We discussed: Artist residencies, politic and the arts, global warming, application processes, benefits of doing artist residencies

We discussed: coordinating a biennale pavilion, biennialization, grassroots vs institutions, the need for change, Icelandic cultural policy, commodification of the art world, gender equality, artist visas, the importance of relationships

We discussed: emerging artists, career paths, the need for transparency, arts funding, artistic middle class, writing art text, arts education, art is a privilege, survival of the fittest, subjectivity, the value of conversation, managing expectations, patrons

We discussed: the benefit of making mistakes, the importance of materiality, having a child with a disability, large format polaroid, what is special about iceland, global warming, sense of touch, online sales, craftsmanship, legacy planning, value of archives, gabardine fabric, our disposable society, the values of mentors

We discussed: craft, Iceland traditions, marketing, gender specific art forms (traditionally), craft vs art, artistic concepts, domestic art, icelandic clay, grassroots, gentrification

We discussed: educational systems, artist salary, side hustles, art scene in iceland, art market in iceland, maternity leave, artist residencies, the value of culture, happiness.

We discussed: sexism, family names, fashion bitch, street wear, learning from failure, international recognition, being ecologically minded, tattoos, the benefits of changing, career transitions, having a foundational place to build your career

We discussed: Icelandic art, career changes, small town charm, arts funding, bureaucracy, artist residencies, climate change

We discussed:the role of an artist agent, career strategies, how they create the agency roster, finding a style, benefits of being a women run business, doing commercial work, impostor syndrome.

We discussed: Parental support, the Boston Art scene, the need for skill, the business of art, gallery rooster size, price points for artists, benefit art auctions, artists changing styles, distribution, the benefits of being regional, finding your market.

This is an episode of random conversations and outtakes that we had which were not cohesive with a topic but were worth hearing. This is the final episode in this inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'.

We discussed: Covid in China, censorship, benefits of art competitions, Funding for the Arts, working collaboratively, life goals, career goals, classism, being a parent

This is #10 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed the outlook and impressions of the next generation of young artists.

We discussed: blindspots, the difficulty of being original, conceptual art, beauty and aesthetics, the romanticised artist lifestyle, knowing what you don't want, bureaucracy in the arts, portfolio reviews, artist statements, synchronicity, the importance of artists websites

This is #9 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed their perspectives on the current state of the Art world today. (recorded between November 2021 and January 2022)

We discussed: taking time to reflect, adversity breeds creativity, writing in journals, why we lie, privilege, nepotism, why she sells photography, portfolio reviews, the benefits of phone calls, why art collectors choose what they collect, digital storage, white cotton gloves, art speak, digital printing, print editions, not making assumptions.

This is #8 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode I we discussed the need for tenacity in your art career. having a career in the Arts is a marathon, not a sprint.

We discussed: rules in icon writing, gold vs silver, painting vs writing icons, making your own pigment, teaching iconography, signing your art, the affect of light sources on icons, commissions.

This is #7 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed the choice (or not) to have a family and the desire for finding balance in your life and career.

We discussed: how they choose residency participants, role of an artist residency, writing artist text, sponsorship, funding, finding time and space to be creative, portfolio reviews, tenacity, constructive feedback

This is #6 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed career goals and the evolving definition of success in an art career.

We discussed: side hustles, alumni lists, internships, building networks, not all art collectors are the same, how art is valued, print editions, the need to create demand, provenance, certificates of authenticty, signatures, connoisseurship, how to plan an auction, online art auctions, learning what you do not want to do is as important as knowing what you do want to do.

This is #5 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed the benefits of building networks and communities.

We discussed: how to get people to buy art, running a non-profit / NGO, book fairs, reputation vs brand, the story behind the art, the cost of books, not being difficult to work with, book distribution

This is #4 of a 10 part inquiry into the lives and experiences of 11 people who got the same Masters of Fine Arts, though in various disciplines, from the same institution (the San Francisco Art Institute) in 2001. and 20 years of reflection and experiences post graduation. I am calling the series 'Retrospective'. In this episode we discussed the various career paths that getting an MFA offered.