Antidote
Episode 12
Classic Lit & Typewriter Performance Art with Tim Youd + Mat Gleason
Tim Youd’s performance art pieces typing out masterworks of literature-from Bukowski, Henry Miller, and more-are discussed with the artist, as well as gallery owner Mat Gleason. The cardboard sculptures of Youd, influence of Los Angeles art, and the recent passing of Chris Burden is all discussed, in this examination of creativity, censorship, and art on Antidote, hosted by Michael Parker.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Tim Youd and Mat Gleason to Antidote.
00:40 Tim Youd explains his Typewriter Series.
02:50 The go-between the art world and artist.
03:28 Underwood Typewriter cardboard sculptures.
04:45 Inspiration and creation behind fetishizing the typewriter.
06:51 Photo’s of Tim’s installations and his typing schedule.
08:06 Typing Bukowski and engaging the location.
10:26 Art Faire performances, “The Sound and the Fury'”.
12:10 “Diptych,” and the relics of the performance.
16:15 The elements of Tim’s performance art.
17:54 Selecting typewriters.
21:30 Hunter S. Thompson and art recreation.
24:12 Mat and Tim’s early shows.
26:01 The Henry Miller Series.
29:25 Art in a censored time: “Triumph of the Super Cunt”.
31:30 Henry Miller sculptures.
35:01 Wearing many hats in the art world.
36:11 Art and music.
38:02 The life and work of Chris Burden.
43:45 What’s next for Tim and Matt.
44:41 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Tim Youd is represented by Coagula Curatorial, where he had a solo show in May of 2012. Most recently, his work has been featured at Coagula Curatorial installations at art fairs such as PULSE, Aqua, Miami Project & Art Mrkt.
Acclaimed editor, art critic and curator Mat Gleason is the owner of Coagula Curatorial-a premiere exhibition space of contemporary art.
COAGULA CURATORIAL is located in the historic Chung King Road of contemporary art galleries in Downtown L.A.’s Chinatown, the gallery affirms Downtown as a viable location for the creative industries that drive the Los Angeles economy.
Additional Links
http://www.timyoud.com/typewriter-series.html
http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=16524
http://www.coagulacuratorial.com
https://www.facebook.com/CoagulaCuratorial
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