Conversation Series

Conversation Series

Head, c. 1974: “Metaphysical Horror”

Two plaster casts of the same head by Jonathan Silver are the focus of a conversation between sculptor and painter Bruce Gagnier and JBSF Artistic Director Michael Brenson. Drawing on his long friendship with Silver, Gagnier explains his choice of this head for discussion and shares his intimate responses to Silver’s sculptural thought and creative process. Video and editing: Rachael Bohlander.

Head, 1971: ‘Matter and Dream’

Michael Brenson, Artistic Director of the Foundation, and Robert Taplin, sculptor and critic, discuss one of Jonathan Silver’s captivating plaster head sculptures. Video and editing: Rachael Bohlander.

Jonathan Silver’s ‘Birth of Venus’

Michael Brenson, Artistic Director of the Foundation, and Robert Taplin, sculptor and critic, discuss Jonathan Silver’s 1986 sculpture, ‘Birth of Venus.’ Video and editing: Rachael Bohlander.

Sculpture Forum 36: A discussion of “Jonathan Silver: Matter and Vision,” an exhibition at Victoria Munroe Fine Art, NYC, June 2022

Participants: Garth Evans, Brandt Junceau, Jock Ireland and Karen Wilkin. Video and editing: Rachael Bohlander.