Creative Baggage

In this episode, we talk about what it means to be an artist during the Black Lives Matter Movement and COVID-19. We tackle current topics, addressing whether art can be separated from politics and how the ways we create and distribute art are changing during quarantine. 

The following statement will play in place of an ad during our break: 

We want to voice our wholehearted support for the black lives matter movement and condemn the violent actions taken by police. We believe that justice should be served for all of the victims of police brutality and are committed to the fight against systemic racism. We understand that this time can be difficult for everyone, especially for people of color and hope that we have not overlooked anything when addressing this crisis. As usual, we are happy to hear any feedback, including questions and comments.

George Lakey Article: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2019/12/can-now-really-be-the-best-time-to-be-alive/

Can aesthetics and function coexist? From the impact of a cluttered Social Media space to how we fill our physical spaces, we address the idea of curation and assert that everything we consume and create should have beauty and intent.

In this episode, we discuss the process of developing an artistic identity. Delving into our musical experiences in middle school and high school, we talk about how we went from searching for external approval to coming up with our own artistic visions. Being a young person, especially in the arts, brings on a lot of insecurity, and we each give our perspectives on both living with those insecurities and overcoming them.