About this episode
Samuel Levi Jones discusses his artistic practice and the themes of deconstruction, repair, and authenticity in his work.
Samuel Levi Jones is a multidisciplinary artist that utilizes law books, history books, medical books, and sometimes flags, as materials to create abstract assemblages that critique ideas around history and systems of power and control. Sam talks about the relationship between deconstruction and repair, how artistic growth can lead to authenticity, books as gestures, abstraction as a vehicle for complexity and optimism, curiosity and surprise as important ingredients in his work and process, collaborating with gallerists and being strategic as a way to keep his practice alive, finding beauty in the madness of it all, and experiencing autonomy and freedom through art.
People in this episode
Guest: Samuel Levi Jones
Topics covered
- art
- assemblage
- history
- power
- creativity
Keywords
- law books
- medical books
- abstraction
- curiosity
- collaboration
- strategic practice
- beauty in madness
- autonomy
- freedom through art
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