K Space Art Lab

Scott Nicol

In this episode we sit down with artist and professor Scott Nichol who shares his journey in the art world, beginning with his BFA from Austin College and continuing through his career at South Texas College. Nichol discusses his broad-based art education, his travels and teaching experiences in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and his focus on creating large-scale sculptures and installations that engage with the natural environment. He also emphasizes the importance of networking, continuous art production, and experimentation in artistic careers. Additionally, he provides some great advice for emerging artists and students on navigating the art world and tips on things to look for in higher education. You can learn more about Scott at https://www.scottnicolart.com/about [https://www.scottnicolart.com/about]

Mystic Multiples

In this episode we sit down with Mystic Multiples, a risograph printing company based in Houston, Texas. Founders James Beard and Sarah Welch share their story of meeting in Austin, Texas, and how they adopted risograph printing into their art practice. We discuss the techniques and advantages of risograph printing, their academic backgrounds, and the impact of artist residencies on their careers. They also share some insight on their day-to-day operations, balancing personal and collaborative art projects, tips about finding the right art event to sell at, and offer advice for emerging artists. Follow them on Instagram @mysticmultiples [https://www.instagram.com/mysticmultiples/] or visit their website at www.mysticmultiples.com [https://www.mysticmultiples.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopHn9zBWZKN6vQVAHSta1ltlwfYcC7QJa8h8mcl50rP2R-27rzn]

Josh Duttweiler

This episode we sit down with Josh Duttweiler, an assistant professor at Texas State University and former professor at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Josh discusses his current exhibition 'Utopia. Sounds Like A Good Idea' at K Space Contemporary, which reflects his experiences and aspirations for societal change. He shares his journey to Corpus Christi during the pandemic, his educational background in graphic design from Boston University, and his transition from freelancing to teaching. Josh also delves into the relationship between graphic design and fine art, offering advice to budding designers and artists on navigating their careers, the importance of contracts in freelance work, and the benefits of trying new things while in school. To donate or become a member please visitwww.kspacecontemporary.org [www.kspacecontemporary.org] Follow Josh on Social: Instagram@josh_dutt_design [https://www.instagram.com/josh_dutt_design/] https://joshuaduttweiler.com/ [https://joshuaduttweiler.com/]

Savannah Garza

Savannah Garza is a graphic designer known for her fun, cute, and playful illustrations. She received her BA from St. Edwards University in Austin and then moved to Corpus Christi where she immersed herself in the art community. Follow Savannah online @savgrz [https://www.instagram.com/savgrz/?hl=en] on Instagram or check out her portfolio at www.savannahgarza.com [https://www.savannahgarza.com/] E4 Youth: A Non-profit organization bridging the gap between students of color and the creative and tech industry in Austin https://e4youth.org/ [https://e4youth.org/] Thank you to our generous Wigout sponsors who help make programs like these possible: Rally Credit Union Sew Bonita Catfish Charlies Corpus Christi Downtown Management District The Law Office of Scott M. Ellison Mr. Fancy Pants Car Wash Phyllis and George Finley Toby Shor Callie and Rajan Ahuja

Jenelle Esparza

We sit down with Jenelle Esparza who is the co-founder of Presa House Gallery, the Head of Education at the McNay Art Museum, and an independent installation, fiber, and conceptual artist. We discuss her journey into the arts, her exploration into becoming a fiber artist, her experiences at residencies, and more. You can follow Jenelle on Instagram at @jenelle.esparza [https://www.instagram.com/Jenelle.esparza?igsh=dHBndzRhcDF2cmd1] Jenelle's Website: https://jenelleesparza.com/home.html [https://jenelleesparza.com/home.html] A Selection of Stories Unearthed: Exhibition at K Space Contemporary January 5th to February 22nd, 2024. https://www.kspacecontemporary.org/exhibitions/a-selection-of-stories-unearthed-by-jenelle-esparza [https://www.kspacecontemporary.org/exhibitions/a-selection-of-stories-unearthed-by-jenelle-esparza] The McNay Art Museum: https://www.mcnayart.org/ [https://www.mcnayart.org/] https://www.mcnayart.org/staff/jenelle-esparza/ [https://www.mcnayart.org/staff/jenelle-esparza/]