E19: Creating Space for Collaboration with Life

It might surprise you that an artist’s best work does not always turn out the way they planned. Opening yourself up to uncertainty can elicit unexpected and wonderful results. And while we may not all consider ourselves artists in the traditional sense, everyone is a creator in one way or another. Join me in my conversation with multidisciplinary artist Kylin O’Brien as we discuss the how comfort with uncertainty, creation, and clearing your space all leave room for what serves us best at this point in our lives. How we can all approach life as creators Why authenticity and trust are key How clearing space can open up new opportunities Links Mentioned The Scream Room Stress Less Day at Flathead Valley Community College Imagine If Library in Kalispell Show Highlights 02:08  Easeful Living Practice 05:15  Introducing Kylin and her Love Work 11:45  An artist’s comfort with uncertainty 16:24  We’re all creators 19:55  The process of creation 21:54  The Scream Room 32:42  Work based in authenticity and trust 36:12  Clearing your space, clearing your mind 46:35  How to connect with Kylin  Favorite Quotes “I believe that we are all creators, and that we’re all creating our lives all the time.” - Kylin O’Brien “Life is a collaborative project with the universe.” - Kylin O’Brien “Art, when it’s effective, is potent.” - Kylin O’Brien “Life is laundry; it’s never done.” - Kylin O’Brien “Get down with the undoneness of it.” - Andrea Catherine “It’s inside of space that new things come. And it’s inside of space that old things can leave. You don’t have any movement without space.” - Kylin O’Brien “Your dog’s happiness is worth more than a perfectly made bed.” - Kylin O’Brien “We’re allowed to reinvent ourselves.” - Kylin O’Brien Meet Kylin Kylin O'Brien is a New York City born Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist. She holds a BA in Philosophy from Vassar College and a BA (Honours) in Contemporary Creative Practice from Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK, where she was awarded a part-time lectureship while pursuing advanced multimedia studies. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and has enjoyed solo exhibitions in New York at Feature INC, Open Source Gallery and Chashama. She has been a Brooklyn Arts Council, Awesome Foundation and Pro Arts award winner. Kylin has created commissioned public work during Art Basel Miami and has had public works on display in Wynwood Miami, West Oakland & Brooklyn. In addition to her studio practice, she is currently directing multiple initiatives, collaborations, workshops and presentations.