The Color in Art: Recent Episodes
Samarth Ramaswamy
Whether you are an emerging underrepresented artist who is seeking support, or someone who simply wants to learn more about this issue, you've come to the perfect place. By sharing conversations with artists of various identities and cultures as well as his own stories, Samarth Ramaswamy explores the issue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts community. Does one of the most "accepting" industries in the world still suffer from discrimination on the basis of one's identity? Listen to The Color in Art on Anchor, Spotify and Apple Music--new episodes every other Friday.
on episode 16 of The Color in Art, listeners learn more about Ishita Mili and her experiences as a South Asian creator, dancer, teacher, entrepreneur, and more. she illustrates her stories and imparts valuable knowledge to other minority artists (a global majority, in reality). enjoy!
on episode 15 of The Color in Art, listeners get immersed in the life of Ricardo Khan as a playwright and artist of African and Indian descent. he shares his insightful and valuable experiences, stories, and advice for other minority artists. you will learn more about Ricardo and his take on DEI in the arts. enjoy!
on episode 14 of The Color in Art, listeners learn about Deepa Liegel and her story as a South Asian artist. she has taken her identity, every aspect, and made it an integral aspect of her life. you'll hear about her experiences, advice, and honest thoughts regarding DEI in the dance field and as a whole. enjoy!
on episode 13 of The Color in Art, listeners take a peak into the life of Vikas Arun and his story as a South Asian queer artist and educator. he shares his experiences and his advice for other minority artists in our conversation, and i hope you all enjoy!
on episode 12 of The Color in Art, listeners learn more about Sara Harberson-- the founder of Application Nation, a college counseling community that gives advice to college applicants and their families, as well as the author of Soundbite, her successful book about understanding and being proud of your identity. her experiences as a Jewish woman in the college admissions industry as well as being a writer have led her to share her story on this episode. please enjoy this insightful conversation with Sara :)
on episode 11 of The Color in Art, listeners learn more about the interesting stories of Ramita Ravi--a South Asian dancer, choreographer, and educator. Ramita shares her important background and her take on DEI within the arts industry. from bollywood to jazz and contemporary, Ramita has done it all. listen to this episode to learn more about Ramita Ravi and her experiences! enjoy!
on episode 10 of The Color in Art, listeners peek into the life of Jennifer Brown and her lived experiences as an LGBTQ+ artist and entrepreneur. Brown shares her insights into the world of DEI and its relevance in art, as well as important advice for those in the arts industry. listen to this episode to learn more about Jennifer Brown and the role she plays in the important DEI space! as usual, send any questions to @thecolorinart on Instagram. enjoy!
on episode 9 of The Color in Art, listeners meet Anu Mysore--the definition of a versatile artist. from theater and acting to modeling and dance as well as choreography, Anu covers it all. with that, however, comes the struggles and challenges of being an Indian-American artist. listen to this episode to explore more about the adversities Anu has faced when it came to college auditions, job bookings, and other discrimination that is much prevalent in the arts industry. send any questions to @thecolorinart on instagram, and enjoy!
on episode 8 of The Color in Art, listeners learn about the life of HQ Wang, an Asian artist whose life revolves around art and has been impacted significantly by DEI. growing up in Singapore then moving to the US for college, HQ has an experience like no other. listen now!
on episode 7, listeners learn about the life and stories of Sabine Hayes, a Haitian-American interior designer who has had years of experience in the industry. she shares her experience and observations as well as educates listeners in this insightful interview. her unique perspective will fascinate listeners and give them a new perspective. if you have any questions, send it on twitter @TCIApodcast or on instagram @thecolorinart. enjoy!
on episode 6 of The Color in Art, listeners get to hear the insight from Phil Solomon. Phil embodies a true artist--with dancing, acting, and singing in his repertoire. he has choreographed for studios and colleges throughout the tri-state area, and has performed in productions of RENT, In the Heights, The Wild Party, and Altar Boyz, in addition to being featured on the TODAY show and National campaigns on MTV. as a nationally-recognized artist, Phil brings a new perspective on how his identity has shaped his experiences in the arts, bringing insight that could help rising artists who may resonate with his story. this episode takes a look at the good and the bad of the dancing and the acting industry and what steps we can take to make the arts more equitable as a whole. as usual, if you have any questions about the episode, send it using the Spotify Q&A feature if you're listening on Spotify or send questions via twitter (@TCIApodcast) and instagram (@thecolorinart). enjoy!
on episode 5 of The Color in Art, listeners get to learn more about the fascinating stories of Jane Wong, an Asian-American writer, poet, and teacher. From her own adversities to advice for minorities in the industry, Jane is honest and vulnerable with her words. through our conversations, listeners will learn about the literature industry and the numerous DEI stories within it. if you have any questions about the episode, send it using the Spotify Q&A feature if you're listening on Spotify or send questions via twitter (@TCIApodcast) and instagram (@thecolorinart). enjoy!
on episode 4 of The Color in Art, we dive deeper into the life of Nathan Bland and his experiences as a gay male ballet dancer and a studio director. he shares advice for current dance studio owners as well as dancers in the industry. through our conversation listeners get to learn more about DEI in the dance industry in the past and present. send any questions here on spotify, or on twitter and instagram! new episodes every other friday. enjoy!
on episode 3 of The Color in Art, i get to speak with Ashish Jois, a creative director in Mumbai, India. throughout our conversation, we speak about topics such as personal experiences in addition to discriminatory actions within the corporate and media field. get a glimpse of Ashish's life and his perspective regarding DEI in art. send any questions on spotify, twitter, or instagram! stay tuned for new episodes every other friday :)
on the first full episode, i have a conversation with artists Anya Shukla and Kat Lau, who have taken initiative in their community to support teen artists of color through an organization they started called The Colorization Collective. through our conversation we get to learn more about DEI in art as a whole from topics such as TV and media representation to their own personal experiences in the community. send any questions on spotify, twitter, or instagram! new episodes every other friday. enjoy :)
through my personal experiences as well as an explanation of what "diversity, equity, and inclusion in art" truly means, listeners get a basic overview of what The Color in Art is all about. any questions? send it to @TCIApodcast on twitter or DM @thecolorinart on instagram and i will answer all of them in a future episode. stay tuned for new episodes every other friday :)