William Landau
William “Bill” Landau, a multifaceted artist and former science teacher based in the Sullivan Catskills. During his teaching career, he utilized drawing as an educational tool to elucidate scientific concepts, seamlessly blending art and science to enhance student understanding.
Landau’s art is known for its social commentary, often reflecting on contemporary issues through a unique and thought-provoking lens. Through this conversation, we’ll explore the “why” behind his art and his innovative approach.
Zac Max
Zac Shavrick, professionally known as Zac Max, is a metal sculptor renowned for his dynamic and animated creations. His work often features intricate, monster-like figures that he brings to life through both static sculptures and stop-motion animations.
Max’s artistic journey began at a young age, and he has since dedicated his life to crafting art from metal. Through this conversation, we’ll explore the “why” behind his art and his innovative approach.
Mike Osterhout
Mike Osterhout, a provocative artist and visionary behind Glen Wild’s Church of the Little Green Man, whose unique voice is shaped by rural roots and revolutionary art movements.
Known for his commitment to challenging norms through both humor and critique, Mike’s work blends performance, social commentary, and nostalgia.
From reclaiming spaces like the Glen Wild Methodist Church to transforming them into galleries and stages for conceptual expression, his journey reflects a lifelong dedication to creating his own scene—one that isn’t bound by societal or artistic conventions. .
Hassina Brodie
Hassina Brodie, a passionate artist who expresses her journey of recovery through oil and acrylic painting. Brodie blends art with personal transformation, using her creative process as a means of healing and storytelling.
Through this conversation, we’ll delve into the “why” behind her work, exploring how she integrates emotion, experience, and artistic expression to inspire others.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.
Produced by: Patricio Robayo, Radio Catskill
Filmed by: Michael Robayo, Site B Studios