Episode 02 / Piper Faust
New Episode with Public Art expert Piper Faust With 15 years of experience in planning, managing and executing temporary and permanent art projects from initial planning stages through completion for public, private and commercial clients. Piper has a great deal to share with us during this weeks exciting show.
By supporting and fostering dynamic place-making projects that draw people into the world of art, Piper hopes to eliminate the ego surrounding art and get people excited and engaged with the art that is all around them! Roll in! https://chromatic.libsyn.com/the-chromatic-podcast-episode-02-with-guest-piper-faust
With 15 years of experience in planning, managing and executing temporary and permanent art projects from initial planning stages through completion for public, private and commercial clients. Piper has a great deal to share with us during this weeks exciting show. By supporting and fostering dynamic place-making projects that draw people into the world of art, Piper hopes to eliminate the ego surrounding art and get people excited and engaged with the art that is all around them!
This is such an exciting episode for me and for Bundren as Piper isn’t just a guest she is someone we are fostering a growing relationships to work together to impact Public aft in Houston - Craig Bundren
JOIN PIPER FAUST AND CRAIG BUNDREN AS THEY DISCUSS:
01:35 How Piper started her journey within the realm of public art and how it became her passion.
05:20 What type of projects are a favorite of Piper’s to work on?
The joy of interactive civic art.
The Jessica Stockholder painting project.
08:15 Temporary art and how it charges the moment.
Keeping people engaged in the movement of art.
Change keeps things fresh so the audience is never bored.
The urgency around ‘pop up’ projects feeds into excitement.
11:25 During difficult times, how art can provide a sense of continuation and normalcy.
11:45 How Covid-19 has effected the art world.
Art can be viewed as a luxury and during a crisis it is often the first thing to go.
Private funding may be down but Houston is providing space and funding for public art. So, some opportunities are still around.
Facing challenges head on to find ways to adapt during times of change.
19:05 Creating the space for art.
Finding opportunity where others would turn away.
Being brave enough to be resourceful.
If a door closes, find an opening or make one.
22:15 The Bundren Building Arts Foundation.
27:15 How art adds to the community and value of property.
Public art has the power to influence local connection and community spirit.
Art as a mechanism to improve and educate society.
How businesses and the economy thrive thanks to locally delivered art projects.
31:30 What can artists do to get funding or spaces to bring their art to the public?
Be creative and curious.
You must network and find out what resources are actually available to you.
33:30 Picking the right artist for the community.
The process varies greatly depending on the client.
The importance of honest collaboration and flexibility during the selection process.
Feedback can be very healthy and beneficial for an artist.
35:14 Taking the ego out of art.
Going to galleries can be intimidating and the whole art world can seem overwhelming.
Making art approachable.
Art is subjective and open to personal interpretation. Some will love it and some will not understand it at all. Find the art that speaks to you directly.
38:19 The case of the ‘Crazy Rabbit’ painting.
How art speaks to people differently, humans find meaning in the details in a very unique fashion.
Breaking down barriers and opening up discussion.
41:43 Art in hospitals.
Creating spaces that aid recovery and lower stress levels for both patients and staff.
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