by Claire Cushman (MFA 2015) “I usually paint the painting in my head first, to give myself time to decide whether it’s actually worth painting,” says Shangkai Kevin Yu, (who goes by Kevin), of his process. “If it is, then I take photos, either in the place where I initially encountered the objects, or by arranging the objects and people to… Read More
by Claire Cushman “I chose to paint a bed because of its inherent content,” says Stephen Vollo, of his painting of a rather ordinary looking bed. “It’s a place where people have sex, dream, and possibly die. But it’s also a part of our everyday routine. So it has many, often contradictory associations. I wanted to make a painting that… Read More
Interview with 2015 Fellow Alonsa Guevara Aliaga by Claire Cushman On Tuesday, September 8th, Mark Miller gallery and the New York Academy of Art will unveil the works of the 2015 NYAA Postgraduate Chubb Fellows – Alonsa Guevara, Stephen Vollo, and Shangkai Kevin Yu. This show marks the culmination of these artists’ yearlong fellowships, and the beginning of their promising… Read More
Alonsa Guevara, Class of 2014, Fellow 2015 Studio: 4th Floor www.alonsaguevara.com
June 18 – July 3, 2012, recent Academy graduate Joseph Brickey (MFA 2012) lived and worked in Carrara, Italy as part of a two-week Artist in Residence Program sponsored by ABC Stone and The Oriano Galloni Foundation, and coordinated by artist Stephen Shaheen (MFA 2005). Steve Shaheen checking measurements on model By Joseph Brickey (MFA 2012) I will forever count myself fortunate for the honor… Read More
By Jon Beer (MFA 2012, Fellow 2013) Over five weeks ago I arrived in Leipzig, Germany to begin what would be a two month painting residency at the Baumwollspinnerei, (once Europe’s largest cotton mill now artist hub. Think of Bushwick but much nicer.) It is one of the largest cities in former East Germany, and is the home of the… Read More
By Jonathan Beer (MFA 2012, Fellow 2013) Installation view at Gagosian Gallery There are few artists who rival the mythic place Pablo Picasso holds in history. His life was defined by a fervent work ethic and unflinching ambition. For most of us, historic figures like Picasso are destined to forever live in that mythic realm, and there are only a… Read More
Originally posted by, Maria Teicher, MFA 2013 The experience of being an artist has always been more than producing work for me. It’s truly about a connection to others. Art (both painting and photography) is how I bring these connections to life.  I want to hear stories, why people do what they do and how they got to where they are…. Read More
From Columbus, OH, O’Reilly received a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design. After a year of attending New York Academy of Art, he was awarded a residency at the Leipzig International Art Programme in 2009 and exhibited there. John’s work has been in group shows at galleries including Danese‘s”Other as Animal,” curated by April Gornik in Chelsea, New York City…. Read More
Austin Park grew up in Ft. Pierce, Florida and received his BFA from the University of Florida in 2003. He has always been interested in how we adapt to society over time and the modern rituals we create for ourselves His recent work is influenced from his time spent living and working in the Miami area, enamored by the collision… Read More
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