Afleveringen
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Paris Chong sits down with artist Melanie Pullen, who recently exhibited at William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica. Melanie prefers smaller, more authentic galleries and finds that the evolving LA art scene is becoming less personable. She discusses her art career, which has involved performance art, motion picture directing, and photography. Her upcoming series represents the culmination of her artistic journey.
Melanie shares her crazy story about being kicked out of Mexico for taking a photo of a dangerous drug dealer. As a single mother, she now has to balance her passion for photography with safety concerns.
Our interview concludes with a discussion of the challenges women face in the art world, as Melanie offers her advice for aspiring female photographers. Both Paris and Melanie are single mothers and relate to the struggle of balancing motherhood with their careers.
SHOW NOTES
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:41) Melanie's Shows
(00:02:37) Art Market
(00:05:30) The First Presidential Debate 24'
(00:07:08) New Studio / Good Luck
(00:08:50) New Work
(00:10:11) Getting Kicked Out of Mexico
(00:16:45) Risking Your Life For The Shot
(00:19:07) Trying To Top Your Old Work
(00:21:44) Advice For Young Women
(00:25:10) Luck & Minotti
(00:26:21) Favorite TV Shows Right Now
(00:27:06) What's Next? / Outro
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com
#photography #artcollecting #MelaniePullen #ParisChong #ArtistInterview #LAArtScene #ArtCollectors #WomenInArt #FemalePhotographers #SingleMoms #PerformanceArt #UpAndComingArtist #ArtsyFartsy
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Peter Fetterman, a renowned art dealer and photographer, joins Paris to discuss his passion for photography, his journey in the art world, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of photography. They delve into topics such as his recent acquisitions, the significance of great talent in photography, his admiration for photographers like Sally Mann and Julia Margaret Cameron, and his belief that work should bring richness and fulfillment.
Peter Fetterman's infectious enthusiasm for photography shines through as he speaks about his experiences, his love for his craft, and his commitment to promoting photography to the world.
SHOW NOTES
https://www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/peter-fetterman-art-photography-legacy-and-the-importance-of-passion
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:45) You Got The Memo
(00:05:34) Starting the Gallery
(00:09:46) Art Sales and Photography
(00:15:18) Ambassadors of Taste
(00:19:01) Art Fairs
(00:21:22) Lets Talk About The Book
(00:25:46) Do You Take Photos?
(00:26:57) What's Next?
(00:30:00) Anyone You Want To Work With?
(00:32:53) 2nd Peter Fetterman Gallery
(00:33:44) Favorite City
(00:34:32) Outro
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com
#photography #artcollecting #artgallery #HenriCartierBresson #PeterFettermanGallery #TheParisChongShow #artdealer #photographymarket #photocollectors #fineartphotography
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Malachi Rivers, the talented creator and actor, recently won awards for best writing drama and best actor drama at the Indie Series Awards for his mini-series, Moments. In our interview on the Paris Chong Show, Malachi discusses the deeply personal nature of his work, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and those of people he knows within the LGBTQ+ community. He reveals a traumatic childhood event involving his father, which profoundly impacted his life and perspective. Despite this, Malachi has found forgiveness.The conversation also touches on Malachi's upbringing in Maryland, his relationship with his partner of over 10 years, and his aspirations for the future. He expresses his desire for Moments to be picked up by Hulu and shared with a wider audience. Our interview concludes with Paris Chong expressing her admiration for Malachi's work and wishing him continued success.Malachi's passion for storytelling and his commitment to representing the LGBTQ+ community shine through in this interview. His willingness to share his personal experiences adds depth and authenticity to his work, resonating with audiences on an emotional level.SHOW NOTEShttps://www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/malachi-rivers-award-winning-creator-and-actor-shares-his-personal-journey-and-creative-visionCHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:49) About Malachi(00:01:29) Malachi's Writing and Acting(00:05:33) Drawing Inspiration From Life(00:07:48) We're Both From Maryland(00:09:08) “Moments"(00:12:25) Kids or No Kids?(00:14:08) Getting Personal(00:15:28) What's Next?(00:17:46) Where to Watch “Moments"(00:18:50) Outro🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com#MalachiRivers#Actor#Moments
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Special guest on The Paris Chong Show, Brandon Ralph, drops in to share with us about his work in the photography and marketing spaces. From his Mental Health Awareness project with LifeStance to his own creative endeavors, we touch on what inspires us, as well as our own personal battles with mental health. Brandon Ralph is a talented photographer who initially pursued fashion and fine art in school but dropped out. He was drawn to photography due to the simplicity of the tool, viewing it as a button that could capture moments and connect with the world. Ralph's work often involves candid shots that make viewers feel like they are part of the scene.Brandon Ralph is currently working on the second incarnation of the American Experiment project. We get very deep in this episode and welcome everyone to join us!
Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:52) LifeStance(00:03:58) Single Mothers(00:06:21) Joshua Tree(00:07:27) Sedona(00:08:19) Picking the Photographers for LifeStance(00:09:10) Mental Health(00:12:20) What Does Depression Look Like?(00:13:45) Depression Drugs(00:15:42) Time in Marketing(00:19:36) More on the Project(00:20:22) Exercise as Therapy(00:21:40) Being a Parent - Being a Dad(00:23:16) Brandon's Art(00:26:49) Dealing with Death(00:28:14) Outro
Show Notes
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
🎥 Produced by @vocalvisualco
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
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Eli Reed, a renowned photographer, is a very special guest to the show. Paris emphasizes his impressive career and noting a previous show they did together featuring a photo of Tyra Banks and John Singleton.
Reed joins the show while in Los Angeles for the Milken conference, where he participated in a panel with other photographers.
Sharing stories from his career, including photographing Tupac Shakur. He recalled meeting Tupac on the set of "Poetic Justice," asking him for a personal portrait, and taking the iconic photo that now hangs in the Smithsonian. Reed also talked about his early life in New Jersey, his move to Texas, and his teaching stint at the University of Texas, where he was invited to speak and subsequently offered a teaching position.
Reed discusses his experience at Magnum Photos, the prestigious photo agency, and how his work in Central America gained attention, leading to his association with Magnum. He emphasized the importance of critique in his work and his desire to understand different perspectives through his photography. The conversation also touches on societal changes, representation in media, and the impact of Reed's work on the photography world. Reminiscing about his time at the San Francisco Examiner in the late 1970s and early 1980s, describing the vibrant and sometimes chaotic environment.
He recalls meeting the legendary photographer Jim Marshall and shares a story about Marshall trying to sell his equipment after his wife left him.
Reed mentions his transition from still photography to film, recounting a project he did on gangs in Detroit, which won an award for Best Short Documentary from the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.
He also talks about a recent assignment in New Orleans for Human Rights Watch, photographing the impact of industrial pollution on African American communities. During this assignment, a colleague was shot at but fortunately not injured.
His work on the film "The Five Heartbeats" where he directed a part involving black and white still images. He also shares an incident where he was hit on the head by another photographer in New York, highlighting the competitiveness and sometimes aggressive nature of the profession.
Looking ahead, Reed is working on a new book and planning to make a feature film. He speaks fondly of his teaching experience in Austin and expresses his appreciation for Lauren, who helps him manage his extensive archives.
Reed concludes by mentioning some upcoming projects he can't discuss in detail but promises more exciting work in the future.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:10) Milken Conference
(00:02:48) Tupac Photo Story
(00:07:50) Tough New Jersey Neighborhood
(00:09:34) Janet Jackson Story
(00:12:52) Moving to Texas
(00:16:15) San Fran Examiner Work
(00:19:05) Getting Recognized For Your Work
(00:22:50) PhotoJournalism in South America
(00:27:13) Most Important Work in Photography
(00:29:34) Bucket List & New Work
(00:34:27) Another Book, Austin, & Assistants
(00:38:34) How did you meet Bruce?
(00:41:52) Outro
Show Notes
Eli Reed - theparischongshow.com
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com
#elireed
#tupac
#Photography
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In this episode of the Paris Chong Show, Paris welcomes her guest, Cheriss May, an accomplished photographer and storyteller from D.C., loved by the Obamas and Oprah. Cheriss shares her journey working with Malachi Rivers on the mental health awareness series "Moments" and her collaboration with Brandon Ralph and LifeStance on a project addressing anxiety and stress.
Paris and Chariss discuss the importance of mental health awareness, highlighting the critical need for support and open conversations.Cheriss recounts her experience at the Capitol on January 6th, where she was on assignment for Getty Images and found herself documenting the historic and chaotic events. Despite the trauma, she continued her work, finding solace and purpose in storytelling. She fondly recalls her special encounter with Maya Angelou, capturing her portrait just days before her passing.
Cheriss reveals her upcoming project, a fine art photo shoot and book detailing how photography helped her overcome shyness and find her voice, marking an exciting new chapter in her career.(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:18) Moments(00:03:02) Mental Health(00:05:17) Jan 6th(00:09:32) Heating up(00:13:28) Pics of Jan 6th(00:15:30) Getting Therapy(00:17:10) Maya Angelou Story(00:24:27) What's Next?(00:27:07) Photos in Ghana(00:30:37) Outro
Show Notes
Cheriss May - theparischongshow.com🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com#CherissMay#Photography#MentalHealthAwareness
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In the inaugural episode of the Paris Chong Show, Paris Chong chats with long-time friend and actor Billy Zane.
The conversation spans Zane's illustrious career, including a highlight of his successful art show at Leica and an upcoming exhibition in the South of France.
Zane shares anecdotes about selling art near Julian Lennon’s property, using found objects in his creative process, and his affinity for upcycling materials. They discuss his latest film project "Waltzing with Brando," which showcases Marlon Brando’s early environmental activism.
Zane also touches on his acting roles, reminiscing about "Titanic" and his favorite role in "The Phantom."
The discussion highlights Zane's seamless blend of acting and art, culminating in an engaging and insightful episode that celebrates his multifaceted talents and Paris Chong's new venture into podcasting.
(00:00:00) Intro Song
(00:00:17) Hi Billy Zane!
(00:00:59) Billy's Next Art Show
(00:03:39) Billy Zane's Painting Style
(00:06:09) More Art or Acting?
(00:07:02) Billy Zane is Marlon Brando
(00:07:52) Titanic, I Was A Hero
(00:08:30) Brando was a visionary
(00:10:59) Billy talks about Titanic
(00:12:24) "A Wig is a Wig is a Wig" Neil messes up a quote
(00:12:31) Process is product
(00:13:12) Paris' Maiden Voyage
(00:14:23) Billy Zane can cut a rug
(00:15:39) Billy's Favorite Movie Role
(00:17:36) "Do you feel fulfilled?"
(00:19:55) We want to see more Billy Zane
(00:22:23) What Billy has up next
(00:23:15) Paris is Amazing
Show Notes
Billy Zane - theparischongshow.com
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
🎥 Produced by @vocalvisualco
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
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Leica Gallery Curator Paris Chong. Hosts a talk show delivered by video + podcast talking with her artsy-fartsy friends...and don't forget Disco, her second son.
https:www.theparischongshow.com
