Vulnerability in life and art
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA one-woman podcast of conversations that inspire us to take risks and lead original lives - please send feedback to [email protected]
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Episode 35 TJ Dawe
July 12, 2022 03:29 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBI enjoyed a lovely conversation with TJ Dawe, theatre writer, performer, and educator. He shares wonderful insights into his work through autobiographical monologues, which are based on his awareness and willingness to share who he is and the stories he tells about himself Be sure to check out more about TJ at tjdawe.ca and on instagram @tj_dawe And definitely watch his show Medicine on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47MoQTDJ3wQ&t=1s&ab_channel=TJDawe As TJ says, and we do...
Episode 34 Joy Coutts
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBJoy Coutts worked in financial services in the UK until she decided to leave that world behind and become a writer, freelance copy editor, and facilitator of a group for women who want to learn what it means to write That's the kind of brave choice her characters make in her first novel, A Missing Mother Among other things, we talked about finding one's voice, creating safe spaces for others, and the value of sharing what we create Be sure to check out her profile on instagram @thejoyf...
Episode 33 Minna Re Shin
June 13, 2022 21:49 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBMinna Re Shin is an incredibly talented classical pianist who had her solo début with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra at the age of 10, and she has since won too many awards, fellowships, and grants to count She has taken on a new challenge as the producer of Sonate Tableaux, featuring her interpretations of works by Alain Payette, as well as a performance video exploring the relationships among music, dance, painting, and theatre with artists Catherine Toupin, Natalija Jeremic, and Lauren...
Episode 32 Sara J. Winston
May 30, 2022 21:18 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBSara is a thoughtful photographer and writer, documenting the process of chronic illness But as she reminds us, the photo is an abstraction of the subject in front of the camera's lens. There are many stories she can tell through her work, and her insights into vulnerability and strength are touching and relevant to all Be sure to check out her work at www.sarajwinston.com or on instagram @sarajwinston
Episode 31 Nate Perl
May 16, 2022 12:50 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBNate was a wonderfully sweet, gentle, and insightful guest I now know a little more about psychedelics than I did before, but more importantly I enjoyed a warm and open conversation with someone who genuinely cares about people and the stories we tell ourselves and others Be sure to check out his podcasts: Curious Chimps and Psychedelic Archives
Episode 30 Personal reflection: Authenticity
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 9.7 MBP.S. When you listen to the personal story I shared, here's a side note. I realized late last night that what I thought I told the woman wasn't quite what I actually said, which was something more like "...I miss it when we don't talk." Talk about the subconscious at work. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about what authentic vulnerability means to you. Please let me know! [email protected]
Episode 30 Authenticity
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 9.7 MBP.S. When you listen to the personal story I shared, here's a side note. I realized late last night that what I thought I told the woman wasn't quite what I actually said, which was something more like "...I miss it when we don't talk." Talk about the subconscious at work. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about what authentic vulnerability means to you. Please let me know! [email protected]
Episode 29 Mark Murphy
April 19, 2022 03:17 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBSeason 2 of Vulnerability in life and art launches with Mark Murphy, talented collage artist, graphic designer, and musician We talked about the benefits of constraints, relationships between image and sound, the excitement of creating massive projections at scale, overcoming fear of failure, and what it may mean to call oneself an artist Check out Mark's work at www.markmurph.co.uk and on instagram @moif_collage
Episode 28 Kate Rusko
April 04, 2022 14:33 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBThis is the final episode of the first season of Vulnerability in life and art I had a different kind of conversation with Kate Rusko, which revolved around a triplet of related themes - refuge, rest, and resistance Kate has stepped through many fields, from fashion and economics through art and on to astrology and spirituality, and she shares a lovely series of insights from her experiences and reflections Check out her profile on instagram @katerusko
Episode 27 Tara Semenov
March 22, 2022 03:07 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBDuring our conversation, Tara Semenov talked about her evolution from sculptor to gallerist, experiencing the real-life physicality of art, and her plans to open her own gallery I really enjoyed hearing about Tara's experiences and vision for herself in the business side of the art world Be sure to check out her work on instagram @taralyd
Episode 26 Jean-Christophe Couet
March 08, 2022 00:39 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBMixed media artist Jean-Christophe Couet talks about identity and community in such thoughtful and important ways I learned a lot from my conversation with him Check out his work on instagram @_jeanchristophe as well as the account for the Transmission project @transmission.nyc
Episode 25 Nadine Khalil
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBI enjoyed a lovely conversation with Nadine Khalil, accomplished independent arts writer and curator based in Dubai Her passionate connection with language and culture shine throughout the interview as she shares her love of film, performance art, and literary work Be sure to check out her work @nadine_a_khalil on instagram
Episode 24 Chiara Williams
February 07, 2022 19:24 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBChiara Williams is a talented artist, curator, and educator based in the UK Her series of still life paintings, titled Push/Pull, reflect a gentle awareness of our need for refuge from everyday challenges as we pursue art for art's sake, whatever that may look like for each of us Check out her work on instagram @chiara_williams and at chiarawilliams.com Image © Chiara Williams
Episode 23 Personal reflection, unplanned
January 25, 2022 02:36 - 10 minutes - 8.16 MBTo paraphrase John Lennon, this episode is what happened while I was busy making other plans. I thought I'd share some thoughts on the challenge of taking the rest we need and how that relates to the benefits of true refuge.
Episode 23 Unplanned
January 25, 2022 02:36 - 10 minutes - 8.16 MBTo paraphrase John Lennon, this episode is what happened while I was busy making other plans I thought I'd share some thoughts on the challenge of taking the rest we need and how that relates to the benefits of true refuge
Episode 22 Francesca Cavallo
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBNew York Times best selling co-author of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, founder of Undercats Media, and creator of narratives about and for the children who have felt invisible Francesca Cavallo grew up in the south of Italy, without models for the life she dreamed of, and so she created her own. The passion that drives her life and her art are inspiring for anyone with the desire to live in a world different than the one we inhabit today Visit her on instagram @francescatherebel a...
Episode 21 Angelika Kollin
December 27, 2021 14:25 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBThis was one of those conversations that changed how I think and feel about my life and what I want to do with it Angelika Kollin is a tremendously talented photographer with wonderful insight into what it means to make oneself vulnerable and create from that space Take time today to make something that is meaningful to you Explore Angelika's work online at angelikakollin.com and on instagram @angeliakollin
Episode 20 Personal reflection: Vulnerability journal project
December 13, 2021 21:58 - 10 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode, I introduce the next aspect of this exploration into vulnerability: the vulnerability journal project You can listen to the episode to find out what the project is all about, then check out vulnerabilitylifeart.com/journal for more details I would love to send you a blank journal to see what you create on your page and where it goes from there...
Episode 20 Personal reflection
December 13, 2021 21:58 - 10 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode, I introduce the next aspect of this exploration into vulnerability: the vulnerability journal project You can listen to the episode to find out what the project is all about, then check out vulnerabilitylifeart.com/journal for more details I would love to send you a blank journal to see what you create on your page and where it goes from there...
Episode 20 Vulnerability journal project
December 13, 2021 21:58 - 10 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode, I introduce the next aspect of this exploration into vulnerability: the vulnerability journal project You can listen to the episode to find out what the project is all about, then check out vulnerabilitylifeart.com/journal for more details I would love to send you a blank journal to see what you create on your page and where it goes from there...
Episode 19 Frank Strunk III
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBFrank creates beautiful metal artwork. I'm especially taken by his evocative and gentle pieces, like the machine which is holding - or being held by - a delicate dancing balloon of parchment Frank shares how he became an artist. Not just a person who makes art, but someone who gained the confidence to leave the construction industry and call himself an artist And he emphasizes the importance of being authentic, vulnerable, and fully open to the depth of every feeling Check out his wor...
Episode 18 Shaun Stamp
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBShaun Stamp is an exceptional, sensitive artist whose work is at once both conceptual and strongly emotional His pieces span many media, from photography to sculpture and text to installations, addressing themes related to identity, what it means to be human, and making meaningful connections with others Learn more about Shaun and his work by visiting @shaunstamp on instagram and shaunstamp.com
Episode 17 Sid Daniels
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBSid Daniels has drawn incredible inspiration from art and music dating from the 1930s to the 1950s, creating dramatic, captivating illustrations, murals & paintings that reflect the unique influences on his work Sid shares highlights and lessons from his decades of experience as an artist. And he continues to explore who he is - and is becoming - as he makes and refines his art, every day Visit @siddanielsofficial on instagram or siddaniels.com for more details about his life and art
Episode 16 Eva Blossom
October 18, 2021 11:39 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBWhere are you on your journey? Are you open to learning from and connecting more deeply with other people, power animals, the natural world that surrounds us...? Eva Blossom talks about the shamanic journey, vulnerability as our truth, and the power of looking into the eyes of another Visit innerblossom.ca to learn more about gaining greater awareness and healing through the practices of shamanism
Episode 15 Duncan Meerding
October 04, 2021 13:46 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat does it mean to be disabled? And how might we be disabling others despite good intentions? Duncan Meerding is a lighting and furniture designer-maker from Tasmania. He's also visually impaired. How does that affect his work? I learned a lot about vulnerability, accessibility, and sustainability from our conversation Be sure to check out Duncan's work on instagram @duncanmeerding or online at duncanmeerding.com.au
Episode 14 Gary Trente
September 20, 2021 19:59 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBGary Trente is a gifted artist who shares wonderful insights into the act of making art and what it means to him, whether he is painting, drawing, or working through the process of creating his next piece. Even during those periods in his life when he was doing other things, he never stopped thinking about making art. Check out his profile @garytrente to see some of his beautifully rendered drawings of the buildings and streets of Manhattan.
Episode 13 Lynda Williams
September 06, 2021 15:22 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBLynda Williams is a pioneer in multiple realms Among many accomplishments, she wrote a 10-book series set in Okal Rel, a universe of her own creation She shares her thoughts and experiences of writing, being published, connecting with an audience, and creating works of art in the spirit of #slowculture Learn more about her work at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_Williams
Episode 12 Teddy Syrette
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBTeddy Syrette/Ozhawa Anung Kwe/Yellow Star Woman tells compelling stories about their life as a first nation two-spirit actor, artist, and advocate The residential school system and what it represents should haunt and inform all Canadians Follow them on instagram @ozhawa_anung_kwe
Episode 11 Jocelyn Lee
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBMy conversation with Jocelyn Lee made me realize how vulnerability and strength truly complement each other The proof is in her photographs, which marry them in the most exquisite way Be sure to check out Jocelyn's website jocelynleestudio.com and her work on instagram @jocelynleephotography
Episode 10 personal reflection
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBI took some time to reflect on what I've learned so far from my generous guests who have shared their experiences and insights, for which I'm very grateful.
Episode 10 My nephew & a butterfly
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBI took this opportunity to reflect on what I've heard from the people I've spoken with so far, what it has meant to me in my personal life, and what the podcast is about
Episode 10 Personal reflection: My nephew & a butterfly
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBI took this opportunity to reflect on what I've heard from the people I've spoken with so far, what it has meant to me in my personal life, and what the podcast is about
Episode 10 Personal reflection
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBI took this opportunity to reflect on what I've heard from the people I've spoken with so far, what it has meant to me in my personal life, and what the podcast is about
Episode 9 Nicole Travers
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBAs Nicole Travers explains, her art is "...almost like a subtle takeover..." Nicole works mainly with beads, inspired by traditional quillwork She stitches modern designs into fish skins she tans herself, highlighting beautiful personal, family, and cultural identities Learn more about Nicole's work on instagram @blomidonbeadwork
Episode 8 Erika Doyon
June 28, 2021 15:08 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBErika Doyon, tattoo artist and shop owner, shares stories about the art of tattooing, mentoring artists, and her remarkable grandmother.
Episode 7 Mary Ann Becker
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBMary Ann Becker shares her experiences and insights into photography on the streets of Paris and we talk about the relative challenges of expressing ourselves through different media And how important it is to believe in ourselves and how we choose to live our lives Learn more about Mary Ann's work at maryannbecker.com
Episode 6 Jianli Wu
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBI enjoyed a lovely conversation with Jianli Wu, a video game concept artist who explains how painting sexy beautiful men changed his life We can never underestimate the importance of being open and honest with ourselves if we want to create our best work You can explore his art online at artstation.com/jianliwu and on instagram @jianliwuart
Episode 5 Jeanne Quinn
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBJeanne Quinn is a ceramic installation artist and professor who creates magnificent pieces that will catch your breath She talks about some of her most impactful pieces and the stories behind them Be sure to check out her work at jeannequinnstudio.com and on instagram @quinnje1957
Episode 4 Casey 'Remrov' Vormer
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBCasey 'Remrov' Vormer is a self-taught artist and autism advocate who creates spectacularly rich photorealistic drawings of animals, people, and landscapes As he explains, when you struggle and things don't turn out as you'd want them to, loosen up and allow life to flow Experience his work online at https://www.remrovsartwork.com and on instagram @remrov_artist
Episode 4 Casey (Remrov) Vormer
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBCasey (Remrov) Vormer is a self-taught artist and autism advocate who creates photorealistic drawings of animals, people, and landscapes.
Episode 3 Natasha de Grunwald
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBNatasha de Grunwald is a massage practitioner and author with expertise in therapeutic Thai bodywork and breathwork She shares her personal experiences in coming to terms with our desire for external validation balanced against the more urgent need to express our true selves Learn more about Natasha's work at https://natashadegrunwald.co.uk/ and on instagram @natasha.degrunwald
Episode 2 Robert Kabwe
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBRobert Kabwe talks about truth, censorship, and his lovely work in web design and natural open world video games Be sure to download Wilderless and check out Protopop on Google Play and on instagram @protopopgames
Episode 1 Amanda Marchand
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBAmanda Marchand is a wonderful photographer and writer I've known for over 40 years, and she shares some of the inspirations and experiences that led to beautiful projects such as Night Garden and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again Check out her work at amandamarchand.com and on instagram @amandabethmarchand
Welcome to Vulnerability in life and art
April 15, 2021 13:44 - 5 minutes - 6.13 MBThis first episode explains the idea behind the series and what I hope you might take away from it I speak with artists and other creatives about how they feel as they reveal themselves through their work