Scott Avett on His Favorite Books, Truth in Art, and the Notion of the Contemplative Life

The Goldberry Books Podcast

English - October 05, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
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Scott Avett is perhaps best known for his work in the acclaimed and much-loved band, The Avett Brothers, but he’s also a very accomplished visual artist who has two exhibitions running concurrently this fall.

Scott Avett: Purpose at Random, is showing at the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC until November 2. You can learn more about this show here. Meanwhile, Scott Avett: After the Fact is at the Greenville Museum of Art from October 7 until January 21, 2023. Click here for tickets to this show.

Recently, Scott joined the show to discuss some of his favorite books, his ongoing journey as an artist, the question of truth in art, his affection for the mystics, the role of books in his home, and much, much more.

Thanks for checking out our show—and happy reading!

The Exhibitions

Scott Avett: Purpose at Random, is showing at the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC until November 2. You can learn more about this show here.

Scott Avett: After the Fact is at the Greenville Museum of Art from October 7 until January 21, 2023. Click here for tickets to this show.

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