Nicolas Holiber's guest appearances

Nicolas Holiber

Art Grind Podcast

Kyle Staver

Alonsa Guevara

Burton Silverman

Justin Hopkins

Alex Kanevsky

Colin Chillag

Patrick McGinnis

Alyssa Monks

Shana Levenson

Noah Buchanan

Israel Hershberg

Sean Cheetham

Jennifer Gennari

Tony Curanaj

Graydon Parrish

OwlTail

What’s the difference between an artist, an engineer, an architect, and a contractor? For Nicolas Holiber, there isn’t one! Nicolas is a compelling sculptor and painter whose practice blurs the lines between the two using mediums such as acrylic paste, tar, oil paint, plaster, reclaimed wood, hardware, and even beeswax. He not only plays with the technicality of surface, but the idea of surface itself. His love for materiality and experimentation focuses on merging his tactile interests with content and narrative packed full of thought provoking ephemerality. Listen in, and let Nic's tranquil composure give you an idea of who “The Bird Guy” really is."Art is the only thing that makes me feel unstable; but it’s also the only thing that really makes me feel like I have a purpose; that gives me that sense of life.” -Nicolas HoliberShow Notes:1:30 - Artist to look out for: Matthew Monahan, Mark Rothko, Marisol Escobar, David Altmejd, Thomas Houseago, Huma Bhabha16:23 - Painting is an artifice20:55 - Nicolas’ work24:30 - Birds on Broadway 29:27 - Difference between an artist, an architect and a contractor.40:27 - Hooded Merganser43:45 - Quality 51:49 - Double crested Cormorant53:30 - New York City Audubon58:50 - Alice Waters interview1:04:06 - BREAK1:05 - Nico Handmade Stretchers - Use the promo code GRIND to receive 10% off the entire order1:06 - Buzzsprout Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card after you sign up for a paid plan. Use this link1:10:00 - Painting from a sculptor’s point of view 1:24:45 - Failing to win1:28:29 - Henry Darger 1:32:50 - Paralegal to artist1:51:44 - Huma Bhabha1:53:03 - Thomas Houseago1:54:03 - Glitter and Doom exhibitionBonus Questions1:55:43 - Is Ultramarineblue cool or warm? 1:57:27 - What makes a great painting?2:04:45 - Messages from our listenersNicola's Current/Upcoming shows:“Keep for Old Memoirs” at Young Space. Curated by Kate Mothes (founder Young Space) and Celine Mo (VICTORI+MO Gallery). 21 May - 7 June, 2020 “Drawn Together” at Unit London. 4 June - 12 July, 2020Support the show

What’s the difference between an artist, an engineer, an architect, and a contractor? For Nicolas Holiber, there isn’t one! Nicolas is a compelling sculptor and painter whose practice blurs the lines between the two using mediums such as acrylic paste, tar, oil paint, plaster, reclaimed wood, hardware, and even beeswax. He not only plays with the technicality of surface, but the idea of surface itself. His love for materiality and experimentation focuses on merging his tactile interests with content and narrative packed full of thought provoking ephemerality. Listen in, and let Nic's tranquil composure give you an idea of who “The Bird Guy” really is. "Art is the only thing that makes me feel unstable; but it’s also the only thing that really makes me feel like I have a purpose; that gives me that sense of life.” -Nicolas Holiber Show Notes: 1:30 - Artist to look out for: <a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/matthew-monahan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Monahan</a>, <a href="https://www.moma.org/artists/5047" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Rothko</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marisol_Escobar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marisol Escobar</a>, <a href="http://www.davidaltmejd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Altmejd</a>, <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/thomas-houseago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Houseago</a>, <a href="https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com/artist/huma-bhabha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huma Bhabha</a> 16:23 - <a href="https://paintingperceptions.com/interview-with-vincent-desiderio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Painting is an artifice</a> 20:55 - <a href="https://www.nicolasholiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicolas’ work</a> 24:30 - <a href="https://www.nicolasholiber.com/birdsonbroadway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds on Broadway</a> 29:27 - Difference between an artist, an architect and a contractor. 40:27 - <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Merganser/id" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hooded Merganser</a> 43:45 - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirsig%27s_Metaphysics_of_Quality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quality </a> 51:49 - <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Double-crested_Cormorant/id" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double crested Cormorant</a> 53:30 - <a href="http://www.nycaudubon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York City Audubon</a> 58:50 - <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/04/709856256/chez-panisse-alice-waters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Waters interview</a> 1:04:06 - BREAK 1:05 - <a href="https://www.nicolasholiber.com/nicos-handmade-stretchers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nico Handmade Stretchers</a> - Use the promo code GRIND to receive 10% off the entire order 1:06 - <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=83817" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buzzsprout</a> Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card after you sign up for a paid plan. Use this <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=83817" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> 1:10:00 - Painting from a sculptor’s point of view 1:24:45 - Failing to win 1:28:29 - <a>Henry Darger</a> 1:32:50 - Paralegal to artist 1:51:44 - <a href="https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com/artist/huma-bhabha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huma Bhabha</a> 1:53:03 - <a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/thomas-houseago/ Image" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Houseago</a> 1:54:03 - <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2006/glitter-and-doom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glitter and Doom exhibition</a> Bonus Questions 1:55:43 - <a href="https://gamblincolors.com/praiseofultramarineblue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is Ultramarineblue cool or warm?</a> 1:57:27 - What makes a great painting? 2:04:45 - Messages from our listeners Nicola's Current/Upcoming shows: <a href="https://views.yngspc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Keep for Old Memoirs”</a> at Young Space. Curated by Kate Mothes (founder Young Space) and Celine Mo (VICTORI+MO Gallery). 21 May - 7 June, 2020 <a href="http://theunitldn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Drawn Together”</a> at Unit London. 4 June - 12 July, 2020<a href="https://paypal.me/artgrindpodcast?locale.x=en_US" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Ep: 44 - Nicolas Holiber - Adventures in Deconstruction