New Interview on Artemis Speaks Podcast
I recently had the honor of being interviewed for an important regional podcast called Artemis Speaks. This podcast is the sister to the annual publication Artemis Journal, which has a meaningful origin story and a long history of supporting artists in the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond, all headed up by the inimitable Jeri Rogers. I’ve been contributing my work to Artemis Journal for years, because I love its mission and its history.
The extra special part for me is that I was interviewed with my partner, Sam Krisch, also a landscape photographer and all around talented artist.
Sam’s beautiful work has appeared on the cover of the journal.
From the Artemis Journal website:
“Artemis mission has not changed from its conception. Borne out of the writing workshops held for the victims of domestic violence in Southwest Virginia, Artemis Journal has been an advocate for social justice since 1977. We continue to pay tribute to those foundations today by advocating equal and fair treatment of all. Artemis strongly denounces all forms of discrimination. Whether it is a fight against sexism or racism, Artemis works to elevate the voices of all genders and backgrounds—and to provide a pathway for their art.
Our yearly journal highlights the voices of artists and writers who uphold the values of the Greek lunar goddess for which the journal was named–Artemis. As the archetype of the mother goddess, Artemis was the protector of wild animals, the wilderness, young women, and childbirth. She was known as a carrier of light.
For the first few years, Artemis showcased the work of women from this group, and in 1979 we expanded our scope to include men. Now into our 45th year of publishing and showcasing artists and writers of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond.
Expanding our reach, we now podcast with Artemis Speaks. Celebrating three seasons of podcasting, Interviewing artists and writers published in our library of journals, host Jeri Rogers explores the creative energy of her guests with probing questions. Artemis Speaks is co-produced with Skip Brown of Final Track Studios.”
The three of us sat down in Skip Brown’s recording studio The Final Track and just chatted a bit about our art and experiences. Some of the topics we covered include:
Our backgrounds and when we developed an appreciation for photography
My experience as Creative-in-Residence at New River Gorge
Our recent trip to Death Valley National Park
Sam’s image-making experience on the Drake Passage
How our work and our approaches differ, and how we influence each other
Sam’s master printing skills
How our shared love of photography benefits our relationship
Our joint exhibition and our favorite places
Sam’s experience shooting in the desert
My experience as an instructor for Out of Chicago, LIVE!
Our future plans
I recommend looking further into other episodes on this podcast - Jeri has had some really wonderful guests on from all different genres of art and there’s a lot to learn by listening! Click the links below to go there.
Thanks for the chat Jeri - throughly enjoyed speaking with you and with Skip!
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