“The faster we walk, the more ground we lose.”
-Iain Sinclair, Lights Out for the Territory: 9 Excursions in the Secret History of London
It’s tempting to rush through decisions, days, even seasons of life thinking speed will get us where we want to go faster. But often, there’s a quiet reminder in the air that slowing down isn’t falling behind. It’s how we notice what matters, regain our footing, and move forward with intention instead of urgency.
Sophie Haulman joined us to discuss Every Month Grass Came, her recent show at Eleventh Hour Art. The title of this show was inspired by poetic refrigerator magnet packs and is an homage to Haulman’s younger brother who passed from an overdose a few years back. The words themselves hold up a photo of her brother on the refrigerator, over time coming to serve as a reminder of the passage of time, growth, and change. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
Samuel Guy chatted with us about Hitchhike from Saginaw, his recent show at Auxier Klein Gallery. The base of this and a previous show at Auxier Klein is his work with self-portraiture, however while the first show was very much the beginning of this work while this most recent body of work heightened the element of performance in the character driven pieces. To hear more, listen to the complete interview.
A Few Words to Keep in Your Pocket.
Sometimes the most meaningful progress happens when we slow down enough to move with intention.
Outings.
Join me at Nino Mier Gallery for Works on Paper by Jonathan Wateridge.
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More Books to Read.
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Opportunities.
The Nice Art Grant is an annual $500 unrestricted award supporting emerging and mid-career artists, juried by Midwest Nice Art founders and past winners, with added promotional and future curatorial opportunities. Learn more at the website. Deadline for applications is January 20.