In this powerful conversation, Kat sits down with artist Sarah Detweiler to explore the intersections of motherhood, identity, and creative evolution. Sarah opens up about her journey from commercial art to fine art, the deeply personal work in her Hidden Mother series, and her most recent solo show Unmasquerade—a vibrant, layered exploration of ADHD, selfhood, and unmasking in midlife.

Together, they unpack the beauty and the bravery of allowing yourself to evolve as an artist—even when it feels risky. This is a raw, affirming episode for anyone navigating transitions and seeking deeper authenticity in their work.

 

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Background
06:33 – Artistic Evolution and Personal Journey
13:33 – The Hidden Mother Series
17:21 – Unmasquerade: New Directions in Art
22:26 – Exploring Identity and ADHD
27:33 – Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
32:12 – Outro

 

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Featured Guest:
Sarah Detweiler is a Philadelphia-based artist known for her mixed media paintings that weave together hand embroidery, narrative, and figuration. Her work has been exhibited nationally, featured in Create!, Hi-Fructose, Colossal, and The Jealous Curator, and she has had multiple sold-out solo exhibitions at Paradigm Gallery. Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sdartifacts.

www.sarahdetweiler.com

 

Listen, take what resonates—and don’t be afraid to grow beyond what you’ve always been.

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