Open Studio with Jared Bowen

At the Peabody Essex Museum, a new exhibit called Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle showcases the "Struggle Series" paintings of one of the best-known black American artists of the 20th century. Then, Jared is joined in studio by Director Diane Paulus and actress Patricia Kalember of the American Repertory Theater's Gloria: A Life. The show chronicles Gloria Steinem's decades of feminist activism and the urgency of her vision today. Plus, a look at forced perspective photography through the lens of Larry Patchett and Ken Hendricks, a creative duo who play with perspective to travel through time.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 826

About Open Studio with Jared Bowen:

A half-hour weekly show taking the viewer inside the creative process of artists from across the country.

Hosted by Jared Bowen, Open Studio features a blend of profiles, performances, and contemporary exhibitions in American art, including highlights from the local art scene.




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