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The Truth In This Art - An Arts & Culture Podcast

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The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.

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The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.

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English

Episodes

Q+A with YOWIE Founder Shannon Maldonado (The Truth In This Art Beyond : Philadelphia)

3/31/2023
In this episode, we'll hear from Shannon Maldonado, the founder and creative director of YOWIE, a popular lifestyle shop and design studio in Philadelphia. Shannon shares her journey from being a fashion designer to becoming a successful shop owner and hospitality designer. She talks about her unique approach to curating products and designing spaces that bring joy and make people feel special. Join us as we learn more about Shannon's creative process and her vision for the future of...

Duration:00:39:46

Q+A with YOWIE Founder Shannon Maldonado (The Truth In This Art Beyond : Philadelphia)

3/31/2023
In this episode, we'll hear from Shannon Maldonado, the founder and creative director of YOWIE, a popular lifestyle shop and design studio in Philadelphia. Shannon shares her journey from being a fashion designer to becoming a successful shop owner and hospitality designer. She talks about her unique approach to curating products and designing spaces that bring joy and make people feel special. Join us as we learn more about Shannon's creative process and her vision for the future of...

Duration:00:39:46

Q+A with curator Chenoa Baker

3/30/2023
In this episode, we are excited to chat with Chenoa Baker, an empathetic and dynamic curator who is dedicated to equity and collectivism in her work. Chenoa empowers clients to elevate their social impact, publication, and exhibition projects with a unique perspective informed by her background as a descendant of self-emancipators. Currently serving as the Associate Curator at Beacon Gallery, Chenoa has curated a variety of shows, including Simone Leigh at ICA/Boston and Touching Roots:...

Duration:00:38:21

Q+A with visual artist Sarah Clough

3/29/2023
Join us as we talk with Baltimore-based visual artist, writer, teacher, and curator Sarah Clough about her creative journey and experiences in the art world. From her exhibitions in the United States and South Korea to her Denis Diderot and Artist’s Grant, we'll delve into her artistic influences and inspirations, and how she weaves her writing and visual arts practices together in unique ways. Creators & Guests Rob LeeSarah CloughThe Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores...

Duration:00:55:10

Q+A with visual artist Lauren Castellana

3/28/2023
In this episode of Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Lauren Castellana, a Baltimore-based photographer and the Director of Photographic Services at Towson University. Lauren's award-winning work has shaped the photographic identity of the university for over seven years, and she is graduating with an MFA this spring. Her love of lighting and cinema shapes her art, creating complex environmental portraits that verge on the surreal. Tune in to hear more about Lauren's work and her...

Duration:00:36:18

Q+A with UpSurge Baltimore's Kory Bailey

3/27/2023
Join us as host Rob Lee interviews Kory Bailey, the Chief Ecosystem and Relationship Officer at UpSurge Baltimore, an Angel Investor, and a devoted father. Kory is on a mission to connect people and organizations in the tech sector to create more opportunities for job creation and growth, especially for underestimated founders. In this episode, Kory shares his vision for Baltimore's Equitech future and discusses his work cultivating regional and national relationships to support the thriving...

Duration:00:38:14

Q+A with story artist Siti Lu

3/26/2023
In this episode of Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Siti Lu, an animation director, storyboard artist, and animator from Los Angeles. Siti shares her experiences studying character animation at CalArts and her journey to becoming a storyboard artist at Cartoon Network and Netflix Animation. She discusses her work on popular shows such as We Baby Bears and Close Enough. Listeners will gain insight into the world of animation and Siti's creative process. Creators & Guests Rob...

Duration:00:29:30

Q+A with digital artist Megan Klink

3/26/2023
Megan E. L. Klink is a digital artist, independent curator, and creative director based in Washington, D.C. She graduated with an MFA in Curatorial Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a B.A. in Art History with a concentration in Global Contemporary Art from Washington College. Klink currently works in creative marketing at VERSUS, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand with best-in-class hospitality venues, a cutting-edge marketing agency and an innovative venture arm....

Duration:00:40:54

Q+A with Ceramic Artist Heather Ossandon-Chapman

3/25/2023
Heather Ossandon-Chapman creates ceramics that reflect her distinct background. Throughout her career, she has traveled through Asia, Central America, Europe and the United States. These experiences have cultivated techniques and methods that are incorporated into her studio practice. Focusing on functional pottery, and sculptural still lifes; traditional practices and everyday objects are the spotlight of her work. Ossandon operates HEOS Ceramics in Baltimore, MD. She has shown her artworks...

Duration:00:45:59

Q+A with curator Jennifer Zwilling (The Truth In This Art Beyond : Philadelphia)

3/24/2023
In today's episode of the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia, host Rob Lee interviews Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio. Together, they discuss Jennifer's career, the art of curation and what makes Philadelphia's artist unique. Learn more about The Clay Studio Here: https://www.theclaystudio.org/ Creators & Guests Jennifer ZwillingRob LeeThe Clay StudioWelcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost...

Duration:00:40:21

Q+A with Ceramic artist Ara Koh

3/23/2023
Ara Koh was born in Seoul, South Korea from a fashion designer mother, and an industrial designer father. She received her BFA in Ceramics and Glass from Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea in 2018, and was an exchange student at California State University, Long Beach in 2016. Ara graduated with an MFA in Ceramic Art at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2020. Her works are installations claiming space. The intensity of the labor, repetitiveness, and palliative...

Duration:00:43:02

Q+A with Media-Tech Entrepreneur Crystal I. Berger

3/22/2023
Join host Rob Lee as he interviews Crystal I. Berger, the founder of EBO, an all-inclusive booking platform for media appearances. Crystal is a media-tech entrepreneur with over a decade of experience at FOX News Channel as a Senior Booking Producer and National News Feature Host. In this episode of Truth in This Art, Crystal discusses her journey in increasing on-air diversity by 85% while managing 1,300 local stations nationwide. She also talks about her technology, EBO, which addresses...

Duration:00:42:53

Q+A with Thread Coffee's Nani Ferreira-Mathews

3/21/2023
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nani Ferreira-Mathews, an author, freelance journalist, and community organizer, and a worker-owner at Thread Coffee Roasters in Baltimore, Maryland. With a bachelor's degree in journalism from Georgia State University, Nani started her career in coffee in a small Brooklyn cafe in 2011. Over the years, she has worked for various coffee roasting companies, learning about coffee production and sales, before joining Thread Coffee Roasters as their...

Duration:00:47:58

Q+A with artist & author Rafi Perez

3/20/2023
In today's episode of the Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Rafi Perez, an award-winning contemporary artist,. the author of The Rogue Artist's Survival Guide, which is part of The Rogue Artist Series. This book offers an honest and unconventional approach to demystifying marketing for artists. Through his own journey, he provides the tools and mindset to navigate the art world and create a successful career. Together, they discuss Rafi's decision to leave his corporate career and...

Duration:00:55:51

Q+A with Visual artist Krishna Bala Shenoi

3/19/2023
Krishna Bala Shenoi is a visual artist who spends his days working on illustrations and exploring film. His artwork, spanning a variety of styles, has accompanied children’s literature in picture books and short story collections from Tulika, Scholastic, Penguin, Karadi and Speaking Tiger, with projects from other publishers currently in development. Additionally, Krishna is the portrait-ist for Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists,...

Duration:00:49:33

Q+A with artist Frankie Gautier

3/18/2023
Francis Gautier, grew up living between Providence, Rhode Island and New York City. His family spent their weekdays in RI and the weekends in NYC. From a very young age, he fell in love with art in many forms but particularly the urban graffiti street art. Francis began emulating the graffiti he would observe as well as photographing everything he could within a cameras reach. Ultimately, “I thought I was going to be a lifetime graffiti writer” says Gautier. However while studying for his...

Duration:00:30:54

Q+A with artist Sheryl Oring (The Truth In This Art Beyond : Philadelphia)

3/17/2023
Sheryl Oring is Dean of the School of Art at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Sheryl Oring examines critical social issues through projects that incorporate old and new media to tell stories, examine public opinion and foster open exchange. Using tools typically employed by journalists (the camera, the typewriter, the pen, the interview and the archive) she builds on experience in her former profession to create installations, performances, artist books and internet-based works that...

Duration:00:50:41

Q+A with illustrator Nick Tofani

3/15/2023
In this episode, host Rob Lee sits down with Nick Tofani, an illustrator hailing from Massachusetts whose art is centered around the realms of horror and gaming. Join Rob as he delves into Nick's creative process, discussing his inspirations and techniques for bringing his chilling visions to life. Along the way, they explore the intersection between art and fear, and the unique challenges and rewards of creating illustrations that are both visually stunning and viscerally terrifying....

Duration:00:41:52

Q+A with award-winning cartoonist Liza Donnelly

3/13/2023
Join host Rob Lee as he sits down with the talented Liza Donnelly, an award-winning cartoonist and author. In this episode, Liza shares her experience as a cartoonist for The New Yorker and the inspiration behind her work. They delve into the history of women in cartooning and the unique challenges they have faced in the industry. Liza also discusses her latest book, Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Greatest Women Cartoonists and Their Cartoons, offering an insightful look at the work of some...

Duration:00:42:44

Interview with artist Ariel Barbosa

3/12/2023
Welcome to this episode of the Rob Lee Interviews podcast! In this installment, Rob sits down with Ariel Barbosa, a community organizer, artist, and capoeirista who is proud to call both Baltimore and Bahia, Brasil her homes. Ariel is launching a new organization called "A Gente," which translates to "the people" in Brazilian Portuguese. Through this organization, Ariel hopes to broaden our understanding of what "us" means, and to reconnect the African diaspora through events and art spaces...

Duration:00:42:51

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