Based in Washington, DC, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann creates work in her studio and in public space. She has held various residencies and fellowships, including a Fulbright grant to Taiwan and Arts and Humanities grant in DC. She has exhibited at the Walters Art Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Rawls Museum, US Consulate in Dubai, A.I.R. and many more galleries. I spoke with Katherine about how she started doing public art, the three most influential people for her, and what it’s like to be a mom and an artist. 

Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/26/katherine-tzu-lan-mann-on-paper-landscapes-and-building-an-art-career-ep-09

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Born in Venezuela, Lym currently lives and works in Vienna. Also known as Mosta, she creates works in public space where she constantly experiences different contexts and formats. She combines a diversity of media and techniques such as collage, drawing, paper assemblage among other print making techniques as wood cut and serigraphy. Lym also generates a space of interaction, exchange and understanding of the creative process through her activity as teacher. She runs courses and workshops for children and adults. I spoke with Lym about moving for love, pseudonyms, wheat pasting, and how she started doing work in public space.

Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/12/lym-moreno-on-style-pseudonyms-and-wheat-pasting-ep-08

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Born in Argentina, Magda Love has lived in New York City for more than a decade. Mostly know by her colorful street art and big public works. Magda is an artist originally from Argentina and has been in NYC for 15 years. Her work can be seen all over the world on the street and in art galleries. I spoke to Magda about her fine art practice, her public art practice, her tips for doing commissions, her mural process, doing community-based murals. We also talked about making money as an artist, staying focused, and being Latina and what that means right now.  

Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/6/magda-love-on-being-an-artist-staying-focused-and-being-prepared-ep-7

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Betsy Casañas is a Visual and Public Artist, an educator, a community activist and an organizer based in Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. She is the director of A Seed on Diamond Gallery (S.O.D.) and founder of Semilla Arts Initiative. I spoke with Betsy about how she does community-based public art projects, how she uses parachute cloth, and how she leads a creative life. You’ll learn about collaboration, large-scale mural projects, and what it’s really like to run an art studio and gallery.

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Natasha May Platt is a mural artist based in New York City. She’s painted murals all over the world, but I first met Natasha from one of her murals in the Lower East Side. I spoke with Natasha about meditation, her new approach to finding clients, and the importance of saying yes. You’ll learn how Natasha feels about contracts, how she’s diversifying her income stream, and how she rejuvenates her body. 

Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/9/22/natasha-may-platt-on-meditation-painting-flowers-and-pleasure-ep-05
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Kilia Llano is an artist, illustrator, and teacher based in the Dominican Republic. Kilia has done many murals around the world and for various art festivals and mural residencies. I spoke with Kilia about how she finally started doing murals in the street, how her Taíno and African roots influence her artwork, and what it’s like being a mom and an artist. You’ll learn about her sketchbook practice, how she works with youth to create murals, and her advice to follow your own voice.

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Sofía Maldonado-Suárez is an artist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sofia has created various projects in New York, Puerto Rico, and around the world. I spoke with Sofia about her mural work, her studio practice, and how her art style has changed over time. You’ll learn about how Sofia does art commissions, her thoughts on community-based work, and what’s inspiring her right now.

Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/7/sofa-maldonado-surez-on-changing-art-styles-commissions-and-isolation-ep-03

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Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She uses interactive installation, augmented reality, and bio design to create large-scale exhibitions that connect science and society. I spoke with Amanda about her recent exhibition, her advice for doing community-based art projects, and how she transitioned to being a full-time artist.
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This week on First Coat we have artist Perri Rhoden. Perri is a Seattle native and has recently taken the leap to being a full time artist. I spoke with Perri about her work on a giant Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle, her transition to being a full time artist, and the importance of self care. You’ll learn about how Perri started painting murals, how she makes money, and what is giving her hope right now. We also talk about capitalism and the Black Lives Matter movement in relationship to art, social media, and a whole lot more.

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First Coat is a new podcast by Distill Creative about public realm art, how it’s made, and why it matters.

On this podcast you’ll learn about murals, creative activations, and site-specific art projects that are in plazas, parks, and luxury apartment buildings. Your host, Stephanie Echeveste, interviews artists, real estate developers, and cultural producers involved in the creation of public realm and site-specific art projects. 

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