The Why Series


24 artists were asked the question: “Why do you do what you do?” for an exhibit at Work • Detroit in 2008. Excerpts from the show ran as part of a PLAY Series on Michigan Television and the Michigan Channel.

Though the exhibit is long over, we decided to continue the video series. Stay tuned for more episodes.


Visiting Artists
The Why Series: Richard Barnes

The Why Series: Richard Barnes

Photographer Richard Barnes was a Paula and Edwin... more
Visiting Artists
The Why Series: Denise Whitebread Fanning

The Why Series: Denise Whitebread Fanning

Denise Whitebread Fanning talks about what motivates... more
Visiting Artists
The Why Series: Pat Oleszko

The Why Series: Pat Oleszko

An interview with Pat Oleszko about the making of... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Phoebe Gloeckner

The Why Series: Phoebe Gloeckner

Faculty Phoebe Gloeckner talked about her creative... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Sadashi Inuzuka

The Why Series: Sadashi Inuzuka

Faculty Sadashi Inuzuka talks about what motivates... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Nick Tobier

The Why Series: Nick Tobier

Nick Tobier talks about his creative practice and... more
Visiting Artists
The Why Series: Elizabeth Youngblood

The Why Series: Elizabeth Youngblood

Elizabeth Youngblood talks about what motivates her... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Ed West

The Why Series: Ed West

Ed West talks about his creative work and why he... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Anne Mondro

The Why Series: Anne Mondro

Faculty Anne Mondro talk about her work and what... more
Faculty
The Why Series: Jim Cogswell

The Why Series: Jim Cogswell

Jim Cogswell talks about his creative work and why... more