Alaskan Artists Podcast

Amy Meissner, combines traditional handwork, found objects, and abandoned textiles to reference the literal, physical and emotional labor of women. Manipulating discarded household cloth to create 2-dimensional quilt-like forms and 3-dimensional objects serves as a cultural nod to the embroidery created by generations of Scandinavian women in her family, and confronts societal disregard and erasure of women’s handwork. Amy’s work is traditional, fine and craft-based, relying on the repetitive nature of hand stitching to relay a manic and confrontational subject matter. The work is approachable and tangible, its components even familiar, but challenges the viewer’s emotional history to convey layered messaging around femininity, motherhood, and the value of women’s labor. Amy's Website and Linktree Connect with her on Instagram Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer Alaska

Charlie Renfro is one of Alaska's most easily recognized and popular photographers. In this episode, we discuss his motivation and process, and all that goes into how he captures his images. Including how he got started, and what fuels his current body of work. Charlie's work is available at Stephan Fine Arts in the Captain Cook Hotel Follow Charlie on Instagram Check out his website

Emily Longbrake is a multimedia artist in Anchorage, Alaska. Emily works in wood, clay, paper, and fabric. In this episode, we talk about how she started making art, what inspires her, and how she uses art to explore and see the world. Her work can be viewed in Anchorage at the Tiny Gallery and in Homer at Bunnell Street Arts Center Check out her website

Charlie Ross is an environmental scientist and a metal artist who makes the coolest fire orbs using scrap steel. In this episode, we get into some of the ways he has used art to help science and data become more digestible. Follow Charlie on Instagram Check out his work in person at Sevigny Studio

Guest Host Christina Hendrickson puts Amy in the spotlight and dives into another episode of the Alaskan Artists Podcast. Amy lives in Anchorage, Alaska. She works with Steel using contemporary fabrication methods and traditional blacksmithing techniques. She also works in Encaustic and Acrylic painting and Polyurethane Foam sculpture.  She loves exploring new mediums and methods and canceling weekend plans to stay home and create. Most of all she loves brainstorming and collaborating. We discuss her motivations for starting this podcast, making art, and how she uses art to engage with the world. Where can I find her work in Anchorage? Stephan Fine Arts and Aurora Fine Art Instagram Facebook Check out her Website 

Sebastian Ulz is a young creative in Anchorage Alaska, he has been using photography to preserve the moment, and is starting to push the medium into the more expressive and creative realms of art making. Such a fun discussion, I'm excited to see where his creativity takes him. Connect with Sebastian on Instagram All of Sebastian's Links

Through wartime deployments and life in Alaska as a Pararescueman, Roger Sparks has experienced events far beyond what most of us would ever want to consider. Yet these circumstances have shaped him in very unique ways.  In this episode, Roger shares his story of how he became a tattoo artist and why he started working specifically with this medium. Instagram Eagle River Tattoo Rogers Book "Warriors Creed"  Cover Art Credit Joe Yelverton

Gayla Ranf is an encaustic artist, she owns the Spenard Art Studio in Anchorage. In this episode, we talk about the appeal of this ancient medium and why it is loved by so many different types of artists. Gayla's Website Follow her on Instagram

Chloey Cavanaugh a graphic artist, is as tenacious as she is funny and smart. I absolutely enjoyed our insightful conversation.  Based out of Juneau, AK Black and White Raven Company is an LGBTQ+ Indigenous owned small business that believes in building community and giving back. The Owner Chloey Cavanaugh is Was’ineidi Tax’Hit, Eagle Wolf clan in Kake, Alaska and credits her commitment to community and culture from her grandfather Archie Cavanaugh.  Born and raised in Southeast, Chloey believes that the panhandle of Alaska is more than the enchanting beauty it beholds, but a teacher, a way of life, and a distinct part of her Tlingit identity passed down from generation to generation. Chloey's Website  Follow her on Instagram Linktree

Scott Clendaniel shares his  love of beer, painting and a sense of playfulness that seems to drip off every canvas.  In this episode  we get into the weeds of creativity and production where they connect and where they diverge.  LINKS: Scott’s WEBSITE Scott’s ETSY SHOP Scott’s REDBUBBLE SHOP