In this episode, the Bad at Sports crew heads to the Center for MAD Culture to dive into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. They sit down with the Center’s current featured artist, Meghann Sottile, and Director Matt Bodett to explore what it means to embrace "MAD culture" and the crucial role that madness plays in shaping our broader cultural landscape. Sottile shares insights into her exquisitely crafted sculptures, discussing the influence of her personal experiences and the broader implications of creating work that navigates the boundaries of beauty and mental health. Bodett adds to the conversation, offering a glimpse into the mission of the Center for MAD Culture and the ways in which madness informs creative expression, societal perceptions, and cultural contributions. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about art, madness, and the way we think about the relationship between creativity and mental health.   <a href="https://www.madculture.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.madculture.org/&source=gmail&ust=1730567624229000&usg=AOvVaw3uJsM_LykTe7tQkK_fYilt"> https://www.madculture.org/</a> <a href="https://www.meghannsottile.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.meghannsottile.com/&source=gmail&ust=1730567624229000&usg=AOvVaw29SU3k7eUVUbGO8XTJnw3u"> https://www.meghannsottile.com/</a> <a href="https://www.mattbodett.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mattbodett.com/&source=gmail&ust=1730567624229000&usg=AOvVaw08Hx-3wycNb9zItNFyAkoV"> https://www.mattbodett.com/</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;In this episode, the Bad at Sports crew heads to the Center for MAD Culture to dive into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. They sit down with the Center’s current featured artist, Meghann Sottile, and Director Matt Bodett to explore what it means to embrace "MAD culture" and the crucial role that madness plays in shaping our broader cultural landscape. Sottile shares insights into her exquisitely crafted sculptures, discussing the influence of her personal experiences and the broader implications of creating work that navigates the boundaries of beauty and mental health. Bodett adds to the conversation, offering a glimpse into the mission of the Center for MAD Culture and the ways in which madness informs creative expression, societal perceptions, and cultural contributions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about art, madness, and the way we think about the relationship between creativity and mental health.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.madculture.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.madculture.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730567624229000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uJsM_LykTe7tQkK_fYilt"&gt; https://www.madculture.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.meghannsottile.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.meghannsottile.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730567624229000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29SU3k7eUVUbGO8XTJnw3u"&gt; https://www.meghannsottile.&lt;wbr /&gt;com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mattbodett.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mattbodett.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730567624229000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08Hx-3wycNb9zItNFyAkoV"&gt; https://www.mattbodett.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, the Bad at Sports crew heads to the Center for MAD Culture to dive into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. They sit down with the Center’s current featured artist, Meghann Sottile, and Director Matt Bodett to...

Bad at Sports Episode 883: Meghann Sottille and MAD

Eric Von Haynes is a Chicago-based artist, printmaker, and community organizer. He founded Flatlands Press, a print studio that creates art objects and printed ephemera for artists worldwide, with a focus on community engagement. His work blends traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, creating unique monoprints that invite viewers to reflect on time and memory. Haynes’ work is characterized by his use of slow media, non-repeating patterns, and an emphasis on process-driven art. In addition to his artistic practice, Haynes is deeply involved in community-based initiatives. He co-founded The Love Fridge Chicago, a mutual aid group focused on food sovereignty, and serves as the President of the Chicago Printers Guild. His dedication to collaborative art practices extends to his residency at the Chicago Art Department, where he engages in projects that promote public participation and social connections through art. He has exhibited works like Drawn Through Restraint, a series of lithographs exploring the intersection of design, time, and memory. This exhibition included participatory workshops to engage the public in risograph printing, highlighting his commitment to blending art with community-building. <a href= "https://www.flatlandspress.com/">https://www.flatlandspress.com/</a> <a href= "https://www.thelovefridge.com/">https://www.thelovefridge.com/</a> <a href= "https://www.chicagoprintersguild.org/">https://www.chicagoprintersguild.org/</a> <a href= "https://chicagoartdepartment.org/">https://chicagoartdepartment.org/</a> <a href= "https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/chi-/-eric-von-haynes-drawn-through-restraint"> https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/chi-/-eric-von-haynes-drawn-through-restraint</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Eric Von Haynes is a Chicago-based artist, printmaker, and community organizer. He founded &lt;strong&gt;Flatlands Press&lt;/strong&gt;, a print studio that creates art objects and printed ephemera for artists worldwide, with a focus on community engagement. His work blends traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, creating unique monoprints that invite viewers to reflect on time and memory. Haynes’ work is characterized by his use of slow media, non-repeating patterns, and an emphasis on process-driven art.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In addition to his artistic practice, Haynes is deeply involved in community-based initiatives. He co-founded &lt;strong&gt;The Love Fridge Chicago&lt;/strong&gt;, a mutual aid group focused on food sovereignty, and serves as the &lt;strong&gt;President of the Chicago Printers Guild&lt;/strong&gt;. His dedication to collaborative art practices extends to his residency at the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Art Department&lt;/strong&gt;, where he engages in projects that promote public participation and social connections through art.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He has exhibited works like &lt;em&gt;Drawn Through Restraint&lt;/em&gt;, a series of lithographs exploring the intersection of design, time, and memory. This exhibition included participatory workshops to engage the public in risograph printing, highlighting his commitment to blending art with community-building.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.flatlandspress.com/"&gt;https://www.flatlandspress.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.thelovefridge.com/"&gt;https://www.thelovefridge.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.chicagoprintersguild.org/"&gt;https://www.chicagoprintersguild.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://chicagoartdepartment.org/"&gt;https://chicagoartdepartment.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/chi-/-eric-von-haynes-drawn-through-restraint"&gt; https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/chi-/-eric-von-haynes-drawn-through-restraint&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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This week on Bad at Sports Duncan MacKenzie and Amy Kligman check in with Sean Nash! Thanks to the glory of the Charlotte Street Foundation.  Sean Nash is a visual artist whose work often intersects with fermentation, social practice, and ecological themes. His projects integrate fermented foods into sculptures and exhibitions, exploring the cultural and biological aspects of fermentation. Nash has exhibited at various venues including the Kniznick Gallery at Brandeis, Plug Projects in Kansas City, and Black Ball Projects in Brooklyn. Notably, his "Lactobacillus Amongus" exhibition used sourdough starters and bacteria as a form of portraiture, blending biology with visual art. He also engages with social practice art, such as his long-term project "Trans Fermentation," where he collaborates with other transgender individuals to ferment food, creating a platform for dialogue and community building. Nash’s work challenges traditional boundaries between disciplines, bringing together art, food, and social issues​   Additionally, he recently earned the Charlotte Street Visual Art Award, and his upcoming work will be featured at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. His pieces often comment on environmental and agricultural themes, creating art that envisions a hopeful, sustainable future​ <a href= "https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://kcstudio.org/honors-sean-nash/</a> <a href= "https://emerge.asu.edu/artist/sean-nash/">https://emerge.asu.edu/artist/sean-nash/</a> <a href= "https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash">https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash</a> <a href= "https://charlottestreet.org/">https://charlottestreet.org/</a> <a href= "https://www.amykligman.com/">https://www.amykligman.com/</a> <a href= "https://senash.com/">https://senash.com/</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;This week on Bad at Sports Duncan MacKenzie and Amy Kligman check in with Sean Nash! Thanks to the glory of the Charlotte Street Foundation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Sean Nash is a visual artist whose work often intersects with fermentation, social practice, and ecological themes. His projects integrate fermented foods into sculptures and exhibitions, exploring the cultural and biological aspects of fermentation. Nash has exhibited at various venues including the Kniznick Gallery at Brandeis, Plug Projects in Kansas City, and Black Ball Projects in Brooklyn.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Notably, his "Lactobacillus Amongus" exhibition used sourdough starters and bacteria as a form of portraiture, blending biology with visual art. He also engages with social practice art, such as his long-term project "Trans Fermentation," where he collaborates with other transgender individuals to ferment food, creating a platform for dialogue and community building. Nash’s work challenges traditional boundaries between disciplines, bringing together art, food, and social issues&lt;span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;​&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Additionally, he recently earned the Charlotte Street Visual Art Award, and his upcoming work will be featured at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. His pieces often comment on environmental and agricultural themes, creating art that envisions a hopeful, sustainable future&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;​&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;https://kcstudio.org/honors-sean-nash/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://emerge.asu.edu/artist/sean-nash/"&gt;https://emerge.asu.edu/artist/sean-nash/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash"&gt;https://www.townsend-gallery.com/artists/seannash&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://charlottestreet.org/"&gt;https://charlottestreet.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amykligman.com/"&gt;https://www.amykligman.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://senash.com/"&gt;https://senash.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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In this episode our intrepid art adventure enthusist, Duncan MacKenzie, is joined but KC rockstar ED, Amy Kligman. Together they catch up with two of the next generation of Kansas City's art world grinders charting the next phase of KC contemporary art. Sam Hann and Cesar E. Lopez Mejia. <a href= "https://www.plug.gallery/team-1">https://www.plug.gallery/team-1</a> <a href= "https://www.artskcgo.com/organization/curiouser-curiouser/">https://www.artskcgo.com/organization/curiouser-curiouser/</a> <a href= "https://lopezcesar.com/">https://lopezcesar.com/</a> <a href= "https://www.samanthahaan.com/">https://www.samanthahaan.com/</a> <a href= "https://www.amykligman.com/">https://www.amykligman.com/</a> <a href= "https://charlottestreet.org/">https://charlottestreet.org/</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/18583/Screen_Shot_2024-09-04_at_12.45.14_PM.png" alt="Sam Hann" width="1093" height="730" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode our intrepid art adventure enthusist, Duncan MacKenzie, is joined but KC rockstar ED, Amy Kligman. Together they catch up with two of the next generation of Kansas City's art world grinders charting the next phase of KC contemporary art. Sam Hann and Cesar E. Lopez Mejia.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.plug.gallery/team-1"&gt;https://www.plug.gallery/team-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.artskcgo.com/organization/curiouser-curiouser/"&gt;https://www.artskcgo.com/organization/curiouser-curiouser/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://lopezcesar.com/"&gt;https://lopezcesar.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.samanthahaan.com/"&gt;https://www.samanthahaan.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amykligman.com/"&gt;https://www.amykligman.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://charlottestreet.org/"&gt;https://charlottestreet.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode our intrepid art adventure enthusist, Duncan MacKenzie, is joined but KC rockstar ED, Amy Kligman. Together they catch up with two of the next generation of Kansas City's art world grinders charting the next phase of KC contemporary...

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