ARTifacts Podcast

In this episode, Marisa interviews emerging artist in the film industry, Pablo De la Fuente. Pablo talks about the process of creating Laius, a film collaboration with friend Diego Ramírez. He also chats about co-hosting the podcast Macondo Filmmaking, taking on a new role as an assistant at New Cadence Productions, and his favorite aspects about the film industry. Pablo even touches on the importance of creating better representations of Latinos on screen and finding more ways to share their stories in the media.

Follow Pablo @pablodlfp

Check out the trailer for Laius at

https://vimeo.com/441013306

Check out Macondo Filmmaking on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6n11ogaqZ3xIvddPCWNaZK?si=f-jxSprbTbmxxqhT7uZY7w

or watch the interviews on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSNvgORbEMCsRLR8xTm4aw/videos

Check out Pablo’s work on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntPcRsjdst-msC6Dm5QUbA

In this episode, Marisa interviews dancer, teacher, and choreographer Earlyn Whitehead. They chat about her piece “Woven Recognitions,” which explores the convergence of tap with modern contemporary movement. She talks about her choreographic process and performance opportunities with Same Planet Performance Project and Kelly Anderson Dance Theatre. Earlyn also shares her experience with dance burnout and how her recent break from it reignited her love for teaching.

Check out Earlyn’s work on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ewhitehead

Follow Earlyn @earlynwhitehead

Check out Earlyn’s performance in Kelly Anderson Dance Theatre’s “THE END IS HERE and that’s ok” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLEDg-oSbQk

In this episode, Marisa interviews visual artist Wyatt Micka. He shares his love of capturing nature scenes with watercolor. They also discuss art in video games, homemade Halloween props, and of course…Bob Ross. Don’t forget to stick around at the end to hear Wyatt answer some rapid fire questions.

*All of Wyatt’s works that we discuss in this episode can be found on ARTifact’s website or the following link: https://imgur.com/a/YDkxY

Follow Wyatt on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/wmicka

In this episode, Marisa interviews musician, photographer, and filmmaker Gift Chinda. He shares his journey of learning the cello, becoming a photographer, and discovering international films. They also discuss the early stages of his new upcoming film, Feels Like Home, touching on the importance of telling stories of those from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Follow Gift @depschin

Check out his work at https://www.diepriye.com

Donate to his film, Feels Like Home, at https://gofund.me/0616ee0b

And we’re back with a new season of ARTifacts! To start the new year, Marisa talks with dancers, artists, self-starters, and activists Maria Blanco and Yariana Baralt Torres! We chat about their Chicago dance organization LOUD BODIES and discuss their mission of promoting social activism, representation, and collaboration through dance. They look back on their previous works and answer some rapid fire questions. Maria and Yariana also share their upcoming project where they will commission choreographers to create a new social justice based work alongside a local, non-profit organization. You can apply now and donate to LOUD BODIES on their website at loudbodiesdance.com.

Check out LOUD BODIES website

https://www.loudbodiesdance.com

Follow LOUD BODIES @loudbodiesdance

Follow Maria @myhairisbiggerthanyours

Follow Yariana @yariananicole

Call for Choreographers Application here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2fBKyEOQhrLq_qIM9kdM7mov4fHVPWaCWv_1U3I8p1yynMA/viewform?gxids=7628

Donate to LOUD BODIES

https://www.gofundme.com/f/annual-nonprofit-collaboration?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

https://www.patreon.com/loudbodiesdance?fan_landing=true

Donate to the Chicago Period Project

https://www.chicagoperiodproject.org/donate

In this episode, Marisa interviews musician Gavin Chisholm. They talk about his early music training, his role with former band Blue Walls, and his current music tastes. They touch on Gavin’s experiences with performing on stage and in coffee shops while also sharing his other passions like cooking and watching soccer.

Follow Blue Walls on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/079o9NdVucJs9BEtKnUsCp?si=5EzELNfCSruHxYRbYra4KA

Follow Blue Walls at https://www.instagram.com/boysofbluewalls/ or https://www.facebook.com/bluewalls419

Follow Gavin at https://www.instagram.com/gav.chisholm/ or https://www.facebook.com/gavin.chisholm.12

Check out another interview with Gavin at the Loyola Phoenix

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2020/04/loyola-senior-gavin-chisholm-plays-the-blues-for-production-night-session-two/

In this episode, tune in to hear Marisa interview pop culture guru and future owner of Monarch Comics Ed Katschke! They dive into Ed’s extensive knowledge about the comic book industry and history. They also chat about his other interests including baking, Broadway, and Taylor Swift. You don’t want to miss this fun episode!

Monarch Comics Address

Colonial Village Shopping Center

4400 Heatherdowns Blvd #11B

Toledo, OH 43614

Hours

Monday-Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-5:30pm

*starting in January, following Ed’s takeover as owner, Monarch’s will be closed on Mondays

Check out their website https://www.monarchcomics.net

Follow Monarch Comics on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/monarchcomic

In this episode, Marisa interviews athlete, photographer, and filmmaker Kevin Gunawan. They chat about Kevin’s love for running and his role as a digital creator for the Loyola Athletic department. They discuss his filmmaking process, camera gear, and pursuit of merging sport culture with film and photography. Towards the end of the episode Marisa asks Kevin rapid fire questions, so make sure you stick around!

Follow him @kgunaa

Check out some of his video highlights including https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRlbks4x6QY&feature=emb_title and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvPaGoS5UWE

Check out his some of his vlogs on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ER7DQ6Cf0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t0nFRzethI&t=97s

In this episode, Marisa talks with photographer, Baily Managhan, about her love of capturing people in their own environments. They also discuss her experiences with computer animation, her job at Disney World, and her projects with music groups OK Creators and Hera.

Check out Baily’s work on https://bmanaghan.wixsite.com/baymanphotos

Buy her photo prints at https://baymanphotos.darkroom.tech

Follow her @_bay.man (DM for inquiries and collaborations)

In this episode of ARTifacts, Marisa interviews dance and biology double major Masha Bandouil. They discuss Masha's journey of exploring scientific concepts through dance. They talk about her recent projects that involve bioluminescent bacteria, genetics, and Dance with the Doc.

Check out Masha's Dance of the Double Helix on www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8MlTc9FR…3w4l7OKokbL3LJMiY

Check out Masha's Dance with the Doc Videos on walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/loca…cago-illinois-2/

Follow her at www.instagram.com/masha_bandouil/