THE BURNHAM AND DODGE ART HOUR

We are joined by photographer/instructor Kate S. Parzych for a jangulating discussion of cameras, big ass printers, the senses, untitled works, and Hiroshi Sugimoto. Kate also provides a good reason for considering dark room chemicals a fountain of youth. Mr. Answer Man, meanwhile, wrestles the noble spud away from the French.

Laugh along as Messrs. Burnham & Dodge are joined by not one but many guests in this, their 4th anniversary show. The not-so-secret word for tonight is outtakes and that’s what this episode is all about as we play hilarious bits excerpted from previously recorded shows, going back to 2011. Featured guests – through the magic of recorded audio – from the days of yore include John Stiny, Matt LaChiusa, Josie DiVincenzo, Alison Kurek, Monica Farrar, Dave Lefkowitz, and Elaine Barthel. And it’s Mr. Answer Man to the rescue when the ThinkTwiceRadio housecat Mr. Twinkles turns out to be female.

Painter/poet/gallery owner George Grace joins us in a post-metabolic discussion that involves dead life painting, cutting six inches off Henry Lewis, presidential pitfalls, blood meridians, and living in Nashville. In addition to all that, George reads two poems about plastic bags and falling off a ladder. Mr. Answer Man perorates on the power of puppy love.

Join us as we spend an hour with international photojournalist Orin Langelle and writer/activist Ann Peterman who travel the world documenting environmental injustice and advocating for indigenous peoples. Among the varied topics discussed are Vermont McMansions, Nicaraguan landslides, surviving on Coca-Cola and beer, how the media saved Chiapas, Mexico, why nobody ever goes to Brasília, and how photography helps us relate to each other. Mr. Answer Man answers the question “Is it ever okay to lie?”

Photographer/teacher Donna Jordan Dusel joins us in the studio and among the topics discussed are the importance of being patient, the connection between photography and thinking, presiding over a group of artists, the memorable year 1980, and the honest-to-goodness, we’re-not-kidding-folks, we-really mean-it-this-time, last of the 30 ways photography is good for you. The inimitable Mr. Answer Man addresses the question: “Are video games contributing to violence?“

Join us as itinerant painter/writer/go-go dancer/English teacher Susie Kelly Flatau, a devout Texan, her books include Counter Culture Texas and From My Mother’s Hands, her work as a typist for NASA, a purveyor of hand-painted wine glasses, skirting around and talks about achieving a Zen state of mind and recipes for story telling. Mr. Answer Man addresses the question: “Is the government making us into a nanny state?”

Sculptor Susan Geissler and her other half Peter Henderson join us for a discussion of all things sculptural. Among our topics are playing with clay, papier maché, chicken wire, maquettes, 3D printers, Forton resin, and larger-than-life-size art of monumental construction. Susan discusses some of her bronze monumental sculptures such as “Freedom Crossing” and “Tuscarora Heroes.” Kenn explains the concept of contrast.