Taking a Ride with Action Artist Matt Cheney

The Glovebox team caught up with Matt Cheney this week to discuss final adjustments to the upcoming show. Matt told us what drives him to create Action Art.

    "Being an Action Artist, you can feel the energy on the canvas and the action which occurred to create it." Matt Cheney tells Glovebox, "Through the physical challenge, the spontaneity of the movement and capturing that moment in time, the work is a portrayal of my self expression. It is an evolving work, whether driven by aggression or passion; it captures emotion."

Images shown are of Matt's recent bike series in one of his studios, details of the bike series images and a ramp with work in color.

More posts to come on the installation of Matt's 12-foot ramps! 

Join us Friday, April 9 from 7-9 pm at Midway Studios: 15 Channel Center, Studio 402, Boston, MA 02210. The show will consist of Matt Cheney's artwork against the backdrop of the bike ramps used to create the work. With a mix of new mediums, including the oxidized iron series, Cheney uses this exhibition to shift the focus from the actual performance to the painting that "captures the moment in time."

Amanda Atkins: where I work

Amanda Atkins: where I work

This is the little corner of my apartment bedroom where I do all my painting! The desk fits perfectly into this little alcove. I got the yellow ice cream parlor chair for $5 at a thrift store.

The space above my desk has become a revolving inspiration board, made possible by clothesline and pins.

brush holders.

birds, branches, dogs, and vintage ladies.

Thanks for having a look! For more information, visit amandaatkins.com.

-Amanda

Kate Castelli: (work) Space

Hello!
I'm Kate Castelli, an artist living and working in Boston. I'll be showing as an AIB alum in the upcoming Glovebox Illustration Show.

I'd thought I'd give you a glimpse into my work space.

One of the many joys of living in the city is condensed space. My work space consists of a 6 foot long oak table my father made for me, a set of flat files full of ephemera and paper, and lots and lots of piles everywhere.



Currently I am in love with J.Herbin inks. They are deeply saturated and have delightful names. Poussiere de Lune (moon dust) is actually a deep purple color.



Assorted sketchbooks. I am never without a sketchbook, I usually finish 2-4 a year. I am currently on number 14.




A palette of embroidery thread. I incorporate a lot of hand-stitching into my work.



This is a current project I am working on for an upcoming show of artists books at Climate Gallery in NYC. It is a combination of a DaDa prompted "found" poem and woodblock illustrations of constellations.

To see more art, thoughts and assorted whatnot, check out my blog Wandering but not Lost.

--Kate