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Welcome to "The Truth In This Art." I'm your host, Rob Lee. In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Kayla Fryer and Alexandre Edoh Yao Amegah of Hot Sauce Artist Collective. Hot Sauce Artist Collective is a platform created by artists for artists. Their mission is to expand the opportunities for established and emerging artists to show their artwork outside traditional art exhibition formats, considering the artist's work and ideas the leading force of our events.

​Kayla Fryer is a visual artist and curator who specializes in printmaking and painting. She is driven by her faith and uses her art to explore and express emotions, particularly those experienced by African Americans. Kayla is a member of the Hot Sauce Art Collective.

Alexandre Edoh Yao Amegah is a visual artist who is passionate about capturing the beauty and emotion of everyday life. He draws inspiration from his surroundings and aims to create art that encourages people to appreciate the little things in life. Alex is also a member of the Hot Sauce Art Collective.

What to expect from this episode:

• First up, join us in a journey through Kayla's art, where she skillfully captures the essence of African-American emotions and vulnerability. Through her creations, viewers can form deep connections and experience these emotions firsthand.
• Next, we delve into the artistry of Alex, who finds inspiration in life's little treasures. Together, we'll appreciate the beauty and intricate textures of his surroundings as he brings them to life on canvas.
• Get ready to meet the incredible Hot Sauce Art Collective, a dynamic group of artists who come together to uplift and support each other. Discover how they organize captivating pop-up exhibitions, providing a platform for their collective work and opening doors of opportunity for local artists in their community.
• This podcast episode promises to be a celebration of art's power to evoke emotions, appreciate the small wonders of life, and foster a thriving artistic community. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of creativity and its impact on our lives.

Join us as we explore the world outside traditional art exhibition formats with Kayla Fryer and Alexandre Edoh Yao Amegah, members of the Hot Sauce Art Collective, they discussed their backgrounds as artists and the mission of their collective. Kayla shares how her personal experiences of not being able to express herself as a young artist have influenced her work, which focuses on African-American emotions and vulnerability. Alex explains that his inspiration comes from appreciating the little things in life and capturing the beauty and texture of his surroundings. The Hot Sauce Art Collective was formed as a way for artists to support and uplift each other, and they organize pop-up exhibitions to showcase their work and provide opportunities for local artists.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

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"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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