In this reintroduction episode, I’m peeling back the layers and bringing you into the heart of Art Affects , where creativity meets healing, and where we explore the deeper meaning behind art and the artist’s journey. I’ll be sharing what’s changed, what’s coming, and why this space still matters more than ever.

I’m Gherdai Hassell, a visual artist, creative director, and wellness facilitator, who has spent years exploring  in my own life how creativity can unlock our deepest stories and bring us closer to ourselves. From teaching in China to exhibiting my work in exhibitions globally, I noticed a common thread, art has the power to transform not just the canvas, but our very lives. Art Affects was born from my own desire to build a community where we can learn from each other’s triumphs, struggles, and breakthroughs. This is more than a podcast. it’s a full circle journey back to ourselves through art, conversation, and shared reflection.