Dec 02 2024 34 mins
American artist Joe Fig talks about his Contemplation series in which he paints pictures of people in art galleries and museums looking at paintings, most recently last year’s Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam. He discusses the concept, his process and his fascination with body language. He also talks about the miniature sculptures he makes of artists in their studios, both historical and current, and how he constructs their implements in miniature and in extraordinary detail.
Joe Fig talking with Bob Chaundy
Accompanying images on consideringart.com
Vermeer – Woman in Blue Reading a Letter
Vermeer – Girl with a Pearl Earring (detail)
Vermeer – Mistress and Maid
Yayo Kusama, Aspiring to Pumpkin’s Love, The Love in My Heart
Jackson Pollock in his Studio – Miniature sculpture
Thomas Hart Benton in his studio – miniature sculpture
All images are © Joe Fig
You can see more of Joe’s work on his website
Contemplating Vermeer is currently showing at the Sarasota Art Museum, Florida until April 13 2025
Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial