Interdisciplinary artist Alicia Eggert creates captivating work, which wrestles with fundamental existential questions in witty and awe-inspiring ways. From monumental inflatables, flashing neon signs, cut flowers, and more, her dynamic works have been exhibited globally. Often taking the form of text, she transforms words and phrases collected in her journals into profound, arresting installations that illuminate her interplay with time and language.

She credits her preoccupation with time and existence to her upbringing as a child of evangelical Pentecostal missionaries. At a young age her family moved to South Africa to establish a ministry and she spent much of her time listening to her father’s sermons, contemplating life and performance, which left an indelible impact on her work. One of the beautiful things about her work is its simplicity and legibility which render them easily comprehensible. As a sculpture professor at the University of North Texas, she teaches a course about public art that culminates in students executing their work formally. Her dedication to her craft and students is inspiring and a reminder to live in the present, but with an eye to the future.

Leaving New York is a tough choice for many artists, but it was a no-brainer for this week's guests. Returning to Texas allowed Tamara and Trey to realize their dream exhibition space, an outdoor sculpture park.

Almost a decade ago, Kyle left the big city to start an artist residency in a sleepy country town 55 miles south of Dallas. Today. 100W has welcomed tens of residents from around the world to a program that allows artists to immerse themselves and use the town as source material for their work.

This episode highlights the collaboration between the print publication, Friend of the Artist, and online auction house Auc Art. We speak with both founders about their mission to promote the careers of emerging artists through print and digital media.

Jennifer left her successful museum career to work with collectors on a more individual basis. Her approach to collection building is holistic and combines her experience as a student of the history of decorative arts, interiors, and the art market.

Decades of experience as an artist and art dealer led Mark to found an art technology company that aims to archive all the world’s objects. His advice for artists on growing their career is insightful and thought provoking.

As an artist and chef, Nancy works to bridge the divide between the culinary arts and the fine arts through exhibitions, workshops, and her art practice.

In this episode, I speak with Abraham Burickson the co-founder and artistic director of Odyssey Works. An organization that designs immersive experiences for an audience of one that’s interdisciplinary, and poised on the boundary between art and life.