Art by Northwest
Art by Northwest explores the connections between artists and their local environment, capturing the essence of how the diverse landscapes of the Northwest shape their artistic expressions. Each episode provides an intimate portrait of the creative process, as the artists reveal the meanings and motivations behind their work. Hosted by
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Working in His Wheel House: Reid Ozaki
Host Brangien Davis traveled to Tacoma to visit the home studio of renowned ceramicist Reid Ozaki, who passed away soon after filming. The artist details his creative process, revealing the traditional Japanese aesthetics and Northwest influences that shape his work. From raw clay to glaze, Ozaki skillfully crafted earth into
Host Brangien Davis traveled to Tacoma to visit the home studio of renowned ceramicist Reid Ozaki, who passed away soon after filming. The artist details his creative process, revealing the traditional Japanese aesthetics and Northwest influences that shape his work. From raw clay to glaze, Ozaki skillfully crafted earth into
Quilting a Canvas: Julie Sevilla Drake
Brangien Davis travels to Anacortes, Washington, to connect with innovative quilt artist Julie Sevilla Drake. Drake brings a specialized approach to the artistic tradition, dyeing her own fabrics and using a machine to add rich textures. Using advanced color theory, intuitive stitching techniques and abstract exploration, Drake shares her artistic
Brangien Davis travels to Anacortes, Washington, to connect with innovative quilt artist Julie Sevilla Drake. Drake brings a specialized approach to the artistic tradition, dyeing her own fabrics and using a machine to add rich textures. Using advanced color theory, intuitive stitching techniques and abstract exploration, Drake shares her artistic
Collaborating With Trees: Todd Horton
Brangien Davis joins artist Todd Horton in Edison, Washington, as he shares his innovative “Topographia Index.” Fusing analog wire and wood implements with charcoal and graphite, Horton “collaborates” with trees to create dynamic artworks driven by wind and weather. Using a floating device placed in the Samish River and writing
Brangien Davis joins artist Todd Horton in Edison, Washington, as he shares his innovative “Topographia Index.” Fusing analog wire and wood implements with charcoal and graphite, Horton “collaborates” with trees to create dynamic artworks driven by wind and weather. Using a floating device placed in the Samish River and writing
Leaving the Loom: Tininha Silva
Brangien Davis delves into the art of Tininha Silva, a Brazil-born artist based in Port Townsend, Washington. Silva demonstrates how she transforms natural materials into stunning woven wall hangings and sculptures. Inspired by nature in her immediate surroundings, Silva’s intuitive and organic approach to art allows her to explore
Brangien Davis delves into the art of Tininha Silva, a Brazil-born artist based in Port Townsend, Washington. Silva demonstrates how she transforms natural materials into stunning woven wall hangings and sculptures. Inspired by nature in her immediate surroundings, Silva’s intuitive and organic approach to art allows her to explore
Working in His Wheel House: Reid Ozaki
Host Brangien Davis traveled to Tacoma to visit the home studio of renowned ceramicist Reid Ozaki, who passed away soon after filming. The artist details his creative process, revealing the traditional Japanese aesthetics and Northwest influences that shape his work. From raw clay to glaze, Ozaki skillfully crafted earth into
Host Brangien Davis traveled to Tacoma to visit the home studio of renowned ceramicist Reid Ozaki, who passed away soon after filming. The artist details his creative process, revealing the traditional Japanese aesthetics and Northwest influences that shape his work. From raw clay to glaze, Ozaki skillfully crafted earth into
Quilting a Canvas: Julie Sevilla Drake
Brangien Davis travels to Anacortes, Washington, to connect with innovative quilt artist Julie Sevilla Drake. Drake brings a specialized approach to the artistic tradition, dyeing her own fabrics and using a machine to add rich textures. Using advanced color theory, intuitive stitching techniques and abstract exploration, Drake shares her artistic
Brangien Davis travels to Anacortes, Washington, to connect with innovative quilt artist Julie Sevilla Drake. Drake brings a specialized approach to the artistic tradition, dyeing her own fabrics and using a machine to add rich textures. Using advanced color theory, intuitive stitching techniques and abstract exploration, Drake shares her artistic
Collaborating With Trees: Todd Horton
Brangien Davis joins artist Todd Horton in Edison, Washington, as he shares his innovative “Topographia Index.” Fusing analog wire and wood implements with charcoal and graphite, Horton “collaborates” with trees to create dynamic artworks driven by wind and weather. Using a floating device placed in the Samish River and writing
Brangien Davis joins artist Todd Horton in Edison, Washington, as he shares his innovative “Topographia Index.” Fusing analog wire and wood implements with charcoal and graphite, Horton “collaborates” with trees to create dynamic artworks driven by wind and weather. Using a floating device placed in the Samish River and writing
Leaving the Loom: Tininha Silva
Brangien Davis delves into the art of Tininha Silva, a Brazil-born artist based in Port Townsend, Washington. Silva demonstrates how she transforms natural materials into stunning woven wall hangings and sculptures. Inspired by nature in her immediate surroundings, Silva’s intuitive and organic approach to art allows her to explore
Brangien Davis delves into the art of Tininha Silva, a Brazil-born artist based in Port Townsend, Washington. Silva demonstrates how she transforms natural materials into stunning woven wall hangings and sculptures. Inspired by nature in her immediate surroundings, Silva’s intuitive and organic approach to art allows her to explore