Unveiling Creativity: Journey into Art with Kesha Bruce | Exploring Curiosity, Rituals, and Transformation
Welcome to a world of insightful discussions on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, featuring host Rob Lee and our guest: renowned artist Kesha Bruce, hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, and nurtured by a deep artistic passion from a young age, delves into her profound exploration of the African diaspora's historical and spiritual tapestry. A curator and storyteller, Kesha's creative odyssey is a fusion of curiosity and intuition, underpinned by a firm belief in the symbiotic relationship between rest and nurturing a creative mindset. With a distinguished BFA from the University of Iowa and an MFA from Hunter College in New York City, she has garnered accolades from esteemed institutions including the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Puffin Foundation. Her artistry graces collections at The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, among others. Kesha's eighth exhibition, "Take Me to the Water," resonates with themes of water's symbolic resonance, rebirth, and transformation, inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue with the divine through her intricate mixed-media paintings. A multifaceted artist and advocate, Kesha Bruce epitomizes a holistic approach to creation, where art becomes a conduit for personal growth and a potent political statement, fostering self-expression and resilience within herself and the broader artistic community.
In this episode, we uncover:
- Demystifying creativity, revealing how it's a nurtured process open to all, not just the naturally gifted.
- Dive into the podcast's exploration of creativity's core, unraveling how imagination and curiosity are the essential tools empowering artists' journeys of innovation.
- Immerse yourself in the podcast episode's guide to sustaining a creative spirit, unveiling the value of rituals and the delicate equilibrium between rest and creation.
- Join the podcast's spiritual odyssey through water's symbolism, as it embodies rebirth, transformation, and the Earth's profound interconnection.
- Navigate the podcast episode's counsel to aspiring artists, as it champions experimentation and embracing imperfection, celebrating the beauty of the creative process.
Don't miss this incredible episode as Kesha shares her journey into the world of art and her creative process. She discusses her early experiences with drawing and how she developed her artistic skills over time. Kesha emphasizes the importance of curiosity and imagination in the creative process and highlights the role of rituals and rest in maintaining a creative mindset. She also talks about her latest exhibition "Take Me to the Water," which explores the connections between water, spirituality, and personal transformation.
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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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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Kesha Bruce
Kesha Bruce (b. 1975, Iowa) Born and raised in Iowa, she completed a BFA from the University of Iowa before earning an MFA in painting from Hunter College in New York City. Kesha Bruce has been awarded fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), The Vermont Studio Center, The CAMAC Foundation and the Puffin Foundation. Her work is included in the collections of The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture (14 pieces), The Amistad Center for Art and Culture, The University of Iowa Women's Center, The En Foco Photography Collection and MOMA's Franklin Furnace Artist Book Collection. She has been represented by Morton Fine Art since 2011.