Ma's House Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hunter Begun
The Ma's House podcast with host Hunter Begun, Director of Production at Ma's House & BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) Art Studio Inc. In this podcast, I interview artists in residence at Ma's House. We will discuss artists-in-residence, life, and anything else my guests or I want to discuss. We are all about spreading the word about talented artists and having a few laughs. Recorded in Southampton, New York, at Ma's House on Shinnecock Territory. Links https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, host Hunter Begun chats with exhibiting artist Michael Butler, whose work is currently on display in his solo show titled Coalescence: Stories & Visions of the East End until June 29th. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Michael's show, his time as an artist on Long Island, and much more. Join us on June 29th for the closing reception of Coalescence at Ma's House.
Artist Bio
Michael A. Butler is an artist, historian, and humanitarian who continues to leave his mark on Sag Harbor. Butler has been on the board of the Eastville Community Historical Society for over 20 years, serving as president, vice president, and recording secretary. He is also the chairperson of the St. David AME Zion Church cemetery, a member of East Hampton’s Anti-Bias Task Force, a lifetime member of the NAACP, as well a former board member of the East End AIDS Wellness Project, and a former member of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center.
In this episode, join your host Hunter Begun as he chats with exhibiting artist Dominick Cocozza, whose work is showcased in the Reclamation show at the Southampton History Museum. Dive into a conversation where they explore Cocozza's art, its deeper meanings, and what inspires him.
In this episode of the Ma's House podcast, host Hunter Begun interviews Artist in Residence Josie Licavoli. They delve into a wide array of topics, from the significance behind Licavoli's art to her sources of inspiration, reflecting on her tenure as a resident and exploring much more along the way.
Artist Profile
Josie is a multimedia artist and educator from the Bay Area and explores diverse cultural identities, drawing from her mixed-race heritage. Inspired by San Francisco, the California coast, and various art forms such as music and literature, her work delves into human experiences, merging personal introspection with collective knowledge. Josie’s art bridges private and public realms, inviting viewers to engage with the rich tapestry of Filipino and American culture, fostering connection and dialogue. https://www.josielicavoli.com/
Josie is a recipient of the Homebody Fellowship for QTBIPOC artists based in the San Francisco Bay Area for the Artist Residency Program at Ma’s House. Chosen artists are awarded an additional unrestricted stipend during the residency, which spans two weeks at Ma’s House on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, NY.
This opportunity is made possible by the Homebody Fund, a small donor-advised fund at East Bay Community Foundation, resourcing POC—especially QTPOC—spiritual/healing spaces that support community leadership and cultural transformation in decolonial movements for liberation, especially in the East Bay Area.
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, join your host Hunter Begun as he catches up with alumni artist Stephen Longoria, who spent time as a resident back in February 2023. They chat about everything from Longoria's residency experience to what he's been working on since leaving Ma's House. Get ready for a laid-back conversation that'll have long-time fans of the podcast feeling right at home!
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host Hunter Begun interviews Kindall Gant, the March artist in residence whose medium of choice is poetry. They delve into various topics, such as Gant's inspirations, the profound meanings behind her poetry, her experiences exploring other mediums for the first time, and more.
Artist Profile
Kindall Gant (she/they) is a Black femme poet and New Orleans native based in Brooklyn. She experiments with visual storytelling as liberation through themes of home, heritage and history, bringing poems into conversation with expressive forms like film, visual art, music and photography. They have received support from Cave Canem, the Poetry Foundation, MASS MoCA, the Saltonstall Foundation, and the Watering Hole among other arts institutions. Her work has been nominated for Best of the Net and a Pushcart Prize. Poems appear or are forthcoming in Torch, the What a Time to Be Alive zine carried at the Hopscotch Reading Room in Berlin, the 1619 Speaks anthology published by the Sims Library of Poetry, Brooklyn Poets, Obsidian, and Polemical Zine. They are an MFA in poetry candidate at The New School.
https://kindallgant.com/
In this episode of the Ma's House podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, interviews exhibiting artist Rebekah Phoenix Wise. They delve into various topics, including Wise's art, event photography, exploration of different mediums, and a detailed exploration of her solo show titled "Living Histories: Shinnecock Stories Honoring Tradition." This insightful conversation sheds light on Wise's creative journey and her current exhibition, which is available for viewing by appointment until April 27th at Ma's House.Artist Profile
Rebekah Phoenix Wise (b. 1989) is a photographer who specializes in portraits and event photography. She is a proud member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY, and grew up on the Shinnecock Reservation. Her unique perspective on indigenous life is reflected in her work, which explores themes such as happiness, community, tradition, and modernity. Rebekah is passionate about breaking stereotypes and is committed to showcasing the joy and positivity within Native American culture.
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, engages in a captivating conversation with the artist in residence, Simón Vega. Delving into the profound themes embedded within Simón's remarkable sculptures, the duo explores his artistic process and the inspiration behind his creations. They also shed light on Simón's current exhibition, "Tropical Space Castaways," showcased at the Parish Art Museum until June 5th. This is an episode you do not want to miss!
Artist Profile
Vega creates drawings, objects, sculptural installations, and happenings inspired by local markets, self-made architecture, and vendor carts found in the streets and beaches of Central America. His sculptures are Third World replicas of the sophisticated capsules and satellites developed by NASA and the Soviet Space Program during the ‘Space Race’; however, they are assembled with found materials, including transmutable elements, colored lights, and live plants. This series, titled Tropical Space Proyectos, comments on the effects of the Cold War in contemporary El Salvador and Central America. In other artworks, the artist reinterprets ancient Mesoamerican architectural sculpture, Modernism’s iconic buildings, and contemporary surveillance systems, creating an ironic and humorous fusion between past and present, first and third worlds.
Born in El Salvador in 1972, Simón Vega graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Veracruz in Mexico in 2000. He received a Master´s in Contemporary Arts from the Complutense University in Madrid in 2006.
He has exhibited his work extensively in Europe, the United States and Latin America, including the 55th Venice Biennial in Italy (2013), the IX Havana Biennial in Cuba (2006), at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California (2018), at the Bronx Museum in New York (2019), at the Centre Pompidou, París for the exhibition Cosmópolis 2 (2019) and at the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid amongst others. He has had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Costa Rica, at Locust Projects, Miami, Liliana Bloch Gallery, Dallas, Texas, and at the Hilger Next Gallery in Vienna
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast host Hunter Begun, sits down with Artist in Residence Anangookwe Wolf. Join them as they discuss Anongookwe's residency and the plethora of artistic disciplines that they practice.
Artist Profile
In 2019, Anangookwe obtained their BFA focusing on Jewelry Design from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since graduating, Anangookwe’s visual work has been exhibited across the United States in galleries such as All My Relations Gallery (Minneapolis, Minnesota), The New Gallery (Clarksville, Tennesse), and Form & Concept (Santa Fe, New Mexico). Anangookwe is the recipient of residencies, grants, and awards through Vermont Studio Center, Green Olive Arts (Tetouan, Morocco), and Alaska State Council on the Arts. In 2023, they received an honorable mention for the James Welch Poetry Prize and were a 2019 SITE Santa Fe Scholar. Anangookwe currently resides in Anchorage, AK, and performs at the monthly Writers Block slam poetry nights.
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast our host, Hunter Begun, engages in a conversation with the talented Artist in Residence, Sen Mendez. Dive into Sen's art, hear about their residency experiences, and learn about Sen's workshop program, "Legacy," and much more.
Artist Profile
Sen, aka Queen Sen Sen, is an Indigenous, non-binary, and fat artist, educator, and bachata dancer deeply rooted in the Huichin Ohlone Territory/Oakland, California. Sen is a self-taught artist, working primarily in printmaking, painting, and social practice. They prioritizes creating accessible and inclusive spaces to learn art for those without the resources and privileges to receive formal art education. Sen is an artist dedicated to affirming and highlighting bodies that are often made invisible in everyday life. Sen strives to celebrate these bodies through whimsical, colorful, and fun visual arts.
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, engages in a compelling conversation with the artist in residence, Dennis "RedMoon" Darkeem. Listeners will discover insights into RedMoon's artistry, delve into his experiences as an educator, and enjoy captivating stories surrounding the world of dreamcatchers.
Artist Profile
Dennis RedMoon Darkeem was born in the Bronx and raised in. He is of Yamassee Creek-Seminole Native American and African American descent. He has been an Art Educator in the South Bronx for over ten years and received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and his Master’s in Art Direction from Pratt Institute.
“I’m inspired to create artwork based on the familiar objects that I view through my daily travels. I discover elements in existing architecture and among everyday items found within the home. I ultimately set out to express a meaningful story about events in my life and those found in the communities in which I work. I utilize different media in the creation of my work. This allows for great versatility and a rich viewer experience as the eye uncovers the multiple layers that often characterize mixed media art.” – Darkeem
Links
https://www.dennisredmoondarkeem.com/
https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, sits down with Artist in Residence Darlene Deloris. They discuss various topics, including her art, the transition from marketing to creating impressive pieces, tattoos, and her artistic process.
Artist Bio
Born in Atlanta, GA, in the 1980s, Brooklyn-based multi-disciplinary artist Darlene Deloris studied History and African American Studies at the University of Georgia and SUNY Empire State University. She uses a variety of mediums, textures, colors, & symbols to create portraits that give voice to the Black woman who is constantly transposing between a state of angst and of regality. In 2014, she began pursuing an art career. In 2018, she moved to New York City, where she flourished with the opportunity to instruct art classes. She has orchestrated hundreds of art projects for children aged 2-14 in public and private facilities. She is a teaching artist for Supermoon Community Artspace in Ridgewood, New York. She teaches adult classes several times a year with Supermoon and Tiny Art Space, also located in Ridgewood, Queens. In 2019, she joined the Brooklyn-based gallery sk. ArtSpace as the Gallery Assistant, now creating alongside the SK Collective as a founding member. In 2021, her work was selected by SaveArtSpace to be displayed on a billboard in Brooklyn, NY.
Links
https://www.darlenedeloris.com/
https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, Hunter Begun chats with the talented Artist in Residence, Tammie Dupuis. Get ready for an easygoing yet eye-opening discussion as they explore Tammie's diverse art, from finding the balance between indigenous and non-indigenous styles. Tammie's artistic journey, including the ins and outs of spending a solid 12 hours a day in the studio. It's a laid-back session packed with intriguing insights into Tammie's world and the artistry that drives her.
Artist Profile
Tammie was born and raised in Northwestern Montana on the Flathead Reservation. Her father was Qlispe’a and Seli’š, and her mother was the daughter of non-Indigenous settlers who moved to the reservation in the 1920s. Her aesthetic is situated between these two cultural heritages and explores their complicated history and her identity as a mixed-blood person.
Using both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of making and seeing, her work ranges across several different processes and materials, including but not limited to paint, wood, fabric, resin, hair, bone, paper, and beads.
Tammie earned her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA, in 2022 and her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA, in 2019. Additionally, she holds a BS in Anthropology/Archaeology from Montana State University, located in Bozeman, MT. She and her art practice are located in Bremerton, WA.
Links
https://www.dupuiscreative.com/
https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this captivating installment of the Ma's House Podcast host, Hunter Begun, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with exhibiting artist, Sueey Gutierrez. Presently, Sueey graces the Ma's House with her solo exhibition, "Entre Mis Mundos," an enthralling fusion of figurative painting and mixed media drawings, running until November 25th. Within this episode, they delve deep into Sueey's artistic realm, exploring her discerning approach to model selection, unraveling the intricacies of her creative process, dissecting the multifaceted world of social media, and not to be overlooked, the return of the enigmatic theme of ghosts and spirits.
Join us for an exciting episode of the Ma's House Podcast as your host, Hunter Begun, delves deep into the captivating world of art with the talented exhibiting artist, Isabella Fernanda who was recently featured in “Counterpart”. In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore the diverse facets of Isabella's artistic journey, from her mesmerizing public art performances to her captivating video art projects. Stay tuned until the very end for a creative twist, as Hunter and Isabella take on the challenge of crafting their own spine-tingling horror film using just five elements each.
Artist Profile
Isabella Fernanda is a visual artist based in New York. Her work examines the exploration of identity through the societal norms and peculiarities that emerge within our contemporary world. Fernanda’s work has appeared in exhibitions, film festivals, and virtual shows. Most recently she exhibited at Shockboxx and at Ma's House & BIPOC Art Studio in 2023. She has performed live on the New York City Streets and Subways and has been digitally projected onto Long Island's Village of Patchogue MoCA L.I.ghts’s site-specific installation in 2022. Her short film, CLOSER, first premiered at Pace University's Student Film festival in 2020. She has collaborated with Performance Artist Rebecca Pristoop’s, “The Moving Company”, articulating an original live art performance at the Pace University Art Gallery in 2019.
Links
https://www.isabellafernanda.com/
https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the audience joins host Hunter Begun for an engaging conversation with the artist-in-residence, Olga El. Together, they explore Olga's blossoming career as an emerging playwright and her captivating skills as a performative dancer. This episode promises an insightful journey into Olga's world, offering a glimpse of her artistic path.
In this Ma's House podcast episode, host Hunter Begun engages in an enlightening conversation with resident artist Pachi Muruch. Pachi's artwork delves into the interplay of poetics, politics, objectives, and resistance across centuries on Abya Yala. The episode offers insights into Pachi's artistic process and daring book recommendations, inviting listeners to explore radical narratives. Additionally, Pachi shares a perspective on the significance of everyday rituals, such as getting a haircut. With Hunter Begun's guidance, this episode intertwines creativity, culture, and personal insights, providing a captivating glimpse into Pachi Muruch's unique artistic journey.
Artist Bio Pachi Muruchu is a Kichwa-Ecuadorian painter whose work depicts the poetics, politics, objectives, and resistance that have occurred for centuries on Abya Yala. His images weave centuries of indigenous storytelling and ecological knowledge with contemporary experiences.
Links https://muruchu.myportfolio.com/ https://www.mashouse.studio/ https://www.instagram.com/muruchuwa/?hl=en
In an exciting episode of the Ma's House Podcast, host Hunter Begun sits down with Artist in Residence Jenie Gao for a dynamic conversation. Jenie Gao, renowned as a full-time artist, creative director, and entrepreneur, engages in a discussion covering the business intricacies of the art world. The spotlight then shifts to Jenie's unique woodworking prints, unveiling the stories behind their creation. The duo explores Jenie's experience crafting a mural for a residence, delves into the iconic Gun Dog design, and more. This episode encapsulates the fusion of art, entrepreneurship, and creativity, offering listeners a captivating insight into the multifaceted world of Jenie Gao. Artist Profile Jenie (she/they) is a full-time artist, creative director, and entrepreneur. She runs an anti-gentrification arts business specializing in printmaking, public art, social practice, and storytelling. She consults for cultural organizations and the public sector on equity and ethics. Jenie pulls from personal and professional experiences as a second-generation Taiwanese- Chinese American, woman of color, and descendant of working-class immigrants. Before founding their business, Jenie worked in the museum industry, public education, and manufacturing sectors. Through their cross-section of experiences, Jenie has become attuned to artists’ labor, cultural power, and institutional accountability issues. She runs a paid apprenticeship program and has thus far mentored 25 emerging artists. Links https://jenie.org/ https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, invites the incredibly talented Artist in Residence, Nani Chacon. Join them as they delve into the captivating world of mural art, exploring Nani's breathtaking creations, discussing their artistic journey, and diving into the fascinating process of bringing large-scale murals to life. Get ready for an inspiring and visually stunning episode you won't want to miss! Artist Profile Nani Chacon is a Diné and Chicana artist, born in Gallup, New Mexico. Chacon’s practice includes large-scale site-specific public artworks, drawing, installation, and design. Primarily working as a painter and muralist, she has shown both nationally and internationally, creating projects that focus on community engagement, led by her personal philosophy that art should be an accessible, and meaningful catalyst for social change. Her work is recognized for its unique style, using figurative subject matter to explore the complexity of contemporary Indigenous culture and identities, bringing these voices to the forefront of public space. Chacon received her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of New Mexico in 2003. Notable Projects have been supported by; The National Endowment for the Arts, California Endowment for the Arts, US Consulate and Embassy in Russia, The Obama Foundation, NM Public Arts Foundation, National Museum of Mexican Art Chicago, Navajo Nation Museum National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the Museum of Native Contemporary Art. Links https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, your host, Hunter Begun, has an intriguing conversation with the talented Artist in Residence, Noel Maghathe. They dive deep into a wide range of topics, exploring Noel's captivating art, their experiences during their time at Ma's House, the inspirations behind their artistic journey, and even the fascinating world of wax sculptures. The episode concludes on an exciting note as both Hunter and Noel unleash their creativity, crafting their very own ultimate wax creations. It's a truly captivating and artistic journey you won't want to miss!In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, your host, Hunter Begun, has an intriguing conversation with the talented Artist in Residence, Noel Maghathe. They dive deep into a wide range of topics, exploring Noel's captivating art, their experiences during their time at Ma's House, the inspirations behind their artistic journey, and even the fascinating world of wax sculptures. The episode concludes on an exciting note as both Hunter and Noel unleash their creativity, crafting their very own ultimate wax creations. It's a truly captivating and artistic journey you won't want to miss! Artist Bio Noel Maghathe is a queer, mixed Palestinian-American performance artist and curator. They create and perform with queer functional tools to navigate the world, and their practice centers on their Palestinian heritage. Through their work, Maghathe seeks to educate audiences about the pain of occupation and their yearning for their country while also delving into the deeper dimensions of personal identity beyond surface-level labels. Maghathe values connecting with other Palestinian and Arab artists in our homelands and in the diaspora. Links https://www.mashouse.studio/ https://www.noelmaghathe.com/about https://www.instagram.com/intheshowersorry/?hl=en
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast, the host, Hunter Begun, has the opportunity to interview Margaret Jacobs, the current exhibiting artist at Ma's House. They delve into various topics, such as Margaret's current exhibition titled "Kinship Compositions", the process of getting started in metalworking, art collecting, and more. The exhibition will run from Sunday, May 28th – Saturday, July 22nd. Artist Profile Jacobs is a metalsmith known for her sculpture, jewelry, and drawings. She uses all three approaches to explore the tension and harmony between natural and man-made, often intermingling unexpected and contradicting materials to explore those relationships. Jewelry works explore ways of reclaiming and relearning Indigenous knowledge systems to establish paths toward self-sustainability and decolonization. Born and raised in northern New York, Margaret Jacobs is an enrolled member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Tribe. Jacobs is a 2018 awardee from the Rebecca Blunk Fund through the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), a 2019 recipient of the Artist in Business Leadership Award through the First Peoples Fund, and a 2022 United States Artist Fellowship Nominee. Jacobs is a metalsmith known for her steel sculpture and powder-coated jewelry. Her work explores the tension and harmony between natural and man-made, often intermingling unexpected and contradicting materials to explore those relationships. Jacobs has participated in several artist residencies, including at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Sante Fe, NM, Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, MN, and the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, where she received a Native American Fellowship through the Harpo Foundation. She has shown her work internationally, including shows at the Boise Art Museum in Idaho; the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, and 516 Arts in Albuquerque, NM. Her work has been featured in print and online press, including at mic.com in the article 11 Native American Artists Whose Work Redefines What it Means to be American and the Art New England feature, 10 Emerging New England Artists. Jacobs attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, where she graduated with high honors for her thesis work and received the Perspectives on Design (POD) award. links https://www.margaretjacobs.com/ https://www.mashouse.studio/
This Episode of the Ma's House podcast features current artist in residence Demarcus McGaughey, we discuss many different topics as well have have a personality draft of who can create the best artist. Toward the end of the episode another event at Ma's House started setting up and created a lot of background noise so there is a dip in the audio quality. Artist Profile McGaughey specializes in a style that combines painting, photography, mixed media, and graphic design. This elixir of artistic elements stems from his fruitful stint in corporate advertising and graphic design. Post-undergrad, he licensed his time and talents to ad agencies and corporations as a freelance designer. Since then, he’s developed a mastery of graphics, product development, branding, and brand coaching. Links http://demarcusmcgaughey.com/ Instagram @demarcusmcg https://www.mashouse.studio/
Today's Episode marks the beginning of season 2 of the Ma's House Podcast, and to start things off strong we are joined by (extra) special guest Denise Silva Dennis. Denise (Weetahmoe) is an established artist and life long teacher, not to mention the Ma's House Workshop Coordinator and a well respected member of the community. Artist Profile Silva-Dennis graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art. Upon graduation, she received honors in her discipline. Silva-Dennis works primarily in acrylic for her figurative paintings. Her professional achievements include two paintings selected for the exhibit ‘In Beauty It Has Begun…’ sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Smithsonian Institute. She also won the Parrish Art Museum’s Judge’s Award in the painting category. Silva-Dennis is also an accomplished beadwork craftswoman. The traditional Eastern Woodland style of beadwork was handed down to her from her mother and elder women of Shinnecock and Hassanamisco-Nipmuc Nations. Her work includes mandala necklace and earring sets, beaded medicine fans, walking sticks, beaded cradleboards, beaded moccasins, and beaded crowns. Denise’s beadwork pieces and paintings have been shown at various art galleries, museums, libraries, schools, and colleges throughout Long Island and Upstate, Clinton, New York, at Hamilton College’s Bundy Center and Library. Links https://denisesilvadennis.com/ https://www.mashouse.studio/
In this episode of the Ma's House Podcast I Interview current Artist in Residence Koyoltzintli, we discuss many aspects of her art and process as well as going in depth into how she creates instruments with clay. Artist Profile Koyoltzintli is an interdisciplinary artist, a healer and educator. She grew up on the coast of Ecuador and the Andes, geographies that permeate in her work. She focuses on geo poetics, ancestral technologies, ritual and storytelling through collaborative practices and personal narratives. Intersectional theories, and earth-based healing informs her work. Links This episode but with video https://youtu.be/rzlJM9ryKfw http://koyoltzintli.com/ @Koyoltzintli on instagram https://www.mashouse.studio/
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Ma's House Podcast. It feels like we have hit a small milestone so id like to extend a special thank you to everyone who has tuned in and a huge thanks to all the great artists I've had the privilege to talk to! In this episode we are joined by Ma's House Alumni Artist Beau Bree Rhee! Artist statement Beau Bree Rhee is a visual artist & choreographer based in New York. Her work is based in drawing, dance and ecology. She is interested in creating relationships between body-space, the senses, and the environment. Her work primarily takes the forms of drawing and performance, but additionally scents, installations, text/poems and scores. Links http://www.atelierdegeste.com/ @atelierdegeste @mashousestudio https://www.mashouse.studio/
Todays guest is Ma's House alumni artist Allie Mitchell, we discuss many interesting topics including her writing, web shows, acting, podcasting, our shared love of anime, ideas for future shows and much more! This episode is Explicit. Artist Profile Allie was the second Ma’s House artist resident, and is a New Jersey-based actress, writer, and director. Allie graduated from Rutgers- Newark in 2016 with a double major in Theater and Psychology and has studied at The Barrow Group and Stella Adler. She was most recently seen as Trinculo in The Tempest at Circle Players in Piscataway, NJ in 2019. She is currently a member of the improv group Quest for the Missing Script, which can be found on YouTube, and she is a co-host of a Black nerd-focused podcast called The Black Nerd Project. Allie currently enjoys writing her BIPOC LGBTQIA+ romantic web series set in New Jersey, practicing her ukulele skills, and eating copious amounts of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Social media links Twitter @allie_n_m Instagram @Allie.n.mitchell https://twitter.com/BLKNerdProject Tig Ol Bitties Show - Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E10wjWHzrxubGKFbNBXFs?si=618b4ff811be46c5 @mashousestudio Websites https://www.mashouse.studio/ https://alliemitchell.co/
In this episode your host Hunter Begun has a great conversation with current artist in residence Aima Paule. They discuss music, Mask making, being nice to yourself and funny stories about childhood friends. Artist Profile September Ma’s House resident artist Aima Paule @aimathedrmr ! Aima is a Oakland, CA based multimedia artist in music, installation art, graphic art, videos, and poetry. Aima is deeply inspired by survival and “thrival” techniques through artistic commentary and expression that they, themself, and their community use to navigate systems of oppression. Aima’s art is also inspired by how we keep and express our joy and love, highlighting the truths of our struggles. Links to the artist https://www.instagram.com/aimathedrmr/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EFALP9CzEHdhNBY2DBSml Ma's House Links https://www.mashouse.studio/ @hunterbegun on Instagram
In todays episode of the Ma's House Podcast I your host (Hunter Begun) sits down for a chat with Alumni Artist Erica Morales. We discuss her art, spray painting techniques , Hip Hop influences and much more! Artist Statement/BIO: Inspired by my Puerto Rican family and culture, my work highlights strength, love, perseverance and courage. I celebrate people through the many hues and phenotypes of people of color, by highlighting everyday life and stories. To create, I rely on vintage photographs and my collection of personal portraits. I interpret the images through drawings on paper. I also use words to share my feelings and insight into social norms and narratives that deserve reexamination in today’s time. I repeat fragments of words in order to archive history, now and then. Links Instagram @522eddie (Erica Morales) @hunterbegun @mashousestudio Website links https://www.ericamorales.com/ https://www.mashouse.studio/
This episode was recorded within two weeks after Alma Leppla's residency at Ma's House but also right as the Alumni show started so we had lots to talk about! About the Artist Alma Leppla (they/she) is a mixed-race, queer, Latine, visual artist and educator whose work seeks to build community by celebrating intersectional identities. Alma is based in San Francisco but grew up in Tampa with their Cuban family. They currently serve as the Latinx Teaching Artist Fellow and Studio Artist Board Representative for Root Division. In 2021, they co-founded Queer Rain: a collective celebrating queer BIPOC femme & gender-expansive artists. The collective recently published its inaugural publication, an anthology featuring 20 artists working on the intersection of queerness and BIPOC identities. Leppla received a Master of Arts in Art Education from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2017. They have shown work nationally and internationally through solo exhibitions, group shows, and artist residencies. In addition to maintaining their art practice, they have served as an arts facilitator and educator, working with schools, community organizations, and institutions since 2008. Links https://www.instagram.com/queer.rain/ https://www.instagram.com/leppla.art/ http://leppla.art/queer-rain Follow Hunter Begun(The Host) here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hunterbegun/?hl=en Stay up to date with everything Ma's House related here! https://www.mashouse.studio/ https://www.instagram.com/mashousestudio/?hl=en
(Recorded August 9th) Alumni Artist Pamella Allen and I your host Hunter Begun sit down for a chat focused around her art, we discuss her life leading up to her Ma's House residency, upcoming programs, shows, and even about our favorite comedians. Artist Profile Pamella Allen is a Jamaican born, Brooklyn based visual artist in practice for over 30 years whose works have been exhibited in traditional gallery and non-traditional settings, in site specific public art corporate commissions for healing spaces such as Bellevue Hospital for the HHC Art-In-Medicine program, community centers and private collections across the globe. A largely self-taught expressionist artist, Pamella's work is layered in process. Utilizing traditional acrylic, oil and encaustic painting, printmaking, sculpture, paper making, collage, Installation, photography/video essay & prose to develop her own archetype, a universal language of images inspired by symbolism, indigenous practices and the natural world that speak to the diversity of her Jamaican/African heritage and lived experiences as a woman, an immigrant living in the USA, and a world traveler and sailor. “I investigate self through memory, moment and the mystic of nature." Following “a calling to make art with the youth” while living in Africa and then while in residency in India; In addition to her continued studio practice, for the past 12 years Pamella has been in practice as a teaching artist sharing her creative process with community in school settings, senior centers, museums, and healing spaces throughout New York with organizations creating site specific public arts mural, mixed media installations, and anthologies for publication. “The benefit to bringing arts practice into collaboration with the community cannot be overstated, it is priceless watching individuals blossom in the wonder of their own creativity and come together to celebrate their unity and diversity by using their creative voice”. Links www.instagram.com/allen.pamella https://www.pamellaallen.com/#/ @hunterbegun @mashousestudio https://www.mashouse.studio/
Welcome to episode 4 of the Ma's House podcast hosted by Hunter Begun. Today I interview artist in residence Somomi Kobayashi. We discuss her time at Ma's House, her art process and much more! We have hit over 100 listeners all time which we are very proud of thank you to everyone who has checked us out. Check out Sonomi's Instagram: @sonomikobayashi https://society6.com/sonomikobayashi http://www.sonomikobayashi.com/ Our Instagram @mashousestudio https://www.mashouse.studio/ Check out Hunter's Instagram @hunterbegun @hunterbegunproductions
In the second installment of what we have dubbed the alumni circuit your host Hunter Begun sits down with alumni artist Jacoub Reyes, we discuss his art, residency's, ghosts and much more. links and contact information
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/large-scale-woodblock-workshop-hosted-by-jacoub-reyes-and-sidereal-press-tickets-353980273527# jacoubreyes@gmail.com https://jacoubreyes.carrd.co/ Instagram @jacoubreyes
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With Host Hunter Begun and special Guest alumni artist Yanyan Huang. Yanyan was also the first ever artist in residence at Ma's House and helped kick set the tone for all the great artists to come. In the first episode of what we are calling the alumni circuit, will include all past artist in residence to celebrate one full year of artists in residence at Ma's House Studio. Links https://yanyanhuang.com/ Instagram Links @yesitsyanyan @cloud.peotry
Welcome to the first episode of the Ma's House podcast hosted by Hunter Begun. Today I interview artist in residence Simone Johnson. Check out Simone's Instagram: @sjj.nyc Our Instagram @mashousestudio https://www.mashouse.studio/