Truth In This Art Podcast - Your Source for Conversations with Artists, Innovators, Creatives & Cultural Leaders

This episode features an engaging conversation with our host, Rob Lee, and the creative dynamo, Sasha Baskin. Sasha’s work, a fascinating blend of weaving, drawing, and lacemaking, explores the convergence of craft, classical rendering, and reality television.

In this episode, we delve into:

• Sasha's creative journey and the early experiences that shaped her unique artistic path.
• The inspiration behind her transition to traditional weaving and lacemaking...

In today's episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Olanrele Oni, the President and Founder of Unmatched Athlete, an organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ representation in sports and fitness. Delve into Olanrele's journey with Unmatched Athlete and discover the mission they passionately share with our listeners...

Meet the remarkable Asma Naeem, the Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director at the Baltimore Museum of Art and curator of "The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century" exhibition.

"The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century" is on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art from April 5, 2023, to July 16, 2023. Don't miss the chance to experience this exhibit firsthand, and mark your calendars for June 18, when "The Culture" will be free for all visitors...

Meet Christopher Fonte, founder of Pioneer VR and a passionate virtual reality enthusiast.

In this engaging episode, we delve into:

• Christopher's background and early creative interests, including his musical background in composing.
• His career path leading up to launching Pioneer VR and the entrepreneurial figures who have influenced him...

Today I’m honored to be in conversation with Jordan Levine, a Baltimore-based designer, illustrator, and the founder/CEO of Wonderbooks Tools For Wonderers - Timeless Notebooks for a Range of Purposes. Please welcome Jordan Levine.

Wonderbooks is a company started in 2018 by designer, illustrator, and comedian Jordan Levine in Baltimore...

Engage in a captivating conversation with the multi-talented artist, DJ, and entrepreneur, TrillaKay.

This episode was recorded at Eaton Radio - Eaton Radio empowers grassroots storytelling and supports emerging, contemporary, and historic underground music. We've produced over 2000+ shows of talk radio and music through a rich and varied rotation of DJ mixes, interviews, and regular shows...

Engage in a meaningful conversation with the multi-talented James Young.

In this episode, we explore:

• James Young's background as a composer, improviser, educator, and show runner, and his deep passion for organized sound.
• His creative journey from Texas to Baltimore and the influence these environments have had on his musical expression...

Meet Tayyib Smith, the founding partner and chief strategist at The Growth Collective. In this episode, we cover:

• Tayyib's background and early experiences that have shaped his work today.
• The role of hip-hop culture as a vehicle for entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and the inspiration behind founding the Institute of Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship...

Dive into Jessa's creative journey, discussing her early interests, the inspiration behind her current work, and her unique approach to merging art and design. They also delve into the themes she passionately pursues and reflect on the challenges, rewards, and moments of satisfaction in her artistic endeavors. Jessa graciously shares her insights on overcoming creative blocks, handling rejection and criticism, and the importance of embracing weirdness in art and creativity...

Engage in a stimulating conversation with Victoria Walton, an emerging visual artist and 2023 Ceramics MFA Candidate at Alfred University.

Victoria's artwork brings forth the profound intricacies of Black identity through her captivating life-size figurative works. This conversation delves into:

• Victoria's early experiences and influential figures that shaped her artistic journey.
• The pivotal "ah-ha" moment that directed her towards art as a lifelong career...