Conversations with Artists: Reimagining the Art Ecosystem

Episode 9: season finale

Season finale!! As we draw this season to a close, I want to thank each and every one of my guests for their vulnerability, their insights, and their inspiring stories. Your dedication to your craft, your resourcefulness in the face of challenges, and your unique perspectives on the art ecosystem have been truly enlightening.  For those of you listening, I hope these conversations have sparked new ways of thinking about your own creative practices, the materials you use, and the communities you engage with. The journey of an artist is rarely linear, often filled with both triumphs and obstacles. But as we've heard time and time again, it's a journey fueled by passion, resilience, and a deep need to create and connect.

Episode 8: Katie Bell

Katie Bell is an artist originally from Rockford, Illinois (b. 1985). She received her BA from Knox College (Galesburg, IL) in 2008 where she studied fine art and race and gender studies. She graduated in 2011 from the Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, RI) with an MFA in Painting. Bell has shown her work at a variety of venues including Smack Mellon (Brooklyn, NY), Locust Projects (Miami, FL), Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (Buffalo, NY), the Brooklyn Academy of Music (Brooklyn, NY), Spencer Brownstone Gallery (NYC), Kavi Gupta Gallery (Chicago), and the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln, MA). Her work has been written about in BOMB Magazine, Whitewall, Hyperallergic, Artnet, Sculpture Magazine, and Art in America. In 2011 she was an artist in residence at the Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation’s Space Program based in Brooklyn, NY. She was awarded a fellowship in painting by the New York Foundation for the Arts and in 2016 the Saint-Gaudens Memorial Fellowship. Bell lives and works in New York, NY Instagram:@Katies_bell Website:katiebellstudio.com

Episode 7: Tuesday Goe and the Fine Art of Slipping Through Cracks

Okay, so today’s guest is... different. Tuesday works in places where you’re *definitely* not supposed to make art — billing departments, stadium back offices, glitchy old spreadsheets, corporate zoom meetings. They’re quietly rewiring how things run, turning boring systems into creative weapons. It’s subversion, but with a creative focus on enforcing ethics. They’ve worked immersive galleries like Meow Wolf and the Van Gogh/Frida Kahlo exhibits as well as the “stolen” Art of Banksy. They’ve restored sculptures, designed merch, hosted parties, built workflows, and coded policy documents... yeah, it’s a weird mix. But that’s the point. This isn’t about sticking to one “artist lane.” It’s about surviving between gigs, keeping the creativity alive when you’re surrounded by time clocks, NDAs, and breakroom coffee. We talk about what it feels like to be the person who fixes stuff no one else sees as broken. We talk about AI. We talk about getting paid (or not). And we talk about art that happens in the cracks — the kind that doesn’t wait for permission. This is Tuesday Goe. And honestly? They make being a cog look kind of revolutionary. Instagram: @weirdtuesday

Episode 6: Katin Sarner

Katin is a 22-year-old artist and jewelry designer from Los Angeles, California. Inspired by her artistic upbringing, with a mother who is a professional mixed media artist, Katin has been creating her whole life. In 2020, she launched her Etsy shop, Made By Katin, where she crafts unique jewelry pieces using hand-pressed flowers and UV resin. Her flowers are sourced from her backyard, Trader Joe's bouquets, and found on walks with her dog, Summit.  With over 400 Etsy sales and a growing presence at LA flea markets like Silverlake Flea and Artists & Fleas, Katin has grossed over $15,000 through in-person and online sales. Her designs, which beautifully preserve the delicate details of nature, have gained her a loyal following among those who appreciate handmade, nature-inspired jewelry. Etsy (on Haiatus): MadebyKatin

Episode 5: Iman Moaddeli

Iman Moaddeli is a multi-medium artist with passions for theater and fiber arts. Since a child, they have been enamored with literature, stories, people, and laughter. Introduced to the theater at a young age, Iman was enraptured by musical theater throughout middle and high school in Denver, Colorado. Currently, Iman is a student at the University of San Francisco and has been featured in In the Blood and The Bald Soprano, as well as a variety of original student works. Iman has been a member of USF’s improv team Awkward Silence for two years. When not onstage, Iman can be found knitting, crocheting, and traveling!!!!  They anticipate graduating in Spring 2026 with a BA in International Studies, with a focus on the Middle East and a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies. Instagram: atlantisheartz Website: https://sites.google.com/view/iman-moaddeli/home