Thoughtfully Playful: An Interview with Christian Swenson

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Christian spoke thoughtfully, with a deep, lulling voice. His dance, on the other hand, could best be described as that of a goofy kid playing who doesn’t realize anyone is watching him, though Christian was fully aware. He seemed like Picasso splashing in […]

January 12, 2015  |  Read Article

Beyond the Expected: An Interview with Mike Barber

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Mike showed up at the deserted train tracks with a bright turquoise miniature stage. As the sun came up over the distant bridge, Mike was lit from behind, casting his silhouette with one arm extended toward the tracks and another toward the trees. […]

November 6, 2014  |  Read Article