Conversations About Art: Guffogg/Tessier (Talk 2) “Impressionism and Influence”

Renowned artist Shane Guffogg and art historian and curator Thierry Tessier share an insightful talk about Impressionism and its influence. Guffogg begins by discussing his own sources of influence and inspiration. Tessier adds depth to the conversation by sharing historical facts, touching on key points about the artists involved and the socio-cultural context of the time.

This engaging conversation showcases the passionate perspectives of both speakers. Guffogg emphasizes the strength in numbers within the Impressionist movement. The discussion broadens to the importance of artistic movements. The two also delve into the challenges and realities of an artist's life and survival. Tessier mentions Vincent Van Gogh, prompting Guffogg to share his insights.

There is a great deal of historical content shared that goes beyond Impressionism. Tessier asks very personal questions of Guffogg about his process of moving past Impressionism. The artist is very kind to share his deepest thoughts about his process and survival. This is a very generous talk where two individuals explore an intimate view of the artistic realm from the past to the present.

Shane Guffogg is an American artist who examines humanity through the lens of past and present civilizations, viewing time as a thread that connects all people. His work creates a visual language informed by the spiritualism of abstraction and the realism of the old masters. While these two concepts are often seen as separate, Guffogg seamlessly fuses them into works that transcend time, offering insights into our identity in the 21st century. His work is included in the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Fundación/Colección Jumex in Mexico City, The Imperial Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, The Gallery of the Museum Center in Baku, Laguna Art Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation in Los Angeles, among others. https://www.shaneguffogg.com

Thierry Tessier is an art historian, curator, lecturer, writer, and fashion expert. After studying at Christie's Education Paris in collaboration with Cambridge University, he worked for two years with fashion designer Paul Smith as a buyer for his private art collection. Upon returning to France, Tessier founded his own expertise company. In 2017, he co-founded Vanities Gallery, a Franco-Chinese art gallery focusing on artists from France and China. In addition to teaching art and fashion history, Tessier organizes various cultural events, including fashion shows, exhibitions, and lectures. https://www.vanitiesgallery.net

Music by Stevie Kincheloe and Steven Dayvid McKellar

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