Artist/Mother Podcast

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150: Embracing Sentimentality and Filtering Out Criticism with Emily Weiner Dec 18, 2023

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What I love about today’s guest on the podcast is all the time she spent in a professional percolation mode that has recently resulted in an explosion of work with an incredibly strong throughline and voice. Emily Weiner combines ceramics and oil painting featuring eclectic imagery and bold colors. She received a BA from Barnard […]

149: Caregiving, Consumerism, and a Love of Materiality with Denise Treizman Nov 25, 2023

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My relationship to consumerism and waste is something that really shifted for me when I became a mother. We all feel the pull to consume and to bring objects into our homes, yet the reality is that in creating space for ourselves, we impact our home in a larger-scale way as we damage the planet. […]

148: Trusting the Rhythms of the Studio and Prioritizing Parenting with Amy Chan Sep 26, 2023

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On the podcast, I frequently discuss balancing seasons of life with the artists I interview. We sometimes explore frustration, evolution, or the benefits of having our work adapt to life circumstances. Today’s episode is no exception as I discuss the rhythms of a year and even a lifetime with abstract painter Amy Chan. Amy is […]

147: Mothering and Art Making During Our Climate Crisis with Heather Bird Harris Sep 12, 2023

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Can our interconnectedness inspire us towards unity in a time of climate and cultural crisis? Heather Bird Harris is an artist dedicating her life and work towards this effort. Inspired by nature and interested in the human effect on it, Heather has been creating work that responds to and captures the land. From polluted water […]

146: Integrating Simplicity and Ease into Your Practice with Leeah Joo Aug 29, 2023

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In today’s episode, I talk with Leeah Joo, a Korean-American oil painter based in Connecticut. Born in Seoul to a sculptor father and an illustrator mother, Leeah moved to Indiana when she was 10. Our discussion ranges from how Leaah navigated the move to the U.S. as a child to how she has told the […]

145: Chronic Illness, Caregiving and Intentional Leaps Forward with Jean Gray Mohs Aug 14, 2023

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In today’s episode I speak with a friend who has been along the ride with me since the beginning of my artist community building journey. Born and raised in North Carolina, Jean Gray Mohs is an incredible artist and member of her community with an inspiring story. Jean Gray has a BFA in Painting and […]

144: Getting Back to Your Art After a Break Aug 09, 2023

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Transitioning back to the studio after a summer focusing on the family can be a challenge. On this episode I wanted to walk you through 5 steps for getting back to your art after a break! I hope this conversation is a dose of encouragement and affirmation for the season you are in. Step 1: […]

143: Maintaining a Sense of Self as an Artist and a Caregiver with Tara Carpenter Estrada, Kate Windley and Hannah Foster Jun 01, 2023

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How do we maintain our sense of self and our boundaries with the intense demands of caregiving alongside our passions for our art practices? We explore these ideas in a meaningful discussion with the curator of the Together/Alone exhibition at Stay Home Gallery and two of the artists from the show. I hope you will […]

142: One Eye on the Studio, One Eye on the Kids with Crystalle Lacouture Apr 24, 2023

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In this episode, I talk with painter and conceptual artist, Crystalle Lacouture. Crystalle’s work is so timely and important right now as we face increased gun violence in the US as well as an increased cultural awareness around the importance of holding space for grief and mourning. With a father working in hospitality in high […]

141: Breaking Away from Shame and Breaking into Weaving with Lauren Salazar and Melissa English Campbell Mar 29, 2023

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In a first for the Artist/Mother Podcast, I talk to not one, but two artists who work on a loom! In this episode I speak to weavers Lauren Salazar and Melissa English Campbell. We get into the details of the process of weaving and the rich meaning that can be found in this type of […]

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