What if art could serve as both a mirror to injustice and a sanctuary for the soul? What happens when the world tries to fit your identity into a narrow predetermined box? I sit down with multi-disciplinary artist Phoebe Boswell to explore the "porous space" between heritage and headline. From the lush landscapes of Kenya to the structured life rooms of London, Phoebe shares how she navigated a "rude awakening" in the West by building a visual language that refuses to be simplified. We delve into the power of multidisciplinary storytelling and the radical act of reclaiming one's voice after it has been challenged by the gatekeepers of industry.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Identity Through Art

03:47 Childhood Influences and Cultural Displacement

07:05 Navigating Racial Identity in England

09:14 Finding Artistic Voice and Overcoming Criticism

16:48 The Complexity of Storytelling in Art

20:08 Community Engagement and Collaborative Art

26:34 Reclaiming Water and Personal Healing

31:51 The Evolution of Artistic Success

36:43 Redefining the Role of the Artist

Connect with Phoebe:

Follow Phoebe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebe.boswell/?hl=en

Phoebe's website: https://www.phoebeboswell.com/

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.

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