Back to the Drawing Board: Recent Episodes
Emilija Angelovska
Back to the Drawing Board cultivates a unique perspective on the shape, role and meaning of visual art in the everyday world. Through interviews with adventurous and out-of-the-box thinkers and makers, Back to the Drawing Board instills an approachable and fun integration of life and art.
I wanted to wrap up the podcast by sitting down with my friend Jana, and giving her the reins. As somebody without an art background, Jana interviewed me about the past 3.5 years, including difficult moments, my favorite episodes and what my plans for the future are. Enjoy and thank you for following along for the journey!
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And here it is: the final episode of the Back to the Drawing Board podcast. It seems so fitting to end off on a topic that originally was the reason why I started the podcast: community! I was at a place where I felt like I lost my creative community and connecting with likeminded people and talking about all things creative through the podcast was my answer to this. In this last episode, I chat with Megan Sjuts, a graphic designer, educator and creative coach about all the challenges young creatives face, such as comparison and lack of community. I hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode I'm chatting with Pascale Côté, a business and creativity coach, about all things creative process, reframing the sensitivity of creatives as something that makes them excellent at their work, and the vicious cycle of overworking and being underpaid. Pascale finishes the episode with offering some awesome tips that you can implement today, so make sure you stick around until the end!
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Ready for another solo episode? Inspired by a suggestion from a listener, I take the time here to present the case of Strike MoMA and my thoughts on what this means for me. Strike MoMA is a movement challenging the institutions of the art system today to do better in terms of both their actions and words. I hope you enjoy!
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After a two month break, I am happy to return with a conversation about graphic novels, journalism, facts and observation. Listen to my chat with artist Alex Bodea to find out more about her graphic novel 'The Fact Finder.'
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This week I'm chatting with Michael and Brian Thibodeau, brothers and creators of the project 'Quarantined Portraits': a record of the different ways creatives deal with the pandemic. The book features portraits that Brian created of all of the 51 participants, alongside a QR code that allows the reader to listen to each interview session.
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The guest this week is UK based artist Emma Smith. We chat about what social practice means to her, working with large multidisciplinary teams, and the more subtle ways of communication, such as sound.
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In this episode you get a peak at my conversation with Karran Sahadeo, Creative Director at Business / Arts, a Canadian organization that cultivates partnerships between business and arts organizations. Karran and I chat about how Business / Arts got started way back in 1974, and how organizations have been adapting their programming and funding models in the last rainy year.
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In this episode I am chatting with Kent artist Molly Lambourn, whose interests include womanhood, mundanity and the self. We chat about her exhibition "Women in Protest," what role art can play in gender issues and what it means to be a woman in the arts.
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It's the three year anniversary of the Back to the Drawing Board podcast and to celebrate I collaborated with Paul Gewuerz, the founder of Made to Order Audio for a personalized audiobook that tells the story of the podcast. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to support the Birthday Campaign and get the podcast back to a weekly release schedule click on the links below:
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This episode's guest is architect and author Donald M. Rattner. Inspired by his book My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, we chat about his motivation for writing the book, why it was important for him that the techniques in the book were backed by science and he even gives a sneak peak into the book by sharing one technique with you!
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It's time for me to share the love and share with all of you my current favorite creative podcasts. I list four of them and why I love each of them in this episode. They are the perfect podcasts for those looking to live inspired, curious and creative lives!
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This is probably one of the most important episodes I have ever released and it's with author Alice Rivard. We talk about gatekeeping, the people 'keeping the gates shut' and power dynamics in the art world. If you ever felt like there were random rules or codes in the art world that you didn't understand or didn't fit into, then you'll love this episode!
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Let's talk about mentors!
In this episode I sat down with Esma Kirim, creativity coach and business mentor to discuss all things mentorship, the challenges that creatives struggle with (including MONEY!) and the step-by-step approach she takes to help her clients.
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On this episode I'm joined by photographer and video artist Jay Sullivan to chat about the intersection between memory, psychology and the creative process. We chat about how the creative process helps him shift his narrative around his past, if the final artwork matters, and whether the public can relate to artwork build around such personal experiences and memories.
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Time to learn about the practice of Henna! Join me in this episode, where I sit down with Canadian artist Anoosh Ahmed to discuss the history and origins of henna, the way its used today and how she uses it in her drawings.
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Let's talk more about the Tibetan Buddhist perspective on art and it's role in society!
For this episode, I am talking to Carmen Mensink, a painter and teacher with over 13 years of training. We touch on aspects such as what drew her to tangka painting, the history and tradition of this practice, and her opinion on the contrast between 'Western' and 'Eastern' approaches to art.
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On this episode I am chatting with Jip Heijmerink, who's back on the podcast, this time to tell me more about Thuismuseum, an initiative that brings the museum to your home. We chat about the future of art institutions, the insights those without an art background can bring to the field, and the differences between online and offline art viewing.
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Since recording the last solo episode on my Master's thesis, I realized that I never shared with you my work and research for my Bachelor's thesis. It's on the topic of photography, art as therapy, the memory of the body, and how art can help the creator go beyond the analytical mind. I hope you enjoy!
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In this week's episode I am talking with Paula de Wijs, the co-founder of the Maitreya Institute in the Netherlands. We are talking about the practice of sand mandalas, why and how their made, the role of art in the practice of Buddhism and why the monks and nuns would spend days creating an artwork just for it to be destroyed in the end.
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This episode is with returning guest Chantal Hassard. We follow up on our previous conversation (ep. 49) to talk about how the paint bombs project has turned into a thesis. We also consider the world of art within academia and what artistic research means to us.
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How wonderful would it be to receive a new art print at your doorstep every month?
In this episode I am chatting with Kirsten McCrea, the founder of Papirmass, an art subscription service. We chat about how she started the project, the intimacy of receiving art at home, and how Papirmass made art fun and affordable.
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How does a creative exploration help bring awareness to mental health in students?
In this episode Abhirami and I chat about White Lines Collective, an initiative she began in order to encourages conversations about mental health in the student community through artistic practices. We chat about why and how creative practices can do that, as well as why mental health is of utmost relevance to students.
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You guys asked for it and here it is! It's a solo episode where I summarize my master's thesis from the University of Amsterdam. I wrote (over 50 pages!) about community art projects, narrative and how artists can create 'art' AND engage the community. I hope this episode gives you something interesting to think about!
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In this episode I sat down with artist Margaux Smith and writer Tatum Dooley to learn more about their project Canadian Art in Isolation: an initiative that connects arts and seniors in long term care homes through artwork. We chat about some practical things, such as who donates the work, and some more philosophical things, such as how can art combat isolation?
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In this episode I am talking to Sean Smith, an illustration artist and member of the security department at a museum in Washington D.C. We talk about what it's like to spend so much time around the same artworks, why looking at artwork is vulnerable, and what institutions can do to make the process of engaging with artworks better.
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This is the first episode of the podcast where we talk about architecture! Exciting! I sit down with Ana Mirea, a PhD student in London studying neuroarchitecture. We cover what neuroarchitecture is, where it comes from, and she gives us some real life examples. Enjoy!
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In this episode I sit down with artist and teacher Maksims Kacanovs to talk about the attention mechanism: what it is, why it is flawed, and how we can 'fix' this. Stay tuned until the end, because Maksims gives you one task that you can start doing today to improve and become more aware of your attention mechanism!
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Episodes begin again on Monday, August 3, 2020. Listen to this trailer to find out my intentions with the podcast, as well as get a glimpse of the episodes that are to come!
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This is a fun one! I sat down with Joris Burla and Eline Kersten to talk about their artistic curatorial project where they ask artists to send them a love letter addressed to an artwork they love. We talk about the traditional understanding of love, the characteristics of artists' relationship to an artwork and the sense of nostalgia in their project.
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In this episode I get the chance to talk to Paul Gewuerz, the founder of Allevox, a personalized podcast service. With a background in audiobook narration, Paul creates a funny and insightful podcast orientated around the person you decide to gift this to. Besides his motivation story, we talk about the audio versus visual medium, and the personalized touch that the gifting industry is missing.
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For this episode I sit down with Ingrid Koenig and Randy Lee Cutler, associate professors at Emily Carr University, to chat about the Leaning Out of Windows project. Besides explaining the goals, and giving examples, Ingrid, Randy and I chat about how in this project they are exploring the relationship between science and art. How can artists respond rather than illustrate? Listen to find out!
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On April 23, 2018 I released the first three episodes of the Back to the Drawing Board podcast. To celebrate the upcoming second year birthday, in this solo episode I talk about the five things I have learned in my two years of podcasting. I talk about what it's like having conversations with people I've never met before, being curious when talking to all sorts of different people, and even what this journey has taught me about art.
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In this episode I sit down with artist Hili Greenfeld to chat about her interest in personal memory and public history, why she calls her installations 'environments,' and whether she borrows objects from 'real people' to use in her work. Enjoy!
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In this episode I sit down with Berber Meindertsma from Het Hem, an institution in the Netherlands that strives to create a playful and open approach in creating and experiencing art. Berber and I talk about showing things that others may not consider to be 'art,' the array of individuals they collaborate with, and the Human Library Project, where humans are the books! Enjoy!
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For episode 59 of the podcast, I feature an Amsterdam based organization called See You @ Art. Sitting down with Cathelijne Mulders, the founder, and Anoushka, one of the volunteers, we chat about engagement, the loneliness of an artist's career and how as an exhibition space they train artists to talk about their work.
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In this episode I sit down with Jip Heijmerink, the founder and owner of My Daily Shot of Culture, an organization that strives to encourage young people to engage with arts and culture in the Netherlands. We talk about the aura surrounding cultural events and institutions and how to bring the fun back into a sector that often prefers to take themselves overly-seriously.
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You loved listening to Shinobu and Matt in episode 27 where we talked about their project: Residency for Artists on Hiatus. They are back on the podcast today, and we have more time to delve in deeper into society's need for structure, the relationship between life and art, and we get personal with Shinobu's 2019 year.
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It's time for another solo episode and in this one I share with you some of my thoughts that I formulated in an essay for my philosophy class last semester. But don't let that scary you away! I explain everything, even for people that don't have a philosophy background. The theme: the practice of drawing can bring art back into balance.
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What can art contribute to the mental health conversation?
In this episode I sat down with Fleur Kuypers, project manager of Beautiful Distress, a foundation striving to create awareness and acceptance in society for the mentally ill. In this episode we talk about how art makes heavy topics approachable, and what conclusions we come to if we approach this field through art.
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When was the last time you drew something?
In this episode I have a conversation with D.B.Dowd about some of his ideas on the practice of drawing in his book Stick Figures: Drawing as a Human Practice. We talk about the difference between drawing and painting, how drawing is not used to its full advantage and how we can improve our relationship with it. As an artist passionate about drawing, I am very excited to share this episode with you!
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I sat down with artist Juul Sadee for this episode, to learn more about the Moluccan community and their history, Sadee's interest in working with the group and how the medium of art can open up a conversation.
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What's the link between art and charity?
In this episode I sit down with Stefano Labbia, an Italian author and screenwriter, to talk about graphic novels, the link between art and charity and what the process of letting others visualize your words is like.
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For this episode I sit down with Janine Vangool, the publisher, editor and designer at Uppercase, which publishes books and magazines to spark the imagination and inspire creativity.We talk about publishing in a digital world, paying attention to details, and her love for everything vintage.
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It's time for another solo episode!
In this one I share with you my latest thoughts on 'community.' More specifically, I establish two types of communities, and introduce some psychoanalysis. I believe that the boundary between self and the other can teach us a bit about how we relate to others and on a larger scale, to the 'community.' This theory, I hope to connect, sometime in the future, and bring it back full circle to the art context.
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Can a 'protest,' or an action of dissent, be colorful and clownish?
In this episode I am talking with my friend Chantal Hassard. She did a research project on the squatter movement in Amsterdam and specifically, the paint bombs they create and use in 'protest' of authority. I also share a snippet of her video work at the end of the episode.
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Do you consider your local museum as YOUR museum?
For this episode I sat down with Jeremy Diamond, the CEO at Myseum, a museum with engaging programs and experiences that showcases the stories of Torontonians. We chat about inclusivity, accessibility, and the struggle of staying relevant and addressing current issues as an institution.
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What's up with art education anyways?
For this episode I sat down with Dallas Nachtigall, the founder and brain behind Bestowing the Brush. We chat about art education, how to learn in relation rather than from a textbook and the amazing Fesole Club.
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You loved listening to Katerina from Way Back Home on episode 32, so I invited her back on the podcast! We talk more about creative invitations in shinrin-yoku, nature vs. culture, all of our senses (yes, there's more than 5) and we also answer listener's questions. There's a lot of information packed in this one. Enjoy!
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In this episode I talk to artist and entreprenuer Kanika Gupta about 'stories' in art, how to not let them become the focus, and of course, diversity, disability and representation in the arts. Understanding the viewpoint of an artist is of utmost importance at a time when the arts are rallying for values such as these.
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What is a virtual gallery and how does it work?
I sat down with Lady Pheonix, an inspiring curator and entrepreneur of Yes Universe. We talked about how the digital is affecting the art world, the sense of community around a virtual gallery, and how digital art can serve to inspire and envision a beautiful future.
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Episodes of the Back to the Drawing Board podcast continue Monday, August 5, 2019. Topics include virtual art and galleries, using art for political action, the subject of art in homeschooling, and many more, with guests such as curator Lady PheOnix from Yes Universe, thought leader Dallas Nachtigall from Bestowing the Brush, and of course, artists, such as Chantal Hassard and Kanika Gaputa. New episodes will be released every two weeks with the goal to shift, create conversation and pave a way of revival in the visual arts.
How do we talk about art to other people? And more specifically, what are we publishing about community art projects?
For this solo episode I share my research into external communication materials surrounding community art projects. What things are we talking about, where are we talking about them and if we make these materials easily accessible. I share some real artworks in the Netherlands as case studies!
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In this episode I sat down with Sally McKay, and we talked about neuroaesthetics, a scientific field that looks at art perception. We chat about the field, her research interests, why the art experience should not be seen as so special or separate from other experiences, and why being irritated by an artwork might not be such a bad thing.
Sally literally left me so fascinated after our conversation and I am excited to share this episode with you. Hope you enjoy!
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It's been one year since the podcast released its first episode!
I sit down to tell you what I've enjoyed about this past year, my most recent thoughts on 'collectivity' and how we are going to celebrate the 1 year birthday!
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Do you have creative neighbors?
I sat down with Moira Tait, the director of Brockley Max, a festival in South-East London, to talk about the different types of multiart events that make up the festival, her motivation behind starting the event, and interestingly, the special history of the place where this festival takes place.
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What if you could sit down for dinner with an artist? What would you ask them?
In this episode, I sit down with Christine van den Bergh, the artistic director at Bradwolff Projects, to talk about artist dinners, how food connects people and bringing everyone on an equal level.
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Do you see all the beautiful murals popping up around where you live? Have you ever wondered what is hiding under the facade?
I sat down with curator and writer, Tak Pham, to talk about the housing crisis, how public art is being used by housing development companies, and exactly what this new term 'artwashing' means.
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Have you ever heard of artistic research? What is artistic research?
I sat down with artist Annabel Howland, to talk about her understanding of the term and discipline, the intersection between art, science and finance, as well as what artistic research can offer that other disciplines don't.
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It's time for me to catch you up on some of my latest thoughts on public art projects, and specifically community art projects.
In this episode, I sat down to talk about 'community' as a symbol that is overused and whose meaning is complex, as well as to apply the concept of 'empty spaces' to community art projects.
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What does the Chinese practice of Feng Shui say about art?
I sat down with Rodika Tchi, a Feng Shui expert, to geek out over Feng Shui, meanings and energy in art, colors in your home space and how you can create a space that encourages creativity.
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How can artists balance family life with their practice?
I sat down with Meredith and Susannah from the duo Leisure, to talk about all things collaboration, motherhood and letting go. They share with me the ways having children has influenced their art practice, and some historical examples of women artists and their experience in finding the balance.
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How can schools prepare students to be in the world? And what does socially engaged art have to do with it?
I sat down with Justin Langlois, an artist, educator and organizer, to chat about his ideas of the role socially engaged art can play in post secondary institutions. We also talk about the work that he makes as an artist, and his views on creating measurable differences through art.
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Can being in nature open our senses, inspire us and motivate us to create?
I sat down with Katerina and Keiko, two amazing humans, to talk about the art of Shinrin-yoku, slowing down, and creating from a place of contemplation.
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My sister Ana is back on the podcast!
We talk about our upbringing and experiences in the arts as children, the benefits of engaging in the arts at a young age, and of course, the balance between having fun and actually growing in skills.
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Why do we go to the gallery? Is there something deeper happening with culture and institutions?
In this episode, I consider the results on arts and culture in Canada, based on Statistics Canada's 2016 General Social Survey, combined with my latest readings into cultural policy and governments employing culture as a tool to meet different needs.
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What does creating artwork with patients look like?
Well, Brad Necyk might be giving us a little glimpse into that. I sat down with him to talk about the connection in his work to medicine, how it differs from art therapy and whether expressing illness in modern culture is altering our perception of it.
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Turns out there is such a thing as a Comic Con for artists and it's called SketchKon!
I sat down with Danny and Koosje, the co-founders of the SketchKon Konvention happening on November 2-4 in Pasadena, CA. We talk about drawing as a medium, the wonderful speakers that will be at the event, and how bringing art enthusiasts from behind their computer screens to meet each other in real life can be really rewarding.
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What happens to artists when do not make any art for a while? Are they still artists? What do they do with their time? Do they evaporate into thin air?
I sat down with Matthew Evans and Shinobu Akimoto, the co-directors of the Residency for Artists on Hiatus, to talk about the motivation behind the project, some of the non-art activities the residents do, and what happens after the residents finish the residency.
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It's time for another solo episode!
What's that? I'm back in school? Again? To celebrate learning and new chapters, I cover the five things that art school did not teach me.
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Do museums, galleries and other institutions always tell the truth?
I sat down with Heather Jessup to talk about artists and writers that disrupt our trust in the institution, artists and larger systems at play. Heather is the author of the book This Is Not a Hoax: Unsettling Truth in Canadian Culture, and in this episode she shares the positive aspects of artists intentionally breaking our trust.
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Ah, money. One of the few controversial topics out there, especially when attached to the word art.
I sat down with Max Haiven, the author of the book Art After Money, Money After Art: Creative Strategies Against Financialization, to talk about the commodification of art, the romantic notion of the artist, and of course what we can do to get ourselves out of the mess that is capitalism and art.
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What if we tried to learn about things outside of our chosen discipline?
I sat down with Piero Scaruffi, the founder of the Leonardo Art Science Evenings (LASERs), to chat about curiosity, highjacking technology, art and science, and learning things outside of your discipline. The LASER Talks occur internationally and are a way to bring artists and scientists together for informal presentations and conversations.
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What role do the arts play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools?
I sat down with Dylan Robinson and Keavy Martin, the editors of the "Arts of Engagement" book to talk about the motivation behind the book, the intensity of the TRC events and the role arts play today in political action and healing.
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Can art be funny? Can you make money from art? Can you make money AND make funny art?
I sat down with Erin Moffatt, the creator and founder of Poop Heart, a local business in Calgary. We talk about turning a hobby into a business, how art can indeed by funny and fun, and of course, POOP and sanitization.
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In this solo episode I talk about the community engagement public art project I did in the summer of 2018. I talk about the history behind the project, my process through the community engagement, and whether there is such a thing as too much community engagement.
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What if art making is your unknown talent?
I sat down with the wonderful humans of Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA) in Calgary to talk about their art therapy program with brain injury participants, encouraging and supporting without assisting, and how the program affects the participants.
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Can we anchor our creativity to make sure it doesn't leave as we get older?
I sat down with an extraordinary man, Mark Lewis Wagner, to talk about his extraordinary idea: to create the world's largest illustrated story. We also chat about why art is great for kids and the world, and how he stepped up to remedy the lack of arts education in USA elementary schools.
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What if we could get a glimpse into the future, even if for just a couple of minutes?
In this week's episode, I sat down with Daniel Northway-Frank from imagineNATIVE, to talk about the 2167 project, in which five Indigenous artists created virtual reality experiences of what life will look like in the year of 2167.
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Do artists need sports psychologists? Can the 'troubled artist' sort out their psychological stuff and still create great work?
I sat down with my one and only sister, Ana, to chat about her Master's research looking at the relationship between sports psychology and music. We chat about why psychology is not a thing in the arts, why we need it and how we can get started today.
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Can we play with art, if we haven't gotten the chance to play as a child?
I sat down with Helen McPhaden, the executive director of Stardale Women's Group to talk about her work with Indigenous girls, why using art is powerful, and how to make believe and play with art.
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Out of all the different methods to use in demystifying the culture surrounding art, why did I choose a podcast?
In this episode, Courtney Jordan, the co-host of the Art Opening(s) Podcast and I sit down to talk the similarities of the two podcasts, the differences, and of course, why podcasts are a great medium to achieve our mission. She also shares some upcoming topics on the Art Opening(s) podcast.
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What if you could find little art treasures along your roadtrip this summer?
I sat down with Jennifer Matotek, the director and curator of Dunlop Art Gallery, to talk about this summer's project Roadside Attractions. We talk about cultural tourism, bringing art to where the people are, and what sort of art you can expect to find.
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How do you use art to engage youth in your community? Do skills acquired during art making transfer to the rest of your life?
I sat down with Richard Campbell and Alia Shahab from Antyx Community Arts to talk about their work with Calgary youth. We touched on how art provides youth with an opportunity to find their voice, build connections and gain self confidence.
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Have you embraced your inner child and jumped on the adult coloring book craze?
In this episode I talk to Jessalyn Rohs, the artist behind the Calgary themed coloring book YYC Colours. We chat about the reasons behind the hype, how she choose what places and businesses to feature in the book and embracing doing things we are actually bad at.
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What does actually go through this little head of mine?
Welcome to the Thinking Out Loud Series! These solo episodes will consist of me talking about a topic within the arts that I am passionate about. First up is my interest in arts elitism, collaborative public art, and art as process. Enjoy!
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How does the largest international chalk festival in the USA run on all volunteers? Especially when a part of its foundation is based on pushing the comfort zone?
This week I talked with Denise Kowal, the founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival, about her motivations in launching the festival, what makes it unique and a little bit of history on the fairly new art form.
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Should we embrace our differences and wave our unique flag high?
I sat down with Colin Menzies, the manager of Studio C, a collaborative studio and gallery, to talk about artists pan-disability, speaking our experience and embracing all of the parts of our humanness.
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What if one day you turned the tap on and there was no water coming out? There are projections that the next major wars will be over water.
I sat down with Dorthy Christian, co-editor of Downstream, to chat about the water crisis, Indigenous knowledge, and how the arts and humanities can transform relationships through storytelling.
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Can yoga give you access to your untapped creativity? Is making art a form of meditation?
I sat down with Susan Colon and Gigi Chen, the two artists leading a Meditations on Drawing Retreat, to talk about the connection between yoga and art, and how living in the moment and being observant can up your creative game.
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Why would companies go through the extra work and resources hiring local artists to make handmade work?
This week I sat down with Shawn McCann to talk about art as experience, the value of handmade work and how creating art for a company can be a deep-dive into working with other disciplines.
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Is making art just a luxurious hobby for the wealthy?
In this episode I sat down with Geraldine and Tarik from Canadian Artists for the Poor, to talk about the work the not-for-profit does to provide vulnerable artists with the resources and time to produce art. How can art improve life once the basic needs of food, water and shelter are taken care of?
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What can doctors learn from making art?
For this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jock Murray to talk about the Medical Humanities Program he founded as Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University. We discuss the qualities a good physician needs to have, how patients benefit by interacting with a well-balanced physician, and how doctors can learn to appreciate their work by incorporating a little bit more of the arts and humanities in their lives.
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Can taking naps change the world?
In this episode I sit down with artist Barbara Bickel to talk about her collective's project, The Nap Ins, the power of napping collectively and what happened when Fox News aired a completely biased news segment on it.
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What happens when art, science and engineering are mashed up into one big spectacle?
In this episode I sit down with Mary Anne Moser, co-founder and president of Beakerhead, a five-day spectacle in Calgary, to talk about the intersection of technical and creative streams, being fascinated with life and changing a culture one event at a time.
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Welcome to the Back to the Drawing Board Podcast. In this episode I sit down to tell you a little bit about myself, the motivation behind the podcast, and what you can expect.
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