Alexis Bove
Exploring the intersections of creativity, making, and artistry with professional creative Alexis Bove, as we discuss the challenges and rewards of embarking on new artistic endeavors and sustaining momentum in our creative practices.
In this episode of ArtStorming, host Lili reconnects with professional stylist and artist Alexis Bove for a Groundhog Day conversation after their initial recording was lost. Alexis, a Santa Fe resident who has worked in the film industry and now owns her own business, shares her journey of re-engaging with her artistic roots. Despite having a custom-built studio right on her property, she candidly discusses the psychological hurdles of learning how to be with that space and the challenge of carving out time for creative practice amidst the demands of a business, family, and daily life.
The dialogue dives deep into the concept of the compulsive creative and the importance of cultivation—both from external mentors and through self-parenting one’s own inner artist. Alexis reflects on her early days as a photography major at Hampshire College, her transition into collage when darkrooms became too expensive, and the eventual courage it took to pursue drawing and painting in her late 20s after years of avoiding them due to a fear of critique. From discussing artistic prompts to the simple beauty of a specific red hue on the street, this episode is a moving meditation on making art accessible and the lifelong practice of following your creative thread.
