Expressing Emotions Through Art: A Conversation with Multi-Artist Hannah Cugle
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Expressing Emotions Through Art: A Conversation with Multi-Artist Hannah Cugle

Your adventure begins with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by your host, Rob Lee. Today we have Hannah Cugle, a versatile multi-artist, is based in Baltimore and currently resides in Tokyo, Japan. Through music, photography, video, poetry, traditional and digital art, and even a touch of bedroom dancing, she expresses herself uniquely. Hannah's work is a reflection of her diverse creative outlets, and she is particularly passionate about exploring her Japanese heritage. Through her art, she shares her personal existence and emotions, creating a vibrant and dynamic artistic presence.

In this episode, we delve into:

  • Hannah Cugle's artistic journey spanning continents, from her base in Baltimore to her current home in Tokyo, Japan, delving into how her surroundings influence her creative expressions.
  • Hannah's diverse palette of artistic mediums, exploring how she seamlessly melds music, photography, video, poetry, traditional, and digital art to paint a vivid portrait of her inner world.
  • Explore Hannah's transformative leap from Baltimore to Tokyo, tracing her pursuit of self-discovery through her Japanese heritage and the profound impact it has on her artistry.
  • Delve into the soulful intention driving Hannah's creative endeavors, as she shares her personal mission to convey her existence and emotions through her art in ways that resonate with her audience.
  • Unearth the core ethos guiding Hannah's artistic process, as she discusses the power of embracing the full spectrum of emotions and vulnerability in her work, and how this authenticity resonates with others.

Hannah shares her journey from Baltimore to Tokyo, her love for various art forms, and her desire to express her personal existence through her work. She discusses the challenges of being alone in a foreign country and the importance of embracing all emotions in her art. Hannah also talks about the influence of anime and Pokemon on her creative process and the significance of being true to oneself as an artist.
 

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Rob Lee
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Hannah Cugle
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Hannah Cugle
Baltimore based multi-artist currently living in Tokyo