Threads: The Art Exchange

Throughout history, art has been a staple in capturing revolutions through many different mediums.  On episode 10, we discuss four artists: Shirin Neshat, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Emory Douglas, and F.N. Souza, all of whom have created work exploring race, politics, culture, gender, and class.

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On this episode we interview abstract artist Dino Valdez Jr. (also known as Edethism).  We discuss artist identity and the benefit of building community through collaboration. 

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We interview Stephanie Onwenu, a visual artist and  landscape designer based out of Detroit. This episode unravels the importance of dismissing perfectionism to be present with your creative vision and journey as an artist.

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Choosing a career path as an artist can be challenging; in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of conventional education and being self taught. 

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On this episode, we interview artist and educator Odette Duke, who approaches her artwork from a cultural and historical lens. Duke also drops gems on the importance of balance as a creative. 

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On this episode we explain how and why our artist spotlight segment was birthed. We kick off this new opening with Edmonia Lewis, a 19th century sculptor of Black and Native American ancestry and her significant impact on art that is only now receiving attention.

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What do you do when your creative flame is no longer lit?  In this episode we discuss creative burnout and share personal tips on how to prioritize self, maintain balance, and find a creative flow that works for you. 

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We dissect and reflect on our lived experiences as creatives and the importance of embracing when there is a party of one (self). 

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How do we define what art is? Who dictates that? What molds our definition of art- is it society, or our personal attitudes? In this episode, we start off with a simple question with a lot of different attitudes and answers.

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Introductions don’t have to be awkward. We are your co-hosts, Alea Brown and Sydney Frakes. As business owners, creatives, and two black women in the art world we realized there is a need for the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous,  People of Color (BIPOC) to be shared. Hence, this is why Threads: The Art Exchange was birthed. Join us as we explore past and present BIPOC artists, examine our truths as creatives, delve into current events in the art world, and most importantly, build community.

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