A Dual Path as an Artist and Art Reviewer with Philip Hartigan (#117)

Artists need writers. They are a critical part of the art
ecosystem. Look back on any art movement from the past century in
the U.S. and you’ll find a writer behind its day in the spotlight.
My guest for this episode of The Art Biz is artist and writer
Philip Hartigan. As you’ll hear, he’s not quite sure what order
those labels should be in. In some respects, the writing came
first, but the art has always been there. We talk about his writing
life, the role that blogging has had for him, and how he came to be
a correspondent for Hyperallergic online art magazine. You’ll also
hear about how writing has helped him make inroads into the art
world. My hope is that you will consider writing more about not
just your art, but about other artists’ work, possibly for
publication and definitely for connections within your art
community.

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Highlights




James Joyce, literature and Philip’s journey as an artist.
(1:54)




The subtle narrative of Philip’s current work and his gradual
return to painting. (7:19)




How did Philip get into writing about art for publication?
(10:13)




Overcoming disdain for a personal art blog in favor of
clarity. (13:24)




Writing for an online publication and becoming an online
correspondent. (18:25)




Creating meaningful connections through writing. (24:45)




The value of blogging in an Instagram world. (30:18)




Finding your why behind writing about your art. (39:00)




What is on the horizon for Philip? (42:20)




Mentioned




Philip’s blog




Philip’s website




Philip on Instagram




Hyperallergic




James Joyce’s Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man




An Art Mediation from U.S. Catholic Magazine




Time Out online magazine




Resources


 




Show notes, images, and listener comments




How to Price Your Art free report




Art Biz Connection artist membership




 


Guest Bio


Philip Hartigan is a UK-born artist and writer who now lives,
works, and teaches in the USA.


Hartigan’s art explores half-remembered moments from a childhood
in an English mining town. His choice of materials depends on the
emotional state he has arrived at after thinking about these
stories. But whether it’s oil painting, intaglio printmaking, or
sculpture, he aims to either tell a story in visual art or look
for universally-recognized symbols for memory, loss, tragedy.
Hartigan has lived for short and long periods in France, Spain,
Germany, the Czech Republic, and Holland.