Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Appears in 677 Episodes
Exploring the World of Media and Journalism with Eric Deggans
Meet Eric Deggans, a multifaceted individual who wears many hats as a TV critic, author, musician, and educator. As a TV critic and media analyst, Deggans works for Na...
Jon Goldman: Journey into Intermedia Art
Jon Goldman is not your typical artist; he is a master of intermedia art, a genre that fuses various forms of expression into one powerful narrative. His journey throu...
Exploring Artistry, Love, and Connection with B/ue Robin
B/ue Robin is an artist of love and creator based in Baltimore. With a focus on love and connection, B/ue Robin uses various mediums to create immersive sensory experi...
Artscape Resurgence: Todd Yuhanick on Celebrating Creativity
Todd Yuhanick is the interim CEO of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA). With a background in finance, PR, and film production, Todd brings a unique pers...
Leading Change: A Talk with Senator Cory V. McCray
Senator Cory McCray serves as a leading voice in equitable policy-making, community involvement, and impactful governance. Representing the younger generation of polit...
Pushing Boundaries: Steve Hackman's Innovative Fusion of Art Music
Step into the world of Steve Hackman, a trailblazing composer, conductor, producer, and songwriter who is revolutionizing the musical landscape. In this compelling epi...
Inside Abstract Expression with Artist Alexi Abi Mikhael
Explore creativity where it meets business insight on 'The Truth In This Art Podcast'. I'm Rob Lee, and today, we're journeying with Alexi Abi Mikhael, a visual artist...
Blending Worlds: Pothik Chatterjee on Art & Identity
Join us for a deep conversation with Baltimore-based abstract artist Pothik Chatterjee. We discuss his blend of South Asian-American culture, spirituality, and LGBTQ i...
Crafting Perspective: Kim Rice on Art, Whiteness, and '[RE] Birth of a Nation
Dive into a compelling conversation with Kim Rice, the visionary behind the art exhibition '[RE] Birth of a Nation.' Kim unpacks how crafts like crocheting serve as so...
Inside HBCU Week: A Conversation with Maryland Public Television's Travis Mitchell
Join us for a captivating talk with Travis Mitchell, Senior VP and Chief Content Officer at Maryland Public Television. With over 30 years in media and a strong focus ...
Warren Bernard: Shaping the Comic Landscape through Small Press Expo (SPX) and the Library of Congress
Warren Bernard is a prominent figure in the world of comics as the Executive Director of the Small Press Expo (SPX), an acclaimed independent sequential art festival. ...
Chris Guido on Film Editing: Storytelling, Indie Cinema, Documentaries
Chris Guido is a freelance video editor with over 15 years of experience in the film industry. He has worked on a variety of projects, including promos for well-known ...
Sergio Neptuna Talks: Merging Art, Comics, and Community
Embrace the journey with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by none other than Rob Lee. Today our guest is Sergio Neptuna, a digital artist known for merging ever...
Live From The Underground with LordsWrath: A Musical Journey from Atlanta to Baltimore
Jordan M. Graham, also known as LordsWrath, is a musical visionary who seamlessly blends the essence of Atlanta with the vibrant spirit of Baltimore. He is a masterful...
Art, Inspiration, and Community: A Conversation with Agnes Gummere
Agnes Gummere is an artist and interior designer based in Philadelphia. She specializes in oil painting, figure painting, portraits, and illustration. With a backgroun...
The New Wave of Art Discovery: Sam Bowler Talks Culturalyst
Sam Bowler is a sculptor, technologist, and writer, as well as the founder of Culturalyst. He is passionate about building a future that takes care of artists and beli...
Conversation with the Creators of 'Carpet Cowboys': A New/Next Film Fest Feature
Meet our esteemed guests M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter. The directors and producers behind the documentary film "Carpet Cowboys." They have wor...
Empowering Women Artists and Multipassionate success with Michelle I. Gomez
Today our guest is Michelle Gomez, a life and business coach for women artists. She is a multi-passionate artist herself, with a background in art, writing, and teachi...
Unique & Devin Robinson on 'Decisions II': Authentic Storytelling in Baltimore
Meet Devin & Unique Robinson. Unique is a poet, performer, and professor who directed the film Decisions II (Check out Unique's first interview). While Devin is a film...
Qrcky: Art, Afrofuturism, and Community Creativity
We are thrilled to have a distinguished guest for the second time Qrcky, a Baltimore-based artist. Delve into his early influences, including iconic figures like Bob R...
Abstract Art & Santos Shelton: An Artistic Journey
I am thrilled to engage in a captivating conversation with our next guest, an extraordinary multi-faceted creator who has established a profound impact in the realm of...
Journey into 'Unseen': Set Hernandez's Feature at BlackStar Film Festival
Meet Set Hernandez, a filmmaker and community organizer who uses their platform to amplify the voices of the underrepresented. Set, a queer, undocumented immigrant wit...
'La Lucha': Violeta Ayala's World Premiere at BlackStar Film Festival
Violeta Ayala, an exceptional artist who merges technology, storytelling, and culture to create riveting narratives. Violeta is a pioneer in filmmaking and a vocal adv...
Devin Wilkins on 'A Curation of Love for our City' for Baltimore By Baltimore
Delves into enlightening conversations with creative minds and their inspiring journeys. In this episode, we are excited to feature a vibrant discussion with Devin Wil...
Baltimore Homecoming: Matthew Reeds on Building Bridges
Today we engage in a meaningful conversation with Matthew Reeds, the Deputy Director of Baltimore Homecoming—an organization mobilizing accomplished Baltimoreans world...
Amplifying Diverse Voices: A Conversation with Maori Karmael Holmes, Founder of BlackStar Projects
Meet Maori Karmael Holmes, the founder, CEO, and artistic officer of BlackStar Projects. BlackStar Projects is the driving force behind the BlackStar Film Festival, an...
Heritage, History, and Cultural Renaissance: A Conversation with Shauntee Daniels of Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA)
Engage in a meaningful conversation with the innovative and passionate Shauntee Daniels, the Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA), a disti...
Enchanting Melodies and Dreamy Pop: Exploring Ari Voxx's Artistic Journey
In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Ari Voxx, DC's Dreamy Pop Princess, who delves into the enchanting world of music and creativity.Join us as...
Disrupting Narratives Through XR: A Conversation with Idris Brewster, Founder of Kinfolk
Engage in a meaningful conversation with the innovative and passionate Idris Brewster, founder of Kinfolk, an augmented reality archive of Black and Brown history.In t...
Archiving the Essence of Advanced Industrial Societies: A Conversation with Visual Artist Joseph Cochran II
In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Joseph Cochran II, a visual artist, researcher, and archivist who delves into the essence of advanced indus...
