Carole and I talk about self-publishing, how fiction may be inspired or interpreted by real life, distinguishing literary from contemporary fiction, opportunities for creating works about older women, what it might mean to write about protagonists different than ourselves, and how fiction can help us feel we're not alone Look for Carole Scott's book The Broken Heart Repair Plan and check out @carolemscott on instagram
Although slightly sidetracked by my recent trip to Hawaii, my conversation was mainly focused on writer and performer Megan Phillips' insights into circles of intimacy and layers of vulnerability, which has really helped me in terms of figuring out what to be vulnerable about to whom under what circumstances. And when it comes to resistance, as she explains, "You're exactly where you need to be, and you're further along than you think." Please remind yourself of that anytime you may feel discour...
I learned a lot from my conversation with Giuseppe (Joe) Di Leo "Art matters," "art is about recording a felt life," "intimacy is drawing", "art gives me a sensation of worthiness," and what it means when a broken femur is healed These feelings are so important to share, and I am grateful to Joe for expressing them Be sure to check out Joe's work at giuseppedileodrawing.com and on instagram @giuseppe.dileo.64 Art should disturb the comfortable, because "in art, there are no secrets"...
...in walks the human being, who is the clown... I learned a lot from Joe about the role of the clown in a performance and also in our society at large. To be able to laugh, be present, and release tension - what gifts Here are several ways to experience what Joe has to offer. Look for him on instagram @joe_de_paul, facebook @joseph.d.paul.71 and online at www.tim-and-joe.com. And definitely watch Placebo on youtube!
Well this was a scary episode for me to record, talking out loud about a solo show and the stories I might choose to tell But what a great exercise What stories would you tell about your own experiences and the meanings you might be able to draw from them?
What is revealed through a gaze between subject and artist? As a Hawaii-based landscape and portrait photographer, Jeremiah elicits deep longings, fears, and desires by holding us in a space of still presence As he explains, vulnerability is a tool we can use in our relationships that gives permission for others to disarmour themselves, which can then help us come together as community, society, and humanity Check out his work at jeremiahmkjohnson.com and on instagram @jeremiahmkjohnson...
From PhD studies in biomechanics to street, wedding, and portrait photography, Dan Aponte learned to trust and hone his skills and judgement in a new field as he went along What is the relationship between vanity and vulnerability? What are our needs for being seen and feeling validated? What are you revealing about yourself and the subjects of your work? Where are you investing the most time and energy? And what is your version of infinity? Share your work Check out Dan's work online at danapon...
I went a little off the beaten track this time In this episode, I speak with paralympic cyclist Marie-Claude Molnar. She shares her insights into what it takes to build confidence, stretch boundaries, and achieve the highest levels of performance in any field, by refusing to settle in the comfort zone and instead taking one step at a time to reach the top of the mountain The only way you can find out if you can do something is to try Check out her accomplishments at mariecmolnar.com and follow h...
Emma Ressel is a still life photographer who creates striking images of food and animals, exploring things below the surface we don't often talk about, from life and ripeness to rot and death. We discussed the stories we tell ourselves about the natural world, including our relationships with animals and the interplay between beauty and repulsion. Be sure to check out Emma's work online at emmaressel.com and on instagram @emma.ressel
Lydia talked with me about vulnerability and letting go, being visual and creating images in our minds, defiance, discomfort and kindergarten As she explains, allowing oneself to be vulnerable is actually more courageous than not looking Be sure to check out her work at lydiapanas.com and on instagram @lydiapanas
There's something interesting about the dichotomy Christine sets up between failure and joy. And how your tolerance for each can depend on the field in which you may be playing at the moment And also, vulnerability as the opposite of control. I can identify with that. I feel like I can manage that in my day job, but am certainly not as comfortable in other domains - including drawing, photography, even this podcast Christine Guy is the founder, creative director, entrepreneurial spirit, and arti...
Andrew Fedynak is a highly talented and committed fine art documentary photographer, as well as the publisher and designer of Zatara Press We talked about storytelling and workflow, analog and digital photography, wabi sabi, photos not taken, artists and creatives, and the influences of social media Check out www.fedynak.com and www.zatarapress.com to see what Andrew has accomplished. You can also visit @zatarapress on Instagram to learn more...
Candice Nixon talks about graphic design, glass art, and the natural power of art to heal both the artist and those of us fortunate enough to experience her pieces Be sure to check out her work @meltingpotstudio.ca on Instagram and www.meltingpotstudio.ca And if I ever use the word 'pretty' again in reference to a work of art, please put me out of my misery!
It's not just that Micah Perry describes himself as a passionate, limitless person and artist You can see it in his pieces themselves, whether tattoos, paintings, sculptures, or photographs - there's a strong sense of movement and life in his work that is captivating We talked among other things about the nature of vulnerability, and Micah makes an interesting distinction between feeling vulnerable and being vulnerable
After several days sick in bed, I thought more about what we see and don't see - and even more importantly, what we're not able to see, trying to tie together some reflections on self-knowledge and vulnerability
I really enjoyed my conversation with Kristina. Among other things, we talked about puppetry, storytelling without words, collaborating with others, and what it means to call herself an artist Be sure to check out her work on instagram @kristinatroske because the experiences she creates through her art are absolutely amazing
Debe Arlook is a photographer, educator, contributing editor, and advisor, and she also offers printing services for fine art photographers I really enjoyed our conversation and the range of topics we covered, from control and flow, to meditation and the viewer's experience, to happy accidents Be sure to check out Debe's work - including her project one, one thousand... - on instagram @debearlook and at debearlookphotography.com...
I tried something different... I was reading a great book over the weekend and decided to share some of the authors' ideas in this episode. Let me know what you think: vulnerabilitylifeart@gmail.com The book, Art as Therapy , was written by Alain de Botton and John Armstrong and published in 2013. They explore various functions of art and then suggest organizing museums and galleries to enlighten us about core meaningful themes - such as Love or Nature - rather than the places or periods in whic...
Born in St Petersburg Russia and living now in Dubai, classically trained mezzo soprano Yana Mann writes, performs, and produces music in collaboration with artists around the world. As she says with a laugh, "All my life is a big risk." But she has never let that stop her from experimenting with different styles of music and creating incredible experiences throughout her career, from performing opera as a young girl in Russia to her world premiere debut at Carnegie Hall earlier this year. Learn...
I 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 we...
Joy 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 @thejoyfuljotter...
Minna 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 Laurence Ca...
Sara 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
Nate 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
P.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! vulnerabilitylifeart@gmail.com
Season 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
This 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
During 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
Mixed 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
I 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
