Season 1: ArtStorming the City Different
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This season dives into the vibrant world of local Santa Fe creatives through intimate and illuminating interviews. Join us as we explore the creative minds, diverse perspectives, and fascinating journeys of the most gifted among us, making waves in their communities. From painters and sculptors to authors, musicians and dancers, collectors, each episode unveils the passion, inspiration, and challenges behind the art. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and intrigued as we embark on a journey through the colorful landscape of artistic expression. This is ArtStorming – where every story paints a picture.
Marla Allison
Episode 18
Award-winning painter Marla Allison discusses her evolution from Laguna construction sites to the elite galleries of the Santa Fe Indian Market. Discover how she writes her own lyrics through a unique visual language and large-scale murals that anchor her legacy in the landscape.
Alberto Zalma
Episode 16
Graffiti meets Street meets devotional, part new-world urban, part old-world Europe…Enter the world of Alberto Zalma, a painter, musician, husband and father of young children. We’ll hear about how he juggles, balances and harmonizes the various facets of his life and keeps his creative juices flowing.
Lauren Snyder
Episode 15
Enter the thought-provoking world of artist Lauren Snyder, whose figurative work challenges the traditional gender binary by exploring and combining male and female features, inviting viewers to question societal norms while drawing from her own journey of gender identity exploration.
Greg Ballenger
Episode 14
Enter the Hazy World of Artist Greg Ballenger, which explores this Navajo artist’s perspective on indigenous resilience, creativity and ancestral knowledge which he believes is vital to reviving the health and balance of the eco-system and our planet.
Tommy Bruce
Episode 13
Delve into the captivating world of artist Tommy Bruce, whose exploration of identity in contemporary culture through engagement with the Furry community has garnered international recognition and advocacy, culminating in thought-provoking exhibitions and publications, cementing his position as a leading voice in the artistic representation of this unique subculture.
Alexis Bove
Episode 11
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.
Barry Ellsworth
Episode 10
Explore the captivating world of art with Barry Ellsworth, as we delve into his unique gallery's fusion of Japanese antiques and contemporary art, and uncover his multi-faceted perspective on the art world.
Sarah Nickerson
Episode 9
Embark on a transformative journey with Sarah Nickerson as she leads the way in uniting dance, music, and spirituality. Her dedication to meaningful movement, courageous conversations, and radical compassion resonates with every step and note, creating a powerful connection through the arts.
Rachel Darnell
Episode 8
Explore an inspiring journey of reinvention, integration, and renewal as artist Rachel Darnell navigates major life changes and embraces the core of her creative identity.
Timothy Nero
Episode 7
Enter Nero’s world of Mind as Muse, meditation, psychedelics and play.
Somers Randolph
Episode 6
Step into the world of master stone carver and compulsive creative, Somers Randolph, as we explore the appeal of perfect geometry both as an intellectual exercise and an emotional experience.
Michael Bergt
Episode 5
Step into the mesmerizing world of artist Michael Bergt, where classical techniques intertwine with contemporary vision to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and timeless wonder.