Artmatcher

Jenia Ogneva: On How to Feel Art

Michael Goodman / Jenia Ogneva Season 2 Episode 1

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Jenia Ogneva speaks with Michael Goodman about her interesting journey into the art world. Jenia provides a synopsis of her story and a preview of the creative processes behind her art. The duo debates if a viewer could sense the difference between an authentic piece of art and a replica based solely on emotion. Jenia makes a case for why art doesn’t necessarily need context or a story. They discuss how too much formal knowledge could potentially hinder your creative expression, and much more.


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Key Moments

  • 00:30 Getting to know Jenia
  • 12:30 Feeling emotion through art 
  • 19:05 Do artworks need to make sense? 
  • 25:55 The classics versus popular movements 
  • 33:55 How too much knowledge could debilitate your potential