BOMB 118/Winter 2012
In a playful, conversational voice, Carl Ostendarp discusses the humor and austerity of his work, and the “processy,” “scattery” art that interests him most.
Craig Fisher speaks about the influence of Jazz on his paintings, which incorporate a sense of out-of-timeness or syncopation.
Dona Nelson describes her artistic process: unmethodical, resulting in an “imposed chaos,” and her return to “subject matter” after becoming an art teacher.
Landscape painters have settled in Southampton, abstract painters in Springs. Jane Wilson discusses her “weather” paintings with Mimi Thompson.
Zinsser first approached art from an art historian’s perspective. He embraces “materials and process as a way of finding a specific personal imagery.” His new drawings are currently on display at James Graham & Sons.
In his material language, Leonard Bullock composes bits of found objects to speak to their origins.
In a conversation from 1991, Louise Fishman discusses coming out as a woman, a lesbian, and a Jew, and whether or not these choices help her career. Her new work is currently on display at Cheim & Read through September 17.
Nan Goldin’s photography never fails to entice, shining with her trademark sensuality and tenderness. She spoke with Stephen Westfall for BOMB in 1991.
From Saul Ostrow’s perspective, his art is most successful when complexly symbolic, and when it challenges the viewer to comprehend, whether or not her interpretation is in line with his own.
Writers Louis Edwards and Ameena Meer discuss Edward’s book, Ten Seconds. What started as a short story developed into a novel on reconciling the present with the past as a process to express oneself fully.
Three poems, titled “A Visitation By John Belushi On The Isle Of Capri,” “The Tent Hath Grown,” and “Words When Bored,” by New York Poet Bob Holman.
Filmmaker Hal Hartley talks about the allure of the rock n’ roll lifestyle and the challenge of mimesis in contemporary cinema.
Legendary actor Robert Duvall talks shop with screenwriter Daisy Foote, gushing on their favorite roles, the nuance of improvising, and traveling to Texas for the perfect accent.
Tod Wizon looks at the “unbearable edge” of James White’s (a.k.a. James Chance) music and the man himself: a “white boy” who knows his way around blues, funk, soul, and the musical masters of the past.
Hip hop duo P.M. Dawn discuss love, prejudice, and their musical influences from Joni Mitchell to Run DMC.
Playwright Constance Congdon discusses the epic quality of being American and the possibility of transcending gender.
Craig Coleman says when he does drag he not only can understand both sexes, but he gets treated better as Varla!
In this 1991 interview with director Elizabeth LeCompte, she discusses her work with the Wooster Group, as well as directorial control and discomfort.
A short story, “All Hallows,” from the novel Quarter Romance, by Guy Gallo. This article is only available in print.
A series of portrait photographs, titled An Analysis of Decisions Under Uncertainty, by Miyoshi Barosh. This article is only available in print.
A short story, “Boat,” from the novel The Bad Ones, by Gary Indiana. This article is only available in print.
A sculpture of acrylic, cloth, hat molding form, objects on banners made of linen, titled Citta, by Maurizio Pellegrin. This article is only available in print.
Two paintings of mixed media, titled F between 8 and 11/5 Seconds, and F 11/5 Seconds, by Maria Martinez Canas. This article is only available in print.
A short story, “Family Plots,” by Brooklyn author Martha King. This article is only available in print.
Two paintings, acrylic on paper, titled For Bomb, by Bill Komoski. This article is only available in print.
Four poems, titled “Little Melody Psalm,” “Psalm of the Witness,” “Prose Psalm of the Explanation-Dwellers,” and “Psalm of Those in Need,” by Poet April Bernard. This article is only available in print.
Roberto Juarez and Cyn Zarco capture the ’90s Miami art scene with mention of Manuel Acevedo, Craig Coleman, and Tomato du Plenty. This article is only available in print.
A short story, “Miss Resignation,” from the collection of short stories, Typical, by Padgett Powell. This article is only available in print.
A mixed media collage, titled Original Collage for BOMB, by Jessica Stockholder. This article is only available in print.
A studio installation of Predella of Difference, by Michael Young. This article is only available in print.
