What Artists Listen To : An Art & Music Podcast

Jessica Rath is an artist who embraces all that is going on in her internal and external environment - making work that teaches and inspires as she investigates the balance between the humans and the natural world.  The artist also has great taste in music, check it out on Spotify.    See Jessica Rath's work on What Artists Listen To and learn more about the art podcast project on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter   This podcast was created by the artist Pia Pack edited with the help of Tony Thaxton and the title music was created by musician Dylan Rippon . 

Alex Olson is an artist who is always pushing herself within the parameters and limitations of painting on canvas - the artist  is deeply interested in the capabilities a painting has to affect the viewer and I am inspired by her altruistic approach to painting in the 21st century. Plus, the soundtrack to her artistic life is very good - you can listen to it on Spotify.    To see Alex Olson's work and learn more about the art podcast project What Artists Listen To , also on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter   This podcast was created by the artist Pia Pack edited with the help of Tony Thaxton and the title music was created by musician Dylan Rippon . 

I went to Alyse Emdur's special event Stinky Drinks & Edible Flowers at Odd Ark gallery during her solo show 'Skunks and Flowers' and was not only struck by Alyse's work but also the artist herself when she did a Q&A with Lisa Anne Auerbach .    Later I had the opportunity to sit with the artist in her loft home/studio in the heart of the Arts District which she shares with her partner and fellow artist Michael Parker. I listened to Alyse talk about the very different things that inspire her, I learnt that there is music that encourages plants to grow and I have a renewed appreciation for skunks... all the while sipping fresh mint tea from a beautiful ceramic mug.    See Alyse Emdur's work on What Artists Listen To and learn more about the art podcast project on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter   This podcast was created by the artist Pia Pack edited with the help of Tony Thaxton and the title music was created by musician Dylan Rippon . 

Austyn Weiner is a transplant to LA from the East Coast - she has been busy since she arrived a few years ago, and her most recent show was at Ibid Gallery.   I spoke with Austyn at the Listening Party I hosted at the LA gallery Chimento Contemporary and I discovered an artist who's raw, honest and vigorous approach to life unsurprisingly translates into her artwork, someone who is on a quest for pure freedom but enjoys a touch of 90s music along the way!   To see Austyn Weiner's work and learn more about the art podcast project What Artists Listen To , also on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter   This podcast was created by the artist Pia Pack edited with the help of Tony Thaxton and the title music was created by musician Dylan Rippon . 

Very fortunately I met the artist J.Parker Valentine early on when I moved to LA last year and she was one of the first people I had the opportunity to speak to on the podcast.     J.Parker Valentine, a transplant herself but from New York, shows her work with Germany gallery Max Mayer where she is currently showing her recent body of work Transients In The High Plains.    I sat in the artist's home, drinking citrus tea and listening to her explain why why she chooses to make work that is not Instagram friendly, why she has different music in the studio to the home, and I heard funny stories from the years of road trips she's done across America!   To see J.Parker Valentine's work and learn more about the art podcast project What Artists Listen To go to https://www.whatartistslistento.com, it can also be found on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter.    This podcast was created by the artist Pia Pack, edited with the help of Tony Thaxton and the title music was created by musician Dylan Rippon. 

Listen to Julie's accompanying playlist on the 'What Artists Listen To' Spotify account. 

Listen to Maysha's accompanying playlist on the 'What Artists Listen To' Spotify account. 

Listen to Alison's accompanying playlist on the 'What Artists Listen To' Spotify account. 

Listen to Kim's accompanying playlist on the What Artists Listen To Spotify account.