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Congratulations Pine Tree

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Bay Area
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Environmental Concerns
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The Bay's number ONE arts and culture podcast!

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This week we look at the final painting in our abstraction series. Go back two episodes to look at the painting (on congratulationspinetree.com) by Carmen Herrera. Also Kate saw a show. We also talk about conscientious law breaking.

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This week we're coming to you live from beautiful San Francisco! We discuss public art, bleeps, smack talk, and our treasured memories.

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This week Kate went to a show! We discuss climate activists gluing themselves to paintings. We also look at a painting by Miyoko Ito (see the notes from the last episode on CongratulationsPineTree.com) and we try to say the name of the city of Concor... more

Be sure to check out the show notes from last week's episode to see the paintings we're talking about this week! We look so hard our eyes fall out. Plus Kate went to a show, and Maysoun got solicited for art opportunities. According to Kate this is p... more

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Recent Guests

Mel Prest
World-renowned abstract painter; RISD alum; former representational painter who transitioned to abstraction
Independent artist
Episode: 399A - Artmaxxing (with Mel Prest)
Mansur Nurullah
Artist featured on episode
Artist
Episode: 399 - Ice Cream (with Mansur Nurullah)
Danielle Lawrence
Artist and educator discussed as guest on a series about abstraction
Independent artist
Episode: 397 - Deconstruct (with Danielle Lawrence)
Doug Hitchens
Contributor who sent an email discussing Helen Frankenthaler and mountain-and-sea references
Episode: 396 - Crusty Peaks
Leo Dugan
Member of Creativity Explored United bargaining team
Creativity Explored United, Creativity Explored
Episode: 392 - Solidarity Forever! (with Leo Dugan)
Wynn Mixer
Artist based in San Francisco; caller with open call for queer and trans artists
St. Joseph's Art Society / San Francisco arts community
Episode: 388 - Not the Voter Guide
Sarah Heinemann
New York-based abstract painter
Independent artist
Episode: 382 - Bad Scene, Everyone's Fault (with Sarah Heinemann)
Torreya Cummings
Visual artist and organizer known for her multidisciplinary works
Episode: 377 - Know Your Neighbors (with Torreya Cummings)
Helia Pouyanfar
Artist focusing on the refugee experience and the transient nature of identity.
Episode: 372 - Disorient (with Helia Pouyanfar)

Host

Kate Rhodes
Host with co-hosting duties, frequent focus on Bay Area arts politics and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Without a doubt the Bay Area’s best arts podcast

    I always love the unique spin CPT takes on the moment whether it means doing an in-depth analysis of the fourth Star Trek movie or a thorough breakdown of an art world scandal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    artsfarts
    United States6 years ago
  • CPT

    Thank you CPT for the enthusiasm and warmth u bring to the Bay Area and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigCGuevara
    United States7 years ago
  • Best art podcast

    This podcast is a ray of warm light in the cold dark night that is the art world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Bay Area's #1 fan
    United States7 years ago
  • Wee!

    Just listened to the episode with Jenny Odell after reading Jia Tolentino’s essay on her new book. Happy to have found anew great podcast 🤗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura!!1!1!!!!!!!11
    United States7 years ago
  • Peachy props

    Someone on facebook recommended this podcast. I started with the Cathy Lu episode, love it and am excited to listen to the back catalog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mdth205
    United States8 years ago

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399A - Artmaxxing (with Mel Prest)
Q: What role does reading and mentorship play in your work?
Mentors and books helped frame the shift—seeing through others' methods and stripping down processes to find what's real, while still preserving personal voice.
399A - Artmaxxing (with Mel Prest)
Q: How do you approach your painting process in the studio?
The process is improvisational within a structured framework: work on square panels, layer color until something resonates, then add lines with a very fine brush, staying responsive to the space and the painting itself.
399A - Artmaxxing (with Mel Prest)
Q: Was there a graduate school shift from representational to abstract work?
Yes, it happened gradually after school, influenced by personal circumstances and an interest in moving away from the traditional figure-based approach to develop a language of line and color.
399 - Ice Cream (with Mansur Nurullah)
Q: Your approach to abstraction seems to hinge on feeling and memory more than strict representation. Can you explain how you balance emotional content with formal concerns?
I use abstraction as a way to process emotion, letting memory and current mood steer the formal decisions, while still attending to how a piece reads from a distance and up close. It's a back-and-forth between feeling, memory, and the material conditions of making.
382 - Bad Scene, Everyone's Fault (with Sarah Heinemann)
Q: What is your approach to color and movement in painting?
She explains color as largely intuitive and episodic, with shifts in graduate school encouraging a thesis on color; movement was intentionally introduced to combat the static nature of painting, aiming for a dynamic perception that changes with time and viewing context.

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This show centers on visual arts, culture, and activism in the Bay Area, weaving in in-depth artist interviews, discussions of abstraction, and critique of art institutions and funding. Episodes frequently blend studio practice, teaching, and community impact with sharp takes on how gender, labor, and power shape the art world. The tone balances rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes and humor, making complex art topics accessible to practitioners, students, and culture-minded listeners who want both context and practical insight.

A standout is how conversations mix creative process with social critique—addressing housing, funding, and governance in nonprofit art spaces—while maintaining a warm, candid vibe. The show often features arti... more

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2. Mansur Nurullah
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5. Leo Dugan
6. Wynn Mixer
7. Sarah Heinemann
8. Torreya Cummings

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