In this episode I sit down with Maize. They are a designer, tattoo artist, and is far better than me at gardening. I got to meet Maize as an artist at one of my exhibitions and they've been an inspiration since.

Find Maize online at:

IG: Amaizink_Tattoo

IG: Amaizink_Art

The conversation covers the intersection of art, farming, and community building, as well as the challenges of navigating the social dynamics of Seattle. It also delves into the significance of ancestral farming and land work, and the experience of relocating to Seattle. The discussion begins with an introduction and art exhibition, followed by a focus on art and packaging design, tattooing and artistic evolution, and the social dynamics in Seattle. The conversation delves into the experience of navigating the creative community in Seattle, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for artists in the city. It also explores the importance of investing in community and the impact of networking and collaboration on artistic growth.

Takeaways

• Art and farming as a form of ancestral connection
• Navigating the social dynamics of Seattle
• The intersection of art, farming, and community building Investing in community
• Navigating the Seattle art scene

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Art Exhibition
• 05:15 Relocation to Seattle
• 12:46 Social Dynamics in Seattle
• 23:57 Navigating the Creative Community in Seattle

In this episode we are joined by Remy Styrk. Remy is a photographer, musician, and storyteller now located in the PNW!

Find him online at:

• Halogen Project - Think Differently, Deeply, Critically
• Remy Styrk | Filmmaker, Musician, Humanist

The conversation delves into the power of storytelling in suicide prevention and the significance of small moments in life. It explores the journey of capturing moments of gender euphoria, the impact of storytelling in suicide prevention, and the journey of discovery and connection through the project Halogen. The conversation delves into the importance of representation and visibility, the process of rewriting one's narrative, the creative journey and the significance of creating art for the love of the game.

Takeaways

• Importance of storytelling in suicide prevention
• The significance of small moments in life and their impact on mental health Representation matters
• Art for the love of the game

Chapters

• 00:00 Capturing Moments of Gender Euphoria
• 05:07 The Power of Storytelling in Suicide Prevention
• 10:58 Halogen: A Journey of Discovery and Connection
• 29:10 The Power of Representation and Visibility
• 36:36 Rewriting the Narrative of Self
• 44:18 Creative Process and Artistic Journey
• 50:25 Art for the Love of the Game