multidisciplinary artist

On this episode, we debrief about Lensfest, Snapchat's developer conference and hackathon hosted in Los Angeles, California. We underscore the importance of staying nimble across the AR ecosystem to embrace the inevitable changes that will influence the landscape of the industry. We celebrate 5 years of Luke launching record-breaking AR experiences and talk about lessons learned, and we identify how we decide to chase opportunities that will land you at the front of the pack. Finally, we share our first impressions of the recently announced AR/AI gadget "hu.ma.ne" AI pin.

Host bios:

Lianne Baron
Lianne is an experienced Augmented Reality strategist and partnerships expert who works at Meta where she supports the world's top AR creators to create impactful experiences that leverage the latest in immersive technology. She has worked with the world's leading brands and agencies to design and execute innovative AR campaigns that drive engagement, brand awareness, and revenue.

Lianne's expertise lies in matching creators and compelling AR experiences that deliver measurable results, from product launches and interactive installations to marketing campaigns and educational programs. As an accomplished speaker and thought leader in the immersive arts space, Lianne is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of creators and innovators.

*All views shared are her own*

Find her on Instagram and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Luke Hurd
Luke Hurd is an immersive artist, innovator, and experience designer who specializes in the latest immersive experiences for the global brands under VMLY&R and WPP. As one of Meta’s Spark AR Curriculum creator and instructors, he teaches thousands of new students of Augmented Reality each month and consults for brands and agencies across the world how to strategize, concept and create captivating experiences that reach billions of people.

His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Adweek, NBC News, and his clients include heavy hitters like Wendy's, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, NASA, Meta, Coachella, Intel and National Geographic.

Find him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Back after a brief break, I'm joined by innovative artist and pioneer Adrian Steckeweh where we discuss how the delightful architecture and culture of Japan influences his creative experimentation, how exploring a feeling determines the delivery tool for his work, trusting the process even when it's scary, taking signal from all emotions to experiment creatively and we also share our techniques for capturing quick ideas especially when out of the shower or emerging from a dream.

This was a wonderful conversation, thank you for sharing your view of the world with me - we hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did!

About Adrian

Adrian Steckeweh aka Omega.C was born in Germany, living in Tokyo and is an Architect, Designer, and CG XR Artist, working in the field between reality and virtuality. Adrian experiments with haptics and visuals through XR experiences, virtual art and installations.

Find Adrian on Instagram at Omega.C

About Lianne
Lianne is an experienced Augmented Reality strategist and partnerships expert who currently works at Meta where she supports the world's top AR creators to create impactful experiences that leverage the latest in immersive technology. She has worked with the world's leading brands and agencies to design and execute innovative AR campaigns that drive engagement, brand awareness, and revenue.

Lianne's expertise lies in matching creators and compelling AR experiences that deliver measurable results, from product launches and interactive installations to marketing campaigns and educational programs. As an accomplished speaker and thought leader in the immersive arts space, Lianne is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of creators and innovators.

Find her on Instagram and connect with her on LinkedIn.

We debrief after hanging out in San Francisco during Meta's annual Connect developer conference. We share our experiences about who and what we saw, we compare this moment in the tech timeline to the early days of AOL, and try to define why we need to reframe how we think about content for the headset and "always on" AR.

Host bios:

Lianne Baron
Lianne is an experienced Augmented Reality strategist and partnerships expert who most recently worked with Meta where she supported the world's top AR creators to create impactful experiences that leverage the latest in immersive technology. She has worked with the world's leading brands and agencies to design and execute innovative AR campaigns that drive engagement, brand awareness, and revenue.

Lianne's expertise lies in matching creators and compelling AR experiences that deliver measurable results, from product launches and interactive installations to marketing campaigns and educational programs. As an accomplished speaker and thought leader in the immersive arts space, Lianne is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of creators and innovators.

Find her on Instagram and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Luke Hurd
Luke Hurd is an immersive artist, innovator, and experience designer who specializes in the latest immersive experiences for the global brands under VMLY&R and WPP. As one of Meta’s Spark AR Curriculum creator and instructors, he teaches thousands of new students of Augmented Reality each month and consults for brands and agencies across the world how to strategize, concept and create captivating experiences that reach billions of people.

His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Adweek, NBC News, and his clients include heavy hitters like Wendy's, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, NASA, Meta, Coachella, Intel and National Geographic.

Find him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn.

In this episode, I chat with multidisciplinary artist Heather Dunaway Smith. We talk about the importance of trusting yourself and willingness to adapt. We discuss how to navigate life as a working artist, the benefit of creative constraints, how to prompt your audience to participate in storytelling through AR and to leave space for discovery in your workflow.

About Heather
Heather Dunaway Smith is an award-winning XR artist that blends storytelling, illustration, animation, 3D, audio, and interaction into immersive art experiences. A lifelong interdisciplinary artist and storyteller, she’s spent 16 years as an interactive designer and creative director. During that time, her career has featured a wide range of clients (from start-ups to fortune 100 companies) and projects. Her work includes websites, apps, virtual worlds, immersive museum exhibits, games, and AR/VR/MR artworks. After a 2020 AR art residency at Adobe, she was a featured speaker at Adobe MAX and curated the AR art gallery at Adobe MAX 2022. As a Snap Lens Partner, she’s designed and developed a number of experiences for their AR glasses, the Spectacles. Her XR art experiences have been exhibited around the globe: New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, and many more. A passionate advocate for the evolution of storytelling, she continues to push boundaries and inspire others in the exciting world of XR.

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About Lianne
Lianne is an experienced Augmented Reality strategist and partnerships expert who most recently worked with Meta where she supported the world's top AR creators to create impactful experiences that leverage the latest in immersive technology. She has worked with the world's leading brands and agencies to design and execute innovative AR campaigns that drive engagement, brand awareness, and revenue.

Lianne's expertise lies in matching creators and compelling AR experiences that deliver measurable results, from product launches and interactive installations to marketing campaigns and educational programs. As an accomplished speaker and thought leader in the immersive arts space, Lianne is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of creators and innovators.

Find her on Instagram and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Today, Emily chats with SF based multimedia artist Heesoo Kwon...

About Artist Heesoo Kwon:

Heesoo Kwon is a multidisciplinary artist based in San Francisco. Positioning herself as an artist, activist, archivist, anthropologist, and religious figure. Kwon builds feminist utopias in the digital realm that liberate one from personal, familial, and historical trauma rooted in patriarchy. Central to her practice and substantial bodies of work is Leymusoom, an autobiographical feminist religion she initiated in 2017 as a form of personal resistance against misogyny and an ever-evolving framework for investigating her family histories. Kwon utilizes technologies such as digital archiving, 3D scanning, and animation as her ritualistic and shamanistic tools to regenerate her woman ancestors’ lives without constraints of time and space, and to queer her past, present, and utopian dreams.

Kwon earned a Master of Fine Arts at the University of California, Berkeley, and will start her position as an Assistant Professor in the Animation department at California College of the Arts in the Fall of 2023. She has had solo and group exhibitions at Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA; Artists' Television Access, San Francisco, CA; San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery, San Francisco, CA; Gray Area, San Francisco, CA; A.I.R. Gallery, New York, NY; 47 Canal, New York, NY; Blinkers Art & Project Space, Winnipeg, Canada; West Den Haag, Netherlands; CICA Museum, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; Alternative Space Loop, Seoul, South Korea and WMA Space, Hong Kong. She has also participated in international projects, biennales, and festivals, as such CineMigrante Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina; ART CITY Bologna 2021, Bologna, Italy; Sheffield DocFest Arts Programme 2021, Site Gallery, Sheffield, UK; 20th Seoul International ALT Cinema & Media Festival, Seoul, South Korea; Feminism Media Artivist Biennale, I-GONG Alternative Visual Culture Factory, Seoul, South Korea; 3rd MINIKINO FILM WEEK - Official 2017 Final list, Bali, Indonesia and the ASIA DIGITAL ART EXHIBITION 2022, Beijing, China. She was recently awarded the 2025 Eureka Fellowship from the Fleishhacker Foundation and the 2022 50 Arts Commission for Media Arts from the Hewlett Foundation. She was a finalist for the 2021 SECA Award at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the 2021 Queer|Art|Prize at Queer|Art.

Visit Heesoo's Website: HeesooKwon.com

Follow Heesoo on Instagram: @Leymusoom

For more about Heesoo's upcoming exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose, CLICK HERE.

Link up to learn about Heesoo's Micki Meng Exhibit HERE.

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About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:

Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women’s Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.

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Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. 

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The Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. 

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Kevin Tufts is the real deal when it comes to tech and design. With over two decades of experience working across a number of companies in the Bay Area — Lyft, SendGrid, and Twilio, to name a few — he’s now a product designer at Meta working on their Creation team. So believe me, we had a LOT to talk about.

Our conversation begin with a look at the current climate inside Meta (pre-Threads, FYI), and he gave some thoughts on where the company is going as it approaches its 20th anniversary. From there, Kevin talked about his path to becoming a product designer, and we took a trip down memory lane recalling the early days of web design and what it was like working during such rapidly changing times. He also spoke on what he loves about product design now, and how he wants to help the next generation of designers through mentorship.

Kevin’s secrets to success are simple: seize opportunities for growth where you can, embrace collaboration, and remain flexible. Now that’s something I think we could all take to heart!

Links

• Kevin Tufts’ Website
• Kevin Tufts on LinkedIn

For a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.

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Let's expand our comfort zones. Isn't that fun? As multi passionate artists, musicians, actors, creatives, your best work is there waiting for you at the end of your comfort zone. I'll offer 5 tips to help you unlock your creative potential.

Genna Howard is a dynamic artist known for her distinctive blend of vivid visuals and bold narrative storytelling, often exploring themes of mortality, dissection, and scientific exploration. In this engaging episode, join hosts Rob Lee and Howard as they delve into Genna's artistic origins and how they've influenced her creative journey. 

In this fascinating episode, Lee and Howard discuss:

• Genna's first experiences with art and how it shaped their creative journey.
• An overview of Genna Howard's current work and how they incorporate multiple disciplines into their artistic practice.
• The inspiration behind their sharp and hauntingly beautiful pieces and the deeper meanings behind their artwork, with powerful examples.
• The ideation stage of Genna's creative process and an in-depth look at their approach to disciplines like ceramics.
• The critical factors in visual storytelling and how Genna Howard weaves compelling narratives through their art.
• How the chosen materials, such as paint, beads, and skin, expand or limit the creative possibilities in their work.

Don't miss this intriguing conversation with one of today's most exciting and innovative artists, as we explore Genna Howard's unique perspective on art, visual storytelling, and the immersive experience they offer through their masterful creations.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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We all have a unique story -- a story that is made up of our life experiences, the moments that have shaped us, and the decisions we have made. Telling your story is one of the most effective ways to authentically connect with an audience. In this episode, I offer various questions to spark your memory of key moments in your life. Our story is full of the joys and successes of our lives, but also the failures, mistakes, and pain. It is a story that is both powerful and vulnerable.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art Beyond New Orleans, host Rob Lee engages in a captivating conversation with Basqo Bim, a Colombian-American multidisciplinary artist rooted in New Orleans. Basqo's unique practice revolves around the deliberate tension between conflicting needs, desires, and emotions. Their work serves as a medium to explore physical, mental, and psychological boundaries, transcending limitations and embracing the unknown. Amidst this creative journey, Basqo's art becomes both a meditative sanctuary and a realm of transformation. Their artistry balances the dichotomy of pushing boundaries to extreme limits and providing viewers with relatable points of reference, ultimately crafting new worlds that challenge consensus reality.

In this installment, we:

• Explore how Basqo's creative path unfolded at 29 through a transformative conversation with their artist sibling.
• Delve into Basqo's evolution from writing to visual art, uncovering the pivotal moments that ignited their newfound passion.
• Immerse in Basqo's artistry shaped by New Orleans' lively culture, with a spotlight on the influence of masking and carnival traditions.
• Unveil Basqo's artistic trajectory, from crafting masks and characters to their forthcoming venture into expansive sculpture and installations.
• Examine Basqo's relationship with the art-making process, emphasizing the meditative and inspirational dimensions of working with diverse materials.

Basqo shares their journey into art, starting at the age of 29 after a conversation with their artist brother. They discuss their early creative interests, including literature and writing, and how they eventually found their passion for visual art. Basqo's work is heavily influenced by the vibrant culture of New Orleans, particularly the masking and carnival traditions. They talk about their process of creating masks and the inspiration behind their unique characters. Basqo also discusses their plans to move into larger-scale sculpture and installation work. Throughout the conversation, Basqo emphasizes the importance of self-expression and finding joy in the creative process.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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Welcome to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by Rob Lee, engage in this meaningful conversation with Elijah Trice, a Baltimore-native contemporary artist and architectural designer, who hails from a family of diverse artists. Developing his skills in figurative drawing from a young age, he explored mediums like graphite and charcoal. After earning his B.S. in Architecture from Morgan State University and gaining experience in the field, he pursued his passion for painting at Rhode Island School of Design, where an introductory course shifted his creative trajectory. Combining his architectural background, Trice is a multidisciplinary artist with a profound focus on drawing and painting. He anticipates graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design soon.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Elijah's architectural background informs his multidisciplinary artistry and adds a distinct layer to his creations.
• How the pandemic rekindled Elijah's passion for art and delve into his process of weaving others' narratives into his work.
• Elijah's approach to fame and the power of letting his art take center stage, allowing audiences to connect with his pieces on a personal level.
• The world of constraints in Elijah's artistry, examining how limitations like time and color drive his creativity and push artistic boundaries.

 
Elijah discovered his passion for art at a young age and pursued it through high school and college. However, he eventually decided to study architecture in college, feeling discouraged by the idea of being a starving artist. It wasn't until the COVID-19 pandemic hit that Elijah rediscovered his love for art and started painting. His work now focuses on telling other people's stories and using color to convey emotions. Elijah finds inspiration in the city of Providence and the diverse experiences of the people he meets there. He also values obscurity and prefers to let his work speak for itself rather than seeking fame. Elijah incorporates constraints into his work, such as time limits and limited color palettes, to challenge himself and foster creativity.

Mentioned in this episode:

Elijah Trice

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About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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Welcome, listeners, to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, guided by the insightful Rob Lee. Today our special guest is Matthew Zaremba, a published visual artist with a global presence, showcasing his work in exhibitions across the United States and beyond. His art delves into the human condition, relationships, communication, and the complexities of the mind. Alongside his artistic pursuits, Zaremba serves as the Director of Marketing at Bodega, a role that reflects his multidisciplinary approach to creativity and his connection to the art and fashion world.

In the course of this episode:

• Delve into how Matt's upbringing in a countercultural environment fueled his passion for art and introduced him to mediums like skateboarding, graffiti, and hip-hop.
• Explore the role of creativity as a means of self-expression and emotional release for Matt, enabling him to process thoughts and feelings constructively.
• Investigate the interplay of Matt's spontaneity and curiosity, which lead him to explore various ideas and mediums while also grappling with resource limitations.
• Examine the strategy of stepping back and gaining fresh perspectives, aiding Matt in overcoming creative obstacles and selecting promising ideas.
• Unveil Matt's dedication to creativity within his role at Bodega, where he endeavors to weave impactful product narratives and educate consumers about streetwear's history and significance.

Matt discusses his creative journey and the influence of his upbringing on his artistic pursuits. He shares how his exposure to skateboarding, graffiti, and hip-hop shaped his artistic interests and led him to explore various mediums such as music, painting, and collage work. Matt emphasizes the importance of creativity in his life and how it serves as a form of self-expression and catharsis. He also reflects on the challenges of managing multiple ideas and projects, the fear of not bringing them to fruition, and the need to find a balance between exploring new ideas and respecting past accomplishments.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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Step into an illuminating conversation as Rob Lee engages with Nia June on this episode of Truth In This Art. Hailing from Baltimore, Nia June is a dynamic native who seamlessly intertwines her roles as a published poet, filmmaker, performer, dancer, and arts educator, best known for her compelling creation, "Paper Trails of the Undying." Her artistic prowess earned her the distinguished title of Best Poet of Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine in 2020. Nia's creative journey unfolds across multiple dimensions; her directorial debut, "A Black Girl's Country," has captivated audiences on the national and international stage, garnering recognition from the Baltimore Museum of Art for its permanent collection. A committed arts educator, Nia imparts her wisdom in dance, film, and creative writing to Baltimore's youth. With her recent cinematic masterpiece, "The Unveiling of God / a love letter to my forefathers," Nia orchestrates poignant portraits, dance, music, and poetry to celebrate Black men's profound impact in the community. Nia June's heart beats in harmony with the pulse of Baltimore, reflecting in her multifaceted artistry, performances, and dedication to addressing pivotal social narratives.

Within this segment, we dig into:

• Nia June's artistic mosaic encompasses dance, film, and poetry, unraveling how her multidisciplinary background weaves a tapestry of universal stories that strike chords on various emotional frequencies.
• Explore the emotional landscape as Nia June guides us through her belief that art's profound purpose lies in its ability to stir powerful emotions and forge connections across the diverse spectrum of human experiences.
• Immerse yourself in the introspective journey of "The Unveiling of God," a mesmerizing short film by Nia June, delving into the intricate web of relationships between her forefathers and the poignant dynamics within the Black community.
• Embark on a discussion of artistic integrity with Nia June, as she sheds light on the pivotal role of authenticity and candor in art, and how artists bear the responsibility of authentically portraying their communities.
• Uncover the rich tapestry of Baltimore's cultural identity with Nia June, as she paints a vivid picture of the city's resilience, vibrant spirit, and the interplay of beauty and darkness that often finds expression in the art of its local creators.

Don't miss out on this valuable conversation with Nia as she discusses her work in dance, film, and poetry. Nia June shares how her diverse background in various art forms has influenced her creative process and allowed her to create work that is universal and emotionally impactful. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and honesty in her art, and how her work often explores the experiences of black women and the relationships between black men and women. Nia June also discusses her recent film, "The Unveiling of God," which is a love letter to her forefathers and examines her own journey of understanding and healing. Throughout the conversation, Nia June highlights the resilience and vibrancy of Baltimore's culture and the need for artists to be at the forefront of shaping the city's narrative.

Mentioned in this episode
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About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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Rick Miller is a multi-hyphenate wonder. A multi-disciplinary artist. Multi-media, multi-lingual writer, actor, director, educator, musician, singer, and podcast host of the intergenerational series Xing the Gap. He's also the founder and creative director of WYRD Productions, and co-creative director of Kidoons.

Rick received Dora and Gemini awards for his critically acclaimed work, which he has performed in five languages on five continents. Entertainment Weekly called him “one of the 100 most creative people alive today...” 

Check out his podcast here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xing-the-gap-with-rick-miller/id1598424688

Explore his works on his website: http://www.rickmiller.ca/

Behold his Boom Trilogy: http://www.boomshow.ca/

More about MacHomer: http://machomer.com/about

MacHomer as Educational Curriculum:  http://machomer.com/outreach

Rick's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WYRDRickMiller

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickMillerActor

IG https://www.instagram.com/rickmilleractor/

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/xingthegap/?hl=en

He also plays in a 10-piece band called Trainwreck, with his life partner Stephanie Baptist:

http://www.trainwreck.band/

All clips from BOOM YZ courtesy WYRD Productions and Rick Miller Copyright All rights reserved. 

Welcome aboard 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, under the guidance of your host, Rob Lee. On today’s episode, we have Paige Hernandez, a celebrated Baltimore native and versatile multidisciplinary artist, who commands the stage as a gifted performer, director, choreographer, and playwright. Her exceptional talent has garnered recognition and collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian, The Kennedy Center, and more. Paige's impressive portfolio boasts an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council, four Helen Hayes nominations, and accolades like being named a "Citizen Artist Fellow" by the Kennedy Center, a "40 under 40" honoree by the Washington Post, and a notable figure in American Theatre Magazine. As the Associate Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre in her hometown, Paige remains deeply connected to her roots while also extending her impact internationally through her company B-FLY ENTERTAINMENT, which crafts multicultural, multigenerational hip-hop experiences. Her autobiographical solo show, "Page in Full: A B-Girl's Visual Mixtape," has resonated profoundly, and she continues to push creative boundaries with new endeavors, including a commissioned show by the Maya Angelou Estate.

In this podcast:

• Embark on a captivating discussion about the integral role of collaboration in multidisciplinary art, as we delve into how surrounding oneself with talented collaborators shapes the path to artistic success.
• Join us in unraveling the intricate nature of creativity, exploring the interplay between innate potential and cultivated skill, while unraveling how diverse experiences and consistent practice contribute to its vibrant evolution.
• Tune in to an insightful dialogue on the profound significance of representation within the arts, focusing on the essential role of reflecting diverse identities, particularly for the youth, as we explore how visibility empowers and inspires the next generation of creatives.
• Engage in a thought-provoking conversation as we delve into the transformative impact of challenging norms and disrupting established systems in the pursuit of creating profoundly meaningful and impactful artistic expressions.

This is an episode you don't want to miss! Paige discusses her journey in the performing arts and the importance of collaboration in her work. She shares how she got started in the arts, her influences, and the catalyst for becoming a playwright. Paige emphasizes the need to nurture creativity and the importance of representation in the arts. She also highlights recent influences, such as the theatrical experience "American Utopia" by David Byrne and the sculpture "Rumors of War" by Kehinde Wiley.

Mentioned in this episode:

B-FLY ENTERTAINMENT

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

About "The Truth In This Art"

"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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Grimanesa Amorós is an interdisciplinary light artist creating site-specific monumental sculptures. Her work’s unique relationship to technology engages viewers in dialogue with cultural legacies, architecture, and the surrounding community. In a one of a kind podcast, learn more about the early life of the artist, and what inspires her current practice!

Welcome to a podcast where art becomes a language of its own. This is 'The Truth in This Art' with your host, Rob Lee and today’s special guest Lehna Huie, a multidisciplinary artist and cultural worker of Jamaican heritage, focuses on uplifting stories of black identity and exploring connections within the Pan-African and Caribbean diasporas. Her work delves into themes of migration, non-linear time, and remembrance, aiming to recover untold narratives erased and distorted by colonialism. As an arts educator, Huie is deeply devoted to using arts and social change as a path to liberation.

As we delve into this episode:

• Delve into Lehna Huie's artistic style, a captivating "remix" of mediums and cultural influences, shaped by her Jamaican heritage and New York City upbringing.
• Explore how Lehna's work celebrates black identity, seeking to uplift and share the compelling stories of black culture and history.
• Uncover the challenges faced by black artists in the commercial art world, as they strive for representation and recognition amidst the commercialization of their art.
• Take a closer look at the personal significance of Lehna's piece "Water Spirit," a profound reflection of her exploration into black history, medical apartheid, and ancestral influences.
• Examine Lehna's improvisational approach to art, where she seamlessly weaves together fabric, found objects, and plant matter, infusing her work with unique textures and depth.
• Learn about Lehna's dedication to building deep connections and a vibrant art community, as she collaborates with fellow artists and organizers to foster meaningful relationships.
• Shed light on the underappreciated area of young black women artists in Baltimore, deserving recognition and support to showcase their exceptional talents and contributions to the art world.

This is one episode you won't want to skip! Lehna joins host Rob Lee to discuss her background and artistic style. Lena shares how her Jamaican heritage and upbringing in New York City have influenced her work, which she describes as a "remix" of various mediums and cultural influences. She also talks about the importance of representing black culture in art and the challenges of navigating the commercialization of art as a black artist. Lehna shares a personal connection to one of her pieces, "Water Spirit," and how it reflects her exploration of black history, medical apartheid, and ancestral influences. The conversation also touches on the improvisational nature of Lehna's work, the importance of deep connections and community in the art world, and the underappreciated area of young black women artists in Baltimore.

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Welcome back and happy Volume 3 Process Fam! 

We start our volume off with the multidisciplinary artist, Mitsu Salmon.  I first saw Mitsu perform at Links Hall back in 2017. The best way I can describe Mitsu’s work is that it’s patient.  Mitsu will make you listen.  There is both honesty and bravery in her movement.  My brain and my body were connected in a really beautiful and unique way as an audience member.   Mitsu makes you slow down and really digest the gift that she's giving you on stage.  

Today, we'll be talking about her latest work Orchid: Dormancy and Becoming, which weaves together motifs of mythology, heritage, imperialism, botany, sexuality, racism, and more.  Mitsu performed this work publicly right in the middle of the pandemic at the Ragdale Foundation and in today's co-host, Sara Zalek’s backyard in Humboldt Park.  I’m really looking forward to talking to them both about the process of making this live performance during the pandemic.  

My co-host is  interdisciplinary artist Sara Zalek.  She's invested and curious about every piece and square inch of Chicago dance.  Their work is “Rooted in physical investigations of trauma, resilience, and transformation, their work is intimate, raw, poetic.”  Sara is also one of my favorite people to see in an audience during a performance.  They have this contagious joy when it comes to movement.  

It's still pretty early in 2021, so if the year hasn't quite gotten off to a good start, then let this week's conversation with Lafiya Watson Ramirez be the permission you need to turn things around! Lafiya dabbles in several media -- web, photography, augmented reality, mixed reality -- and creates new projects for herself and for her clients through her company, Bad Chick Studios.

We talked about how she started her studio, and from there she shared the resources and programs she used to teach herself AR and XR. (Spoiler alert: a lot of these tools are free!) Lafiya also spoke on how her love for photography led her to web design and learning Flash, and how embracing becoming a generalist has changed her work and how she perceives herself as a creative.

Get a bit of inspiration from Lafiya and learn what you can!

Links

• Bad Chick Studios
• Lafiya Watson Ramirez on Instagram
• Lafiya Watson Ramirez on Twitter

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We're excited to say good riddance to 2020, and even more excited for our Season 3 finale guest, Shikeith!!! Shikeith is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work investigates the experiences of black men within and around concepts of psychic space. His work has recently been featured in solo exhibitions including the Alexander Brest Museum & Gallery, Jacksonville University, Locust Projects in Miami, FL, Atlanta Contemporary, and The Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art in Pittsburgh, and his films have been shown at Moma in NYC. He received a 2019 Painters & Sculptors Grant from The Joan Mitchell Foundation, the 2020 Art Matters Foundation Grant, is a recipient of the 2020 – 2021 Leslie Lohman Museum Artist Fellowship. A Philly native, Shikeith currently lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA, and joins us today from his artist residency at Fountainhead in Miami, FL. We learn more about the deep and intentional symbolism and meaning behind his work and the materials that go into his work, the themes and intersections of blackness, masculinity, and queerness, we discuss specific installations, photographs, and films, and hear about his upcoming exhibitions! (see show links below)

Thank you for listening to The Queer Creative in 2020. We hope you've enjoyed listening, and hope you will leave us a rating and review! We thank you for your support! Check us out on Instagram @TheQueerCreativePodcast, on Twitter @CreativeQueer, and on YouTube by searching The Queer Creative. 

SHOW LINKS:

• Shikeith's website: https://shikeith.com
• Twitter: @shikeithism / https://twitter.com/shikeithism
• "Feeling the Spirit in the Dark" exhibition at The Mattress Factory: https://mattress.org/works/feeling-the-spirit-in-the-dark/
• Stream Shikeith's latest film, "A Drop of Sun Under the Earth," on the Criterion Collection: https://www.criterionchannel.com/a-drop-of-sun-under-the-earth