The Open Call Podcast with Maria Lux

10/21/21 • 15 min

The Open Call Podcast hosted by Anne Stagg and Laura Tanner, features conversations with contemporary artists about their work.
In this episode of The Open Call Podcast, we talked with Maria Lux who lives and works in Walla Walla, Washington. Maria is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores themes like animal behavior, extinction, and the optimism of science through immersive installations comprised of multiple parts. Her work often employs humor to probe serious subjects. Check out this episode to learn more about her art, working process, and inspirations.
Also check out our Instagram -- @the_open_call_podcast -- where we share images of the artwork that we talk about on the podcast. This episode kicks off Season 3 of The Open Call. Check back every 2 weeks to learn about future guests.
Special thanks to Susan Cooper for voicing our Outro, Scott Stagg for composing our music, and to our wonderful research assistants: Erin Miller, Ally Price, Judah Bachmann, and Nikki Cohen who provide production support, web, and social media design.

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Season Three Trailer

Welcome to a new season of The Open Call Podcast. We are glad to be back with new episodes featuring conversations with some of our favorite artists. In seeking guests for Season 3, we invited guest artists whose work reflects the contemporary landscape and explores issues including sustainability, gender, identity, human behavior, desire, culture, race, and existence.
The Open Call Podcast features short episodes that provide access to some of the insightful research and practices that influence our guests’ artwork. Through our conversations we share stories about the entanglement of art and life from artists engaging with a range of disciplines and research practices.
We hope that you will join us bi-weekly beginning on October 21st. Please reach out to us anytime with thoughts and feedback. We would love to hear from you.

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The Open Call Podcast with Liz Cohen

The Open Call Podcast, hosted by Anne Stagg and Laura Tanner, features conversations with contemporary artists about their work.
In this episode of The Open Call Podcast, we talked with Liz Cohen who lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona where she is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. Liz is an multidisciplinary artist who uses performative photography, sculpture, weaving, ceramics, and other materials to upend stereotypes and present new perspectives. Her work brings together themes of love, identity, politics, and belonging and challenges social stereotypes. Liz's projects often take years to complete. Check out this episode to learn more about her art, working process, and inspirations.
Also be sure to visit out our Instagram -- @the_open_call_podcast -- where we share images of the artwork that we talk about on the podcast. New episodes of The Open Call are released every 2 weeks so be sure to check back to discover new artists and learn more about their practice.
Special thanks to Susan Cooper for voicing our Outro, Scott Stagg for composing our music, and to our wonderful research assistants: Erin Miller, Ally Price, Judah Bachmann, and Nikki Cohen who provide production support, web, and social media design.