Episode 59: Shannon Rogers

Today’s guest is Shannon Rogers, an artist and painter based out of Oakland, CA. You’ll hear us discuss his early beginnings in Little Rock, Arkansas and his growth as an artist exploring geometric abstraction during his studies at both the SAIC in Chicago and the New York Studio School. We also talked about his time as an art professor in his home town and finally his current solo show currently on view at Pt. 2 Gallery in Oakland titled, Dreamlands

Learn more about Shannon and his work by either visiting his website: https://www.jonshannonrogers.com/ or follow him on Instagram.

  • Shannon Rogers
  • Shannon Rogers “Pilsen apartment” 2008 gouache on paper 14″ x 18″
  • Shannon Rogers “s4w” 2011 oil on canvas 48″ x 60″
  • Shannon Rogers “Exxon on Fair Park and Markham” 2013 oil on panel 12″ x 24″
  • Shannon Rogers Ziggurat 2024 oil on canvas 60″ x 72″

Episode 56: Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa

This week’s guest on the (art)Scene Podcast is Oakland-based artist Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa whose art practice focuses on charcoal, airbrush painting, and most recently mixed media painting and installation. For our conversation I had the pleasure of visiting Esteban in his studio in Oakland to discuss his early beginnings in Sacramento and the community he surrounds himself with that ultimately inspires much of his work. We also discussed his new solo exhibition titled Ain’t No Dogs in Heaven currently up at Pt. 2 Gallery through September 9, 2023. Follow Esteban and his latest projects at https://www.wulffvnky.com/ or follow him on instagram @wulffvnky

Gallery view from “Ain’t No Dogs in Heaven” a solo exhibition by Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa at Part 2, Oakland, CA. On view from August 5 through September 9, 2023 (Photo by Shaun Roberts)
Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa (Photo by Gabe Searles)
”All in the Family” Acrylic on canvas 72 x 84 inches 2023 (Photo by Shaun Roberts)
“Tios” Oil, oil pastel on canvas 22 x 28 inches 2023 (Photo by Shaun Roberts)
“Salat #1” Plaster 12 x 12 x 4 inches 2023 (Photo by Shaun Roberts)

Episode 51: Joonbug

After a brief hiatus, I am back with a brand new episode featuring Oakland based artist and graphic designer, Lenworth Macintosh who is also goes by Joonbug. On today’s episode you’ll hear us discuss his background in creating his own clothing brand, his graphic design work and his eventual foray into the fine art world. We also discussed his recent solo show at Pt. 2 Gallery and the mural he created along the side of the Fox Theater in Oakland. 

Learn more about Joonbug and his work by visiting his website at www.bugs87.com or follow him on Instagram @thebugs87

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Joonbug (Lenworth Macintosh)