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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, host David Humphrey welcomes artist Shinique Smith, who was curating a show called "Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day" at Cuchifritos and the Laundromat Project in Brooklyn. Shinique plans to use clothing left behind as materials for sculptures and site-specific installations. David and Shinique explore the connections between her artistic practice and music, highlighting the influence of songs on her creative process. They delve into topics such as her graffiti origins, the balance between implosive and explosive energy in her sculptures and calligraphic-based works. Shinique shares a diverse selection of songs that have inspired her, ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Beastie Boys to KRS-One and Janet Jackson.
Shinique Smith (b. is known for her monumental fabric sculptures and abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage.
Image: The Torch Heroes Bare, 2007. Courtesy of Shinique Smith.
Shinique Smith (b. is known for her monumental fabric sculptures and abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage.
Image: The Torch Heroes Bare, 2007. Courtesy of Shinique Smith.
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