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Welcome to Kunst Speak with Brask. In this podcast, we explore the world of art through the eyes of passionate art enthusiasts based in Los Angeles and New York. Together with art collector, publisher, and curator Jens-Peter Brask, we uncover inspiring perspectives, captivating stories, and memorable anecdotes from the art world. Our mission is to spark curiosity and encourage more people to connect with and appreciate art in all its forms. Join us as we embark on this creative journey together.
In this episode, we visit painter Deborah Brown in her Brooklyn studio in New York, where she has lived and worked for over 40 years. Over the course of her career, Deborah has developed a distinctive artistic practice, exhibiting her work in galleries and museums and gradually gaining wider recognition for her paintings.
In many ways, Deborah is something of a late bloomer. Although she has been painting for decades, much of the recognition she enjoys today has come over the past ten years. This is partly a reflection of the evolution of her work, but it also coincides with a renewed interest in painting, particularly figurative art. As painting has regained attention in the contemporary art world, Deborah’s work has found an increasingly receptive audience.We talk about this journey and the changes that have shaped her practice over the years. One of the most significant shifts has been her move away from an intellectual, concept-driven approach towards a more intuitive way of working. Rather than trying to control or rationalise every aspect of a painting, she has learned to trust her instincts and allow the work to develop more organically. We explore what it means to let go of preconceived ideas, embrace uncertainty and find greater freedom in the act of painting itself.
Beyond her own practice, Deborah has always maintained a strong connection to the wider art community. An avid art collector and passionate supporter of fellow artists, she has long been interested in the work of others and in the ways artists learn from one another. Around ten years ago, she ran a gallery for six years, organising exhibitions that brought together established artists and younger, emerging talents. Through these shows, she created opportunities for artists of different generations to share their work and enter into dialogue with one another.Visiting other artists’ studios became an especially important part of this experience. Seeing how other painters approached their work, made decisions and navigated the challenges of their practice also influenced Deborah’s own development. She reflects on how this exchange of ideas and perspectives helped her grow as an artist, reinforcing the idea that an artistic practice rarely develops in isolation.
We also discuss her Shadow Paintings, a series that emerged during the pandemic. While walking her dog through the streets of Brooklyn, Deborah began noticing the shadows cast by herself and her dog. These everyday encounters became the starting point for a new body of work, transforming an ordinary walking ritual into an opportunity for observation and reflection.
You can find Kunst Speak with Brask on Spotify and everywhere else you normally listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the series, feel free to give us a few stars! Tune in.
@curatedbyjenspeterbrask
@deborahbrownart
In this episode, we visit painter Deborah Brown in her Brooklyn studio in New York, where she has lived and worked for over 40 years. Over the course of her career, Deborah has developed a distinctive artistic practice, exhibiting her work in galleries and museums and gradually gaining wider recognition for her paintings.
In many ways, Deborah is something of a late bloomer. Although she has been painting for decades, much of the recognition she enjoys today has come over the past ten years. This is partly a reflection of the evolution of her work, but it also coincides with a renewed interest in painting, particularly figurative art. As painting has regained attention in the contemporary art world, Deborah’s work has found an increasingly receptive audience.We talk about this journey and the changes that have shaped her practice over the years. One of the most significant shifts has been her move away from an intellectual, concept-driven approach towards a more intuitive way of working. Rather than trying to control or rationalise every aspect of a painting, she has learned to trust her instincts and allow the work to develop more organically. We explore what it means to let go of preconceived ideas, embrace uncertainty and find greater freedom in the act of painting itself.
Beyond her own practice, Deborah has always maintained a strong connection to the wider art community. An avid art collector and passionate supporter of fellow artists, she has long been interested in the work of others and in the ways artists learn from one another. Around ten years ago, she ran a gallery for six years, organising exhibitions that brought together established artists and younger, emerging talents. Through these shows, she created opportunities for artists of different generations to share their work and enter into dialogue with one another.Visiting other artists’ studios became an especially important part of this experience. Seeing how other painters approached their work, made decisions and navigated the challenges of their practice also influenced Deborah’s own development. She reflects on how this exchange of ideas and perspectives helped her grow as an artist, reinforcing the idea that an artistic practice rarely develops in isolation.
We also discuss her Shadow Paintings, a series that emerged during the pandemic. While walking her dog through the streets of Brooklyn, Deborah began noticing the shadows cast by herself and her dog. These everyday encounters became the starting point for a new body of work, transforming an ordinary walking ritual into an opportunity for observation and reflection.
You can find Kunst Speak with Brask on Spotify and everywhere else you normally listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the series, feel free to give us a few stars! Tune in.
@curatedbyjenspeterbrask
@deborahbrownart
