The Sporting Life with Arvay Adams: Celebrating Sports History through Art and Apparel in Baltimore
Step into the gallery of imagination as we appreciate the artistry and innovation on 'The Truth in This Art' with Rob Lee. On today’s episode, we have Arvay Adams, a Baltimore native and the owner of This Sporting Life, a creative force that blends sports history with sewing, embroidering, and screen printing since 2007. After studying painting at MICA and living in New York and Los Angeles, Arvay's work evolved into history-inspired sporting goods. Now based in Baltimore, Arvay continues to create unique and nostalgic designs that capture the essence of sports logos and memorabilia, showcasing his passion for all things sports and history.
Within this edition:
- Explore the transformation of Baltimore and its appeal to creative individuals embracing progress.
- Delve into the challenges and rewards of creativity, emphasizing the importance of starting and not waiting for perfection.
- Uncover the artistry of chain stitching, a distinctive and nostalgic addition to apparel and artwork.
- Discover how cell phones have become indispensable for creatives, enabling research, design, and on-the-go creation.
- Get insights into Arvay's sports logo preferences, including the Baltimore Blast, Baltimore Claws, and Skipjacks.
Don't miss this exclusive interview with Arvay as he discusses his background in fashion and his journey from New York to LA and back to Baltimore. He shares his love for sports and history, which inspired him to create a brand that celebrates sports through art and apparel. Arvay talks about the importance of not being stagnant and always striving to do something, even if it's not perfect. He also discusses the impact of technology, particularly the use of cell phones, on his creative process. Arvay shares his favorite sports logos and memorabilia and highlights the rarest piece he owns – a ticket from the first Ravens game.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
"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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Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Arvay Adams
Baltimore native and the owner of This Sporting Life, a creative force that blends sports history with sewing, embroidering, and screen printing since 2007.