Kate Rivers
Step into the world of artist Kate Rivers, a multi-talented individual and advocate for foster children, as we explore her amazing new studio, filled with creativity and productivity, and uncover her inspiring journey as an accomplished artist and educator.
Lili visits the sun-drenched studio of artist Kate Rivers for a candid conversation about the unexpected detours that shape a creative life. Moving beyond the formal highlights of a professional bio, Kate opens up about the personal shifts—including geographical moves and past relationships—that have deeply influenced her artistic perspective. The two discuss the evolution of Kate’s practice, the move to her current workspace, and the "urban art tripping" connections that brought them together, painting a portrait of an artist whose work is intimately tied to her resilience and her environment.
The episode reaches a poignant climax as Kate shares the story of a missed opportunity with the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the long, circular journey of a single piece of work. She recounts the heartbreak of a lost acquisition and the decades-long process of finally completing that same piece during the stillness of the pandemic. It is a powerful reflection on the persistence of the creative spirit, the weight of timing, and the courage it takes to revisit old dreams and finish the stories we started years ago.
