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- Gamél and his art: "My aim is to produce artwork that tells a story of resilience and what it means to be human, ultimately striving to evoke an atmosphere of eternal search or hunger for meaning".
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GAMÉL
Artist's Statement:
"In 2020, I left the tech industry and moved to Palm Springs to pursue my passion for art full-time. During this time of adjustment, I worked on a painting titled "The Other Side", which proved to be prophetic. In January 2022 I experienced a personal tragedy when my mother passed away from COVID-19. In spite of this sorrow, I found solace and purpose in my artwork which helped me to cope. My works are unique in their use of color, space and materials, drawing on influences from the Renaissance period as well as 60's Pop Art and 21st Century design. The themes explored in these pieces reflect my struggles with life experience and strive for self-alteration. My works often combine hyperreal painting with a variety of materials such as acrylic, oil, steel, wood, transparent resin and Plexiglass to create an immersive viewing experience for the viewer.
By August of 2022 I opened my own gallery in Palm Springs where I exhibit these pieces. In my continual pursuit of self-expression, knowledge and experiences, I am constantly challenging myself to create pieces that are distinctively my own. My aim is to produce artwork that tells a story of resilience and what it means to be human, ultimately striving to evoke an atmosphere of eternal search or hunger for meaning. Through this work I have found healing in the midst of tragedy and hope in spite of life’s struggles. I believe that art is a powerful form of communication and I strive to create pieces that are both informed and individualized, reflecting the depths of my soul for all to witness. My journey continues with each canvas and every brushstroke as I work towards a brighter future. Thank you for joining me in this exploration".
Gamél/Palm Springs, CA/September 2023
Web: https://www.jongamelart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongamelart/
email: [email protected]
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]35 min - Behind the scenes in Hollywood with Costume Designer Cherlyn Lanning
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Cherlyn Lanning, costume designer:
With over 30 years experience dressing the stars as a Costume Designer in Hollywood, Cherlyn Lanning has stories!
She has worked in the film industry for 32 years. She began her career at Western Costume (the world’s largest costume house). Her mentor was costume designer Theadora Van Runkle, (the most notable costume designer of the 21 century) who taught her illustration, costume design and construction.
Over the years, she has worked with well-known actresses such as Faye runaway, Shirley McClain and Debra Winger. Cherlyn worked on many films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Little Women” and “Ed Wood”.
Now living in the Coachella Valley, she is the Costume Designer for The Bent Theatre in Palm Springs.
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]31 min - Paul Hietter and I talk about aging as gay men living in Palm Springs, CA. And he talks about some of the things he's learned in life thus far...
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Paul Hietter
This is Paul's second visit as a guest on my podcast. This time we discuss aging as gay men in Palm Springs and a few of life's learned lessons.
Paul is a true renaissance man - having worked in a number of industries, with his favorites of being a caterer and event planner to the stars and a new thought minister.
He is always happiest when he is of service and learning something new.
Overcoming life’s obstacles seems a good hobby and with hiking, working out, being a Chef and humanitarian, there is never a dull moment.
Currently single, and a cat daddy of Rumi and Leo, Paul lives in Palm Springs, CA.
He may be reached at 760-567-5820 or [email protected].
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]34 min - His church told Nathan Serrato that he was an abomination. He escaped and today, through a number of different modalities, he helps others escape their religious hell.
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Nathan Serrato
As an ICF Certified Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and Master Practitioner & Trainer in Time Line Therapy®, Hypnotherapy, and NLP; Nathan Serrato helps queer leaders and visionaries in their journeys toward deeper intimacy, spiritual reclamation, and purpose driven living so that they can fully embody their authentic, gifts and savor the joys of the queerdom along the way.Website: queerconscious.com/soulconfidence
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerconscious/
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]26 min - Alan Carvalho played "Suzie"- a female dominatrix on a phone sex line in the 1980's. It's hilarious!
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Originally from Boston, for the last decade, Alan Carvalho has been semi-retired in Cathedral City, CA. He continues shooting videos throughout the valley with his company: Cambridge Video.
He's been with his partner for 50 years and they've been in a 3 person relationship (throuple) for 28 years (they all live together). And now they're ready to conquer the next stage of retirement!
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]38 min - What was it like to grow up in a family where both of your parents were celebrities? Bill Marx talks about his parents Harpo Marx and Susan Fleming. And he shares stories of his own successful career as a pianist, arranger and composer.
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Bill Marx
William Woollcott Marx (born January 8, 1937) is an American pianist, arranger, and composer. He is the adopted son of actors Harpo Marx and Susan Fleming.
Marx was placed in the Children's Home Society in Los Angeles by his birth parents when he was eight months old, and four months later he was adopted by Harpo Marx and his wife, Susan Fleming. He attended the Juilliard School, where he studied composition and he studied with composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. He began working in entertainment when he was 12 years old, when he was put in charge of his father's props for shows, including his harp. At 16 he became arranger and musical conductor for his father.
Marx's compositions include concertos for alto saxophone, flute, harp, piano, and violin.] He also composed symphonies and scores for films, including the score for the film Weekend Pass (1984).
Marx transcribed music that his father composed, because the elder Marx did not read music. The two worked together on two albums that Harpo recorded in the early 1960s. He also composed and arranged for recording artists in both jazz and popular music.
In 1961, Marx signed with Vee-Jay Records. His projects there included arranging cover versions of music for four albums by the Castaway Strings. In 1967, he began writing music for commercials.
In the 1970s, he composed for several low-budget horror movies, including Scream Blacula Scream, Terror at Red Wolf Inn, and Count Yorga, Vampire. For these projects, he often collaborated with lyricist Marilyn Lovell. He continued his work on films outside the horror genre throughout the 1980s, such as arranging music for John Cassavetes' Big Trouble .
As a performer, Marx has played in jazz clubs, lounges, and theaters In the late 1980s, Marx and harpist Carrol McLaughlin toured the United States, giving performances and promoting Harpo Speaks, his father's autobiography.
In the early 1990s, Los Angeles magazine named Marx the most popular lounge pianist in that city. In 2002, he received a star at 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.
(Adapted from wikipedia).
Buy the books:
Bill's book: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Harpo-Speaks-Bill-Marx-ebook/dp/B00INB1JLW/
Harpo's book: https://www.amazon.com/Harpo-Speaks-Marx-ebook/dp/B06XWDPNB4/
Susan's book : https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Harpo-Susan-Fleming-Marx-ebook/dp/B09XTJ1KC6/
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]28 min - Gina Zollman lost over 120 pounds and then found her calling as a singer and entertainer, proving that there IS life after 60!
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Gina Zollman grew up in Southern California, always singing in choirs and being in shows. She graduated from UCSD with a BA in Linguistics and a minor in Music. Her choral career extended way beyond college, culminating with performances at Carnegie Hall in NYC and at the Nokia and The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA.
After being trained on Wall Street and establishing herself as a successful stockbroker in San Diego, Gina moved back to the LA area and worked as an executive in her family’s business, but soon show biz called and Gina pivoted to what she’d always longed to do. Soon she was a SAG member and putting on one-woman shows at nightclubs and bistros across the Southland. A highlight was selling out the Hollywood-Roosevelt Cinegrill, receiving 3 standing ovations, her name emblazoned on the 30-foot marquee.
Gina has also performed extensively in Palm Springs, appearing at The Arthur Newman Theatre with her one-woman show, appearing with Derrik Lewis and his “It’s Better With a Band” series, various nightclubs, and guest starring at Jazzville, at Agua Caliente Resort this past November.
Gina recorded her first CD “Anywhere With You” and released it at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood in March of 2023, to critical acclaim. She is poised to appear in 3 musical theatre productions at The Palm Canyon Theatre’s 2023-2024 season and has 2 one-woman shows she is booking in the US and Canada: “Love, Loss, and What I Weighed” including comedy as well as all the songs from her CD; she is also starring in a brand new “Anne Murray Tribute Show.” She has been called a “song stylist par excellence” and excels at getting to the heart of her carefully chosen songs, mostly from the Great American Songbook, sprinkled with original material and arrangements.
Contact Gina at: http://www.ginazollman.com
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]41 min - Larendee Roos: The truth of who you are: "You are already free. You simply need to remember."
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"I had another experience when I was meditating that affirmed my life was transforming again. I dreamed I was standing on a river bank. There were people in canoes peacefully rowing in a river. I came to understand that the river was peaceful flow. The people in the canoes waved and smiled to come in. I looked up and down the river bank. There were countless people standing on the banks. Some walked into the river and a canoe appeared for their transport. Some shook with fear on the side. Those in the river were committed. Somehow I knew it was a big commitment. I waded in and the next thing I knew I was in a canoe. I felt immense peace. I knew I would never go back to the river bank. At the same time, there was no judgment about those on the river bank. There was a simple invitation to wade into the peaceful river of life...
I have witnessed the prison-house closing in on the growing child within myself and within my family. My work is dedicated to millions who have felt bound by the conditions that would imprison. My story is not unique. My message is simple, never ever give up! There is always hope. It is my intention that as you hear the story of my journey, you will remember from deep within you-- your calling, your purpose, and your recovery of the truth of who you are. You are already free. You simply need to remember."
Larendee Roos
Founder Director Miracle Activation Center
Founder CEO Roos Advisors
Partner Ador Development
Facilitator Trainer Pathways of LightGrateful
Spouse, mom, and grandmother. Daughter of Abba Father.
To contact Larendee, simply text her at 1-801-209-3611
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NOTE: This episode with Larendee originally aired in early 2022 when my podcast was new and I had few listeners/followers. I've re-mixed the audio and I'm re-publishing it now because a larger audience should hear her story.35 min - Enrique Quintero is a gay Puerto Rican actor, writer, video editor, tutor/teacher and ex-marine biologist. And he's not just a pretty face. He's really intelligent and he shares his thoughts on a variety of surprising subjects.
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Enrique Quintero is a Puerto Rican actor, writer, and video editor andwho now lives between Palm Springs and LA.
His television credits include Amazon’s Bosch, HBO Max’s Queer You Are, Netflix’s High Heat, and Hulu’s Tengoku Daimakyo. He appeared recently on films such as Anchor and Hope and Tu Me Manques.
He has graced the stage on productions of Chicago (Billy Flynn), In The Heights (Sonny), Arena (Adan Torrez), and Daddy Date (Beto).
He is currently working on a comedy screenplay called Kill Your Selves and is editing a queer documentary titled Flamingo Camp.
He was a finalist on the NBC Nosotros’ Ya Tú Sabes! Monologue Slam as a writer.Represented by Trinity Artists International (310) 728-4000
For more into- email: [email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/enriquequintero787/
http://www.youtube.com/c/dorksided
http://www.twitter.com/@dorksided787
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]44 min - Byron Scott Jones: "Everything you want is on the other side of fear". Transforming from an introverted gay man to performing naked in a play on stage. Byron discusses the process he went through in order to change.
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Byron Scott Jones
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear". Transforming from an introverted gay man to performing naked in a play on stage. Byron discusses the process he went through in order to change. It happened one day in 2015. He sat down and made a list of all of the things that he felt were causing his depression. But he didn't stop there. He did something about it!
Byron is a 52 years old Miami native. He's been programming computers since he was a child and is currently a software engineer in the Healthcare education industry.
He's also a photographer, a model, an astronomer, a great cook and an avid reader.
He's been married 33 years, although that's coming to an amicable end shortly.
Byrons says that a he's looking forward to starting the next chapter of his life and will be moving to Palm Springs as soon as his family responsibilities allow. Stay tuned...
Contact Byron via email: [email protected]
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at [email protected]33 min
About Becoming Wilkinson
From the publisher's feed
When I started this podcast, I thought it would be the story of my journey from married man with three sons, involved in ministry in the NW, to my current life as a gay man in Palm Springs, CA. I'd…
weave in interesting interviews with amazing people whom I've met along the way. But as the podcast has evolved, I realized that interacting and hearing other people's stories has changed me. The Universe always sends me just the right person at just the right time to guide me along my own journey of "Becoming". Join me as I have conversations with these fascinating people and share this journey with you.