Sustainability Now! | Joanne Weis | We Don't Wither | 7-3-23

On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues an exciting summer series of interviews with local women/fem artists who are all engaged in some form of struggle for social justice and are all featured in an engaging temporary exhibit called “We Don’t Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. We Don’t Wither examines the intersection of art and activism.

The artists featured in this exhibit have created art that responds to current socio-cultural and socio-political situations, lived experiences, and related current events — to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. The intention is to celebrate the often unheard experiences, opinions, feelings, and perspectives from those who work, create, and fight in our city; to share their artwork and views with visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see the exhibit for free and meet the artists themselves during any of the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES:
Shauntrice Martin July 29
LaNia Roberts August 12
Joanne Weis August 26
Morgan McGill September 30
Nikki Douglas October 28
Learn more at: https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/

This week, we sit down with Joanne Weis, a textile artist in Louisville whose work can be found in numerous private collections internationally. After retiring from a full career as a social worker, she graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Louisville Fine Arts program. In addition to creating fiber art, she juries and curates shows, teaches and promotes appreciation of fiber and textile art within the community. Her stitched hemp fabric & kozo paper pieces in the We Don’t Wither exhibit explore four concerns that are important to her: racism, addiction, literacy, and environmental justice. Learn more about Joanne at https://joanneweis.com/

As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW!

Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org

The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com