Artivism NOW!
Complete collection of all episodes from the Artivism NOW! podcast hosted by Kyle Roman. This podcast discusses the intersection between art and activism, featuring interviews with artists, activists, and artivists from around the world who are making a statement with their work. Politics, culture, and current events inform and carry forward the work of artists. These interviews tell the story of people who are dedicated to truth telling and compassion in a cynical world.
Artivism NOW!
Complete collection of all episodes from the Artivism NOW! podcast hosted by Kyle Roman. This podcast discusses the intersection between art and activism, featuring interviews with artists, activists, and artivists from around the world who are making a statement with their work. Politics, culture, and current events inform and carry forward the work of artists. These interviews tell the story of people who are dedicated to truth telling and compassion in a cynical world.
Cielo Stibor, Artivist Musician
Profiling Cielo Stibor, Singer/Songwriter and Activist, Youth music director, and all around passionate artist. We talk about how she uses music in her youth ministry and her experience with day labor programs in San Francisco. Cielo is an international musician who's music can be heard on many tv shows in Latin America. She is Artivist #1 on Artivism NOW!
Kyle Roman
Merry Flowers, South Central LA's own, artist/educator/activist
Merry Flowers uses art as a medium to educate her community on the issues that directly affect them. LA Rent strikes, Street vendors rights, and the housing crisis during the pandemic round out our discussion. Follow these resources on insta: @uniondelbarrio, @smilesouthcentral, @escuelaaztlan_la, @southcentraltenants, and @latenants for updates on the community!
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Aejay Mitchell, Theatre professional and Director
We discuss how the covid-19 response will change the art of theatre. Also, we discuss the pandemic and how it has affected Black and Latinx communities; along with how it has exposed inequities in the US concerning minority and advanced-age populations. Find Aejay on Facebook at: Aejay Antonis Marquis, or on Instagram @amqueerdirector
Kyle Roman
Jaime Santiago Longa, Visual Artist
We speak with Jaime about his unique process in going from concept to technique and the power of the hidden corners of our cities.
Kyle Roman
SPECIAL REPORT-Greta McLain, muralist, activist #BLACKLIVESMATTER
Greta McLain reports from on the ground of Minneapolis protests over George Floyd murder, she and her team of artists put up a tribute mural in one day after the murder, and are now engaged in neighborhood protection during the protests.
Kyle Roman
ADDENDUM #2 Contra Costa CA #BLACKLIVESMATTER PROTESTS
I cover the rising BLM movement in East Contra Costa County
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#AscenDance SERIES Desi Mundo, Founder of CRP
We profile the #AscenDance mural Team beginning with Community Rejuvenation Project (CRP) Founder, Desi Mundo
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#AscenDance SERIES Spencer Wilkinson, Documentary Filmmaker
In the 2nd installment of our 360 Mural #AscenDance series we speak with Filmmaker Spencer Wilkinson who documented the rise of CRP advocacy in his film "Alice Street" Links: alicestreetfilm.com // vimeo.com/endangeredideas // @spencer_isaac_w Insta
Kyle Roman
#AscenDance SERIES Elaine Chu, Twin Walls Mural Company
Elaine Chu is on to discuss her role on the AscenDance mural. We talk about her technique and the Twin Walls Mural company she started with Marina Perez-Wong.
Kyle Roman
#AscenDance SERIES Marina Perez-Wong, Twin Walls Mural Company
We speak with Marina Perez-Wong, co founder or Twin Walls Mural Company.
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, Desi Mundo, CRP Bay Area Founder, #AscenDance Mural Series, Finale
Desi updates us on the finish of AscenDance in Oakland, and what it's like to be on the wall during a major movement on the streets below.
Kyle Roman
DJ Lu / Juegasiempre / Stencil and Pictogram Artivist
On this episode we welcome DJ Lu, Stencil and Pictogram artist, who discusses the issues of the day in Bogota and South America.
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Spencer Wilkinson / Documentary Filmmaker Artivist
Spencer returns to break down the festival successes of his hit documentary 'Alice Street'. He also walks us through some of his new work and gives us some insight into the medium of Film. Find him on Instagram @spencer_isaac_w and see excerpts of his films on his vimeo site: www.vimeo.com/endangeredideas
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Grace Kress / Shelby X Studios / Graphic Media Artivist
We speak to Grace Kress, the founder of Shelby X Studios out of London. Grace shares the deep roots of her Activism. We also get into the mission and vision of Shelby X Studios as well as the plans for expanding the online platform. Shelbyxstudios.com
Kyle Roman
Sunena Gupta / Kathak Dancer / Choreographer
Sunena Gupta joins us from Singapore. We talk about her work as choreographer and dancer in the Kathak style. We also get into her work advocating for mental health awareness. blog at: sunenagupta.wordpress.com Instagram: @sunenagupta
Kyle Roman
Election Special w/ Ana Maria Alvarez / Founder of Contra Tiempo / Movement Artivist
We discuss the growth of her graduate thesis in dance entitled 'Contra Tiempo' into an Artivist dance company. We then segue to the 2020 election and the importance of participating in what is left of our democracy.
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Alexis Saenz / Dancer / Choreographer / Artivist
Alexis Saenz joins us to talk about her project 'The Process of Remembering', 'Doomed', and the Indigenous Youth Council. Listen up for Alexis' identification and take notes. This is a representative of how future and present community leaders speak. www.theprocessofremembering.com / Instagram: @lexxsaenz / indigenousyouth.org
Kyle Roman
Hawane Rios / Musician / Artivist
Hawane Rios is a musician / dancer / activist from Big Island Hawaii, and Mauna Kea. To support the cause of Kanaka'a Maoli people and their native lands donate to or follow these: Venmo - @Hawane-Rios Instagram -@hawanemusic, @protectmauna, @puuhuluhulu Website - hawanerios.com Websites about Mauna Kea kahea.org puuhuluhulu.com standingabovetheclouds.com
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Noah Scalin / Mixed Materials Artivist
On this episode of Artivism NOW! Noah Scalin joins us! We talk about his non-traditional methods and media as well as the impact of public art in the southern United States. We also discuss his corporate consulting work and how it's making an impact in the minds of corporate America. IG: @noahscalin / @alrcreates / @creativesprint
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Jessica Thornton / Graphic Artivist
On today's episode we welcome Jessica Thornton. Graphic Artivist based out of Anchorage, Alaska. We discuss Jessica's work with the Native Movement along with the unique journey they took to finding their community. From Finland, to Amsterdam, to Anchorage, Jessica describes the importance of intersectionality to the work she does. Insta: @jessicathorntondesigns @native_mvmt jessicathorntondesigns.com
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Jaime Santiago Longa / Oil Painter - Artivist
Jaime rejoins us on this special episode of Artivism NOW! We discuss his new direction and tone in his work recently, his connection with the Philippines, and how art students can transition from art school to the professional world.
Kyle Roman
Special Simulcast with Richard Radstone / Photographer / Artivist / Podcaster
On this special episode we simulcast with Richard Radstone, portrait photographer, and podcaster. We talk about the importance of love and empathy for the common good and how that can revolutionize society. See Richard's work at: https://www.richardradstone.com/ and the podcast, Sidewalk Ghosts at: https://sidewalkghosts.com/ On Instagram @richardradstone
Kyle Roman
Dr. April Bee / Photographer / Artivist
Dr. April Bee joins us on this episode. We get into the ultimate extended metaphor that is, The Raw Honey platform, and all things philosophy and photography. On Insta at: @dr.aprilbee / @rawhoney_pf https://www.rawhoneypf.com/ Check out the photography on Insta: @barebeautephotography
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Rochelle Clarke / Painter / Artivist
On this episode we welcome Rochelle Clarke. Painter and Artivist from London, England. Catch her work on Instagram at @rochellecreative / Linktree is available in her bio! Shop her Etsy @ www.rochellecreative.co.uk
Kyle Roman