Join us for an engaging conversation between artist Joe Fig and Sarasota Art Museum’s Senior Curator, Rangsook Yoon, as they explore the themes and inspirations behind Fig’s exhibition, Contemplating Vermeer. This discussion will delve into the evolution of Fig’s artistic journey, the conceptual development of his Contemplation series, and the unique insights that shaped the works on view. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or curious about the intersection of contemporary and historical influences in visual culture, this talk promises a thought-provoking look into Fig’s creative process and his homage to Vermeer.
About the artist
Joe Fig is an artist known for work that explores the creative process and the spaces where art is made and contemplated. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally with over 30 solo and 50 group exhibitions. He is the author of the acclaimed books Inside the Painter’s Studio and Inside the Artist’s Studio (Princeton Architectural Press), which share an intimate view inside the studios of today’s leading artists. His work can be found in numerous museums and leading private collections including JP Morgan Chase, Dayton Art Institute, Parrish Art Museum, Norton Museum of Art, The New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Toledo Museum of Art among others. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Artforum, Art in America, and ArtNews as well as several international magazines. Joe Fig is the Department Chair of both Fine Arts and Visual Studies at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL. He earned his BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is represented by Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York.
