Artist Spotlight with Chip Freund
Fun and engaging discussions with contemporary visual artists who answer five simple questions about their artistic journey, media, and inspirations. New episodes drop every other Tuesday.
The Artist Spotlight podcast is on indefinite hiatus effective July 18, 2023. I hope to be able to bring the show back at some point in the future. Thank you to our loyal listeners for your interest and support.
Artist Spotlight with Chip Freund
Artist Spotlight: Bayou Gray
Bayou Gray is intrigued by the human form. The slump of a shoulder, the refraction of light in an iris. The subtle shifts that tell a tale far more than words ever could. The breadth of Bayou's work tries to capture the intimate meaning of those moments and pour it back upon you. In short, Bayou wants the viewer to feel the piece, and not just see it. To that end, his tools of choice all have some meaning. Beginning with panels primed with tempura, as a link to those before. Since life moments are varied, precious, shimmering, and easy to tear, Bayou paints on metal leaf with a palette based heavily in warm tones and transparent color, the luminosity of which gives skin tones the showcase that they deserve. (Source: adapted from www.bayougray.com)
Bayou’s work can be found on his website and the .
Website: www.bayougray.com
IG: @bayougray
Bayou's artist recommendations:
Karen Offutt - karenoffutt.com
Stephanie Rew - www.stephanierew.co.uk
Alpay Efe - www.alpayefe.com