Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Studio Vérité: Samantha Salzinger

Studio Vérité: Samantha Salzinger from Jacques de Beaufort on Vimeo.

With the constant threat of lawnmower noise looming in the background like some psychic shadow I chatted with artist Samantha Salzinger in her well appointed apartment. The interview was discursive, touching on several subjects such as-but not limited to- Conspiracy Theory, the approaching Mayan Apocalypse, and the always suspicious "reality" of photographic imagery. Samantha is articulate and vibrant and the out-takes at the end are worth waiting for. On the ride home I discovered an amazing cemetery in Davie that looks like a Theban Necropolis and then had a touching encounter with a Raccoon (vimeo.com/42911630) in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. It was quite a day.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Studio Vérité: Chris Riccardo

Studio Vérité: Chris Riccardo from Jacques de Beaufort on Vimeo.

In the inaugural edition of Studio Vérité I have the pleasure of visiting Sculptor Chris Riccardo as he holds court one fine Friday morning in the Sculpture Department of the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach.

We talk about inspirations, new projects, taboo subject matter, and advice for young artists among other things.

Many thanks to Chris Riccardo for taking the time to talk with Studio Vérité!

http://jacquesdebeaufort.com/Studio-Verite