On our season 2 finale we interview Detroit-based artist Mario Moore. Examining social, political, and historical issues, Mario Moore explores black identity and black history through his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Moore sits down with us to discuss the importance of capturing history through his research process, his artistic influences, and what he wants viewers to take away from his work.

Working in the realm of lens-adjacent, interdisciplinary approaches, Rachel Elise Thomas' interests lies in older photography and images by critiquing the past and challenging people to think about changing their attitudes towards consumerism and colorism. Thomas sits down with us to discuss being vulnerable within her art practice and viewers walking away learning from her work and even feeling uncomfortable in order for growth.

On episode 10, we interview artist Mark Sarmel. Working in both traditional and digital art, artist Mark Sarmel’s practice centers around diverse people and cultures. Sarmel sits down with us to discuss providing a voice for the underrepresented and laying the foundation for his own universe for viewers to see themselves through his heroic characters and storylines.

Julian Jamaal Jones is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Indianapolis, Indiana who primarily works with textiles and works on paper. His abstract compositions reflect the black experience, black identity, music, and religion. Jones recently sat down with us to discuss how his upbringing influences his work and how he is redefining quilting through his abstract forms.

On episode 8, we interview writer, educator, and fiber artist Fatema Haque who discusses the importance of documenting the Bangladeshi American community in Michigan through her hand embroidered portraits and the meditative healing practice of embroidery.

On this episode we discuss art that addresses injustice and how it has impacted BIPOC communities, culture, and the world at large.

On episode 6, we interview artist Marwa Hachem who discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the role art has played in her motherhood journey, art’s healing nature and the her passion for depicting and sustaining a feminine presence in the art world.

On this episode, we interview fiber artist Meli Bandera who discusses expanding their family’s legacy through fiber art by blending their Mexican culture with contemporary practices.

You rarely hear about BIPOC artists contributions to the world of animation. On this episode, we discuss the history of animation, including BIPOC artists who helped create some of Disney’s and Pixar’s most beloved films. Additionally, we shed light on current initiatives that support aspiring animators.

Artist Cydney Camp sits down with us on episode 3 to discuss her art practice and the importance of depicting the black experience through her work.

Do you think art can be used as activism? On this episode, we discuss the impact of global warming and if the recent rise in defacing art has been effective.

We open our second season with reflecting and honoring the lessons that have shed light on the reality of maintaining a platform that promotes unity, the essence of self, and the importance of introspection.

Throughout history, art has been a staple at 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.

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.

On this episode, 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.

Choosing a career path as an artist can be challenging; on episode 7 we discuss the pros and cons of conventional education versus being self taught.

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.

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.

What do you do when your creative flame is no longer lit? On 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.