“Social practice is part of what I do,” says artist Ben Hamburger. “I am pretty influenced by sense of place.” Hamburger arrived in Orange County last August, just as the protests about Confederate monuments, particularly Silent Sam on UNC’s campus, erupted. As an artist interested in painting landscapes, especially southern landscapes, his exploration of the… Read More →
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Vitamin O: Emily Weinstein
By Alicia Stemper/Vitamin O Emily Eve Weinstein lived in a van for three years during her twenties, painting outside wherever she was. Other travelers would show interest; Emily found herself invited to at least one meal a day, often in exchange for a sketch. This worked out well, as Emily’s creative talents do not extend… Read More →