Episode 63: Multi-Medium Artist, Ali Six
On today’s show, we welcome Ali Six. He is a multi-medium artist from Chicago. Among other things, in today’s episode we’re going to discuss the role Aladdin & Michael Jordan played in his name, his 3 key takeaways for aspiring artists he’s learned in his career, what getting arrested meant for his trajectory in the Chicago art scene and where in the diaspora the Jibarito was first created.
Episode 31: Visual Artist Carlos Rolón
American contemporary visual artist Carlos Rolón is on the show today. We’re going to talk about his beginnings in the art world, the NBA season, using art as a form of social advocacy and more.
Episode 30: Alli Arocho & Honoring the Vejigante Mask-Making Tradition
Artist Alli Arochi joins the show. We talk about vejigantes, the tradition of making vejigante masks, her transition from the tech world to making her art full-time and her experience as an artist amidst Covid-19.