This is my (Natasha Maidoff) conversation with JoAnne McFarland, a visual artist and poet living and working in Brooklyn. Founder of Artpoetica. Her mission as an artist is to reflect on the brutal truth of what she sees around her and to honor and celebrate the ability to thrive in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. She's committed to one creative act every day. Follow her on Instagram: @joannemcfarland55