Art Sofa Art Ventures, Was NYC A Letdown? | Art Sofa - Episode 9

Art Sofa Art Ventures, Was NYC A Letdown? | Art Sofa - Episode 9

In this episode, Art Sofa hosts Zach Dobbins, Helena Westra, and Ethan Chan are joined by Sarah Cook as they discuss their recent trip to New York City, exploring the vibrant art scene and finding inspiration for their own work. The group also shares insights into their upcoming art exhibitions, showcasing their unique perspectives and creative styles.

What's The Point Of Art School? | Art Sofa - Episode 8

Artists and friends Zach Dobbins, Ethan, Chan, and, Helena Westra talk about the role art school played/plays for each of them while diving into their experiences with it along the way. Zach Talks about his experiences with high school art and his time at Florida State University as he discovered his love for contemporary sculpture, Ethan walks through his plea to his parents to pursue art, and Helena discusses the impacts of the programs she is currently enrolled with. Ending on how they each see how graduate school may play an important role in their artistic career and when the right time to go may be.

What it Takes to Be a Favorite Work | Art Sofa - Episode 7

The Art Sofa Crew discusses their upcoming art endeavors before diving into some of their favorite works important to their practice. With works from, Teresa Margolles, Friedrich Kunath, and Mungo Thomson making the list of favorite works seen in the last year, artists Sable Elyse Smith, David Hockney, and Mike Kelly find themselves as all-time favorites.

Planes, Trains, and Art World News (The Death of Balloon Dog 1/799) | Art Sofa - Episode 6

Set to the tune of passing airplanes and children in the park the podcast goes on the road to San Diego's Balboa Park. Artists and Friends Ethan Chan, Zach Dobbins, and Helena Westra Talk through their upcoming exhibitions, museum visits, and more Art World news.

Artists Quote Quiz and Our Art Practice Theorys | Art Sofa - Episode 5

Zach and Ethan are quizzed by Helena on the knowledge of some of their favorite artists' quotes leading them into a discussion on why they make what they make, and what drives each of them in the studio.