Sequestration, the Vienna Secession and Other Thoughts from the Bunker

Episode 42

Greetings, Art Lovers,

We hope you are still all safe and healthy during these trying times.

With quarantine, isolation, and sequestration still ongoing, we must take care of our mental health as well as our physical well being. With that in mind, Judy kicks off with how art helps keep her on an even keel. Connie shares her ideas on how to keep going when life is almost at a standstill, and David updates us on how he has been keeping busy. 

Connie and David, who both love to paint Plein Air but are currently sequestered in the studio, share images of recent interiors and how to bring a different mindset to working indoors. The three of them also discuss recent books they've been reading on art, art history, and creative psychology. They like to cover all the bases. 

The Yin Corner by Lorwen C. Nagle

In addition, David discusses artists he has known, including Don Stone, Tom Nicholas, N. A., and T. M. Nicholas and their working methods.

The Yang Corner by David P. Curtis

Then the discussion moves towards the importance of art history and what we can learn from earlier masters. David talks about George Inness, Connie discusses Klimt, Moll, and the Vienna Secession, while Judy chips in with the importance of local art history and some of the books she has authored over recent years.

Need something to read while you are waiting for your paint to dry? Here are some choices recommended to the Sight & Insight crew:

From Connie:

Here are some books I’d recommend that focus on the connection between art and psychology.

Kandel, Eric R., 2013. The Age of Insight. Random House: New York

Gombrich, E.H., 2000. Art & Illusion. Bollingen Series XXXV: Princeton University Press.

Kris, Ernst. 1965. Psychoanalytic Explorations in Art. International Universities Press: New York.

Arnheim, Rudolf. 1974. Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye (New Version). University of California Press: Berkley

From David:

These are some of the books on art that I never tire of picking up and leafing through:

From Judy:

It's hard to pick a favorite out of all the art books we have around the house, but anyone wanting to know more about Cape Ann's connection to the art world should try:

Artists of Cape Ann: A 150 Year Tradition by Kristian Davies

Joseph DeCamp by Laurene Buckley

Frank Duveneck: Painter-Teacher by Josephine W. Duveneck.

And if you are interested, here are just a few of the books Judy has written on Cape Ann art and artists.

 Well, that's it for this week's podcast. We hope you enjoy it. Hopefully, Connie, David, and Judy will be able to get back together again soon, so, until then, stay safe and healthy and immerse yourself in ART!

Cheers,

David, Connie, and Judy