| Visit the minds and studios. Get inspired! ART
WORK (formerly Artists Express) is a rare visit to the human side of the art.
Individual artists allow SCCTV cameras, and often an artist-host, in to their
working studios while they’re in the middle of building on an idea. Entering
the artist’s work space during a transition in their art, we get inside
information about the problem solving process and the pragmatic muse. We find
out where they’ve been, where they’re going and often what they’re going to do
to get ‘unstuck’. These are conversations often shared only with other artists,
so pull up a stool, and prepare to have an opinion. |
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Linda Beaumont
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It’s likely you’ve walked on, gazed at and been inspired by her work, without
knowing it. Linda Beaumont designs and orchestrates monumental works of art
that are incorporated in to the architecture of public spaces. Over the last 3
years, Linda has focused on the King County Courthouse, creating a breathtaking
floor and inspirational message. Our cameras were there for the installation.
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Zhi Lin
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His work draws you in, one face at a time. Once wandering the 12 x 7 foot
images, you become party to the hauntingly beautiful, and unquestionably brutal
scenes. You can not turn away.
"Five Capital Executions in China" is Artist Zhi Lin's request that we remain
aware of our potential for cruelty to one another..in the hope we can change a
cicious cycle. The artist is as layered as his work, and in a rare visit to his
studio, Billy King asks Zhi Lin to share thoughts about this monumental vision
of public and politics.
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33 FAINTING SPELLS
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33 FAINTING SPELLS: A rare visit with Dayna Hanson and Gaelen Hanson, the
multi-layered dance theater team. Choreographer Pat Graney talks with the
courageously talented duo in the nail-biting three week period prior to the
premiere of their newest work, “Our Little Sunbeam.” 2004./p>
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Darrius Willrich,Musician
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DARRIUS WILLRICH He learned to play the piano by ear on a tiny portable keyboard
– got a classical jazz degree from Cornish and is working at adding new
elements of hip pop to his sound. Composer, singer, keyboard artist and
inventive producer, Darrius Willrich is on a solo roll. Playwright/Actress,
Tawnya Pettiford- Wates catches up with multi-talented artist at his computer.
2004
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Fred Bassetti
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FRED BASSETTI It’s hard to turn around in Seattle and not see
a building influenced by the hand of Architect Fred Bassetti - the Federal
Building, Woodland Park Zoo, Key Tower and Pike Place Market… to name a few.
What’s not as obvious are the influences of his thoughts about space, structure
and the Northwest mind-set. Billy King talks with Fred about the intangible
elements of his work. 2004
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Bill Engelhart
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“LITTLE BILL” ENGELHART An undeniable Northwest rock legend,
Bill Englehart, founder and front man for “Little Bill and the Blue Notes” has
a colorful, soul persistent career spanning over 40 years. Vocalist and rock
solid bassist, Bill tells stories about his life and the growth of rock in the
northwest in an original Rich McAdams documentary. 2003 |
Masami Koda
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Glass, fire and elements of the earth - work as equals in
Masami Koda's fragile, but brave sculptures. A Japanese born artist, her
Buddhist traditions seem to provide a sixth sense about what lies beneath the
surface. We visit her studio as she prepares for a new show. |
David Boxley
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An internationally recognized Indian artist, David Boxley has
spent the last 30 years focused on resurrecting the culture of his native
people. His personal quest and artistic vision have helped young and old alike
embrace the art, the dance, the music - the essence of being Tsimshian. |
Post Alley
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Two Post Alley Artists share their visions of how to preserve
and animate the Market's unique pedestrian pathway. "...embrace the indigenous,
the weeds, the happy stance, the boogie woogie of the city"-BUSTER SIMPSON
"...put in the art, put in commerce, try to create a European style
oasis."-BILLY KING |
Seattle Symphony Musicians
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Backstage conversation with Principal Bassoonist, Seth
Krimsky and Principal Harpist, Valerie Muzzolini. Host: Billy King June 2003 |
Charles Krafft
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Twisted kitsch master or ideologic genius? A vistit to
Krafft's ceramic studio, as he prepares to launch his new endeavor: sponeware.
Host: Billy King April 2003 |
Marita Dingus
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An artist of noble intent and resourceful means – Marita
Dingus creates stories and sculptures from discarded materials. “I use
discarded materials because I see people of African descent as being used
during the institution of slavery and then discarded.” She takes us on a rare
tour of her studio sharing new messages of survival and personal growth. 2003 |
Mary Randlett
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Leading northwest photographer, art documentarian, and visual
poet, Randlett shares her quest for beauty and the challenge of archiving her
life's work. February 2003 |
Iole Alessandrini
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Experimental designer of light, space and digital media,
architecturally trained Alessandrini talks about her reseach and move from
temporary to permanent installations. Host: Billy King February 2003 |
Trimpin
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Sound sculptor, composer, inventor, master of the "new" in
music. A short tour of Trimpsin' studio in the midst of preparations for a nine
toy piano performance at Jack Straw Productions. January 2003 |
