Episode 15: Michael Anthony García

Michael Anthony García (https://www.mrmichaelme.com/) is a multidisciplinary artist, independent curator, and activist. His work takes many forms and attempts to addresses personal, local, and global issues, often highlighting those in this world who are marginalized, unseen, and under appreciated. Whether he is curating a show of someone else’s work, doing a live performance interacting with a video and audience, or presenting a very personal one man exhibit made up of sculptures created from old clothing and furniture, Michael is sharing with us his passion and what drives him to be an artist as he attempts to make a positive difference in his life and community and world as a whole.
Some of the subjects we discuss: Dual citizenship Early life/College Discovering art Mark Monroe Finishing school/Move to Dallas Graphic production/Art Direction job Move to Austin Los Outsiders Curation projects Performance work Sculptural object art Suspension of belief Chimera at Grayduck Sci-fi influence Processing current events El Capacitor Working with the community Austin art scene/Gentrification Comedy and humor Self care and saying no
Banner photo by Kelly Ngo