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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Joe Goode
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.goode99
- Creators:
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Goode, Joe, 1937-Karlstrom, Paul J.
- Dates:
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1999 Jan. 5-2001 Apr. 12
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Sound cassettesSound recording, master (3 hrs.)analog84 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Joe Goode conducted 1999 Jan. 5-2001 Apr. 12, by Paul Karlstrom, for the Archives of American Art, in Goode's studio, Mar Vista, Calif.
Scope and Contents
In this interview Goode lists the three factors that made for the good experience offered by Chouinard Art Institute: older students thanks to the GI Bill; a variety of good teachers, including illustrators; and productive interaction between the students. A discussion of other schools includes a comparison of Chouinard Art Institute and Art Center and the emphasis of these programs. Goode talks about Los Angeles galleries, especially Ferus and Rolf Nelson. He discusses his early milk bottle paintings, reflects upon the creative environment of Los Angeles, and the need to invent oneself as an artist. The session ends with a philosophical discussion of communication, contemplation, and a statement of the purpose of art practice.
Scope and Contents
The second session carries further the subject of art galleries and the various artist groups associated with them. He discusses the connection of his work to Pop art, and his sky, cloud, and water paintings. Goode talks about living in Springville in the Sierra Nevada in 1974-75, where he had the opportunity to observe nature and the force of the elements. The session ends with a discussion of the Nicholas Wilder Gallery and the various studios he occupied over the years.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Joe Goode (1937- ) is a sculptor and painter from Mar Vista, Calif. Joe Goode was born in Oklahoma City, later coming to California, where he briefly attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for the digital preservation of this interview was provided by a grant from the Save America's Treasures Program of the National Park Service.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcript available on line
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This interview is part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and administrators.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Transcript available on the Archives of American Art website.
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