THE FOCUS

Rachel Bubis: Your work explores “the psychological and social implications of conflict” - whether that be through examining war, dissent, or even the history of dog fighting. Have you always been interested in this subject? Nelson Gutierrez: I make art based on my life experiences, and the work is informed by personal memories, people I have met, places where I have lived and visited, environments, and events that have formed and influenced my life throughout my career. According to Susan Sont...

Rachel Bubis: Your work investigates how material culture provides a lens into the U.S. politics and environmental movements, both past and present, and describe how objects communicate layers of meaning: “A flag communicates the flyer’s values; a tent communicates the user’s love of the outdoors; and a patch shows what organizations the wearer is a part of.” What’s an object you would choose to represent you (your values or loves)? Katie Hargrave: Perhaps this is a funny thin...

Megan Ledbetter: First off, I would like to say thank you for your interest in my photographic practice at The Field, which is still in progress as I work towards a local exhibition at Stove Works in November 2024. Rachel Bubis: You are very welcome! I'd like to begin by asking about this project, where you document an area in Chattanooga that has served as a municipal burial ground for the poor and dispossessed in operation from 1890-1912. Your large format...