Words of the day: actions. rain. process. paradox. touch.
Western Connecticut based Judith Kruger joins ahtcast for a great chat about materials and experiences surrounding the nature of her art practice.
After making many trips to Japan throughout her artistic career Judith has certainly developed her thoughts on alchemy and how it is a fitting description for her hands on methods of making art. She also has some interesting takes on the nature of what surrounds us every day...listen in for more below!
Healing Water Study, 2020, minerals, sumi, 23k gold on paper, 20”x16”
Portion of studio wall of only a sampling of Kruger's current large works on paper- relief monotypes. She is now adding handwork- drawing, painting, piercing, burning and metal oxidation- mostly made with natural resources.
Between Earth and Sky, 2020, minerals, mixed media on linen,
42” x 58”
Exhale, 2020, graphite, black oxide, sumi on paper, 14” x 11”.
ZERO is the Beginning, 2020, soil, minerals on paper and linen, 24”x18”
Audio Interview:
Judith Kruger's website: Judith Kruger
instagram: @judithkrugerstudio
Mentioned in the interview:
Matisse
Jackson Pollock
Andy Warhol
Philip Pearlstein
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Jack Whitten - Notes From the Woodshed
Richard Tuttle - A Fair Sample of Collected Writings
Paulus Berensohn - To Spring From the Hand
Sigmar Polke
Alberto Burri
Teresita Fernandez
Lucio Fontana
Ed Moses
Sterling Ruby
Pierre Soulages
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Artists who submitted interview questions for Judith Kruger:
Marvin Hoffmann
Dena Haden
Thank you Dena and Marvin!
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Current exhibitions featuring Judith's work:
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Thanks for listening!
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(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
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