.com

Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OLUr0EZBt4nnwr4jdqLBgkMzpIXi0Ygu/view?usp=sharing

Mar 24, 202126:16
Shimmies and Rituals with Ariana Joubert

Shimmies and Rituals with Ariana Joubert

P.S. Xhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Virginia and Erica meet with Ariana Joubert to discuss her response to the exhibit topics in the online show “The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity” on the Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Based in the New York Metropolitan area, Ariana takes on many roles as a creator, ranging from a visual artist to skin care to belly dancer. She is also a scholar, studying material culture with a focus on topics relating to gender.

Resources:

Ariana Joubert

Instagram: @arianaj.art

Chicago, World's Columbian Exposition (May 1, 1893 – Oct 30, 1893)

https://www.britannica.com/event/Worlds-Columbian-Exposition

Solomon Bloom (March 9, 1870 – March 7, 1949)

Autobiography: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Autobiography_of_Sol_Bloom/MlrUAAAAMAAJ?hl=en

Solomon Bloom, Chicago Exposition, and Belly Dancing. Atlas Obscura Article:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-congressman-who-brought-belly-dancing-to-america

Podcast Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JkO9K7ml-geWnYPJXTaAPB6gl818WsIP/view?usp=sharing

Mar 17, 202127:00
Introducing P. S. Xhibitions

Introducing P. S. Xhibitions

P.S. Xhibitions

A project by Pollock X Schaumberg

Instagram: @p.s.xhibitions

Hosts: Virginia Pollock and Erica M. Schaumberg

Editor and Producer: Stefan Dudley

Summary: Welcome to P.S. Xhibitions. This podcast compliments the exhibitions featured on Instagram page @p.s.xhibitions. Curators Virginia and Erica ask emerging artists about their work and thoughts on design in the twenty-first century. P.S. Xhibitions seeks to understand and question the complexities of our evolving society by sharing digital stories through art and design. We work with creatives to define the question: how do you make the study of art and design easily accessible, relatable, inclusive, and approachable.

Transcript

[Music]

Virginia: Welcome to P. S. Xhibitions

Erica- ...the podcast. My name is Erica

V- And I am Virginia.

E- On our podcast we plan to talk to artists, performers, and other creatives who have work in our exhibitions over on our Instagram page.

V- Our goal is to understand and question the complexities of our evolving society by sharing digital stories through art and design.

E- We are constantly asking the question how do we make the study of art and design easily accessible, relatable, inclusive, and approachable?

V- We hope you will tune into our first episode premiering this week where we will be talking to Ariana Jubert about belly dancing and how it relates to the larger study of design history and femininity.

E- Take a look at our exhibition The Constant Gaze: Redefining Femininity over on our instagram page linked in our show notes. Thanks for listening. Bye

V-Bye

[Music]

Mar 17, 202101:21