Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Appears in 898 Episodes
#13 – How Does Motherhood Ignite a Painting Career? | Roxanne Sauriol Hauenherm
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I welcome Roxanne Sauriol Hauenherm, a self-taught Montreal-based artist whose captivating paintings of female figures have g...
#12 – What Makes Audiences Tune In—And Stay? | LaDawn Black
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I chat with media personality and author LaDawn Black. We discuss her journey from Baltimore's airwaves to New York's legenda...
#11 – Can a Neighborhood Bar Become an Art Hub? | Martha Robichaud of Meander Art Bar
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, we explore the heart of Baltimore's art community with Martha Robichaud, a passionate art educator and the driving force behi...
#10 – How Does Biophilic Design Bring Nature Indoors? | Alex Madaus
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I welcome back Alex Madaus, an entrepreneur and visionary dedicated to bringing the healing power of nature indoors. Alex is ...
#9 – Can Mixed Media Challenge Gender Barriers? | Caitlin Gill
In this episode of The Truth in This Art: Run It Back, I welcome back mixed media artist Caitlin Gill to the podcast. Caitlin is the Exhibition and Program Director at...
#8 – How Do Childhood Flavors Shape Award-Winning Pastry? | Chef Rochelle Cooper
On this episode of The Truth in This Art, I welcome 2024 RAMW Pastry Chef of the Year, Rochelle Cooper, from The Duck and The Peach, La Collina, and more. We start wit...
#7 – Can Vibrant Art Heal and Inspire? | Melanie Royster
On this episode of The Truth in This Art, I welcome back artist, Melanie Royster. We discuss her artistic evolution, from commercial projects to her current focus on f...
#6 – How Do Family Photos Become Museum Paintings? | Jerrell Gibbs
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I reconnect with Jerrell Gibbs, a renowned painter whose work explores the complexities of life through deeply personal and u...
#5 – Where Does Street Energy Meet Fine Art? | Jerome “Groovy Vandal” Chester
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I reconnect with Jerome Chester, also known as The Groovy Vandal, for his second appearance on the podcast. A multidisciplina...
#4 – How Does Jazz Fusion Find a New Voice? | Alicia Waller
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I sit down with Alicia Waller, a vocalist whose music defies easy categorization. Blending soul, jazz, and a touch of the une...
#3 – Is “Inviting Light” a New Beginning for Station North? | Derrick Adams & Tonya Miller-Hall
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I'm joined by returning guest Tonya Miller-Hall, Senior Advisor, Office of Arts & Culture for the Mayor's Office in Baltimore...
#2 – Can Bold Stripes Reimagine Urban Identity? | Qrcky
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I reconnect with Baltimore-based visual artist Qrcky for his third appearance on the podcast. Known for his bold black-and-wh...
#1 – How Do 15 Years of Losses Create a James Beard Winner? | D. Watkins
In this episode of The Truth in This Art: Run It Back, I talk with author and professor D. Watkins again. Watkins, a Baltimore native, is known for his strong stories....
#0 – The Truth In This Art: Creativity, Culture & Stories That Matter | Rob Lee
The Truth in This Art shares the stories that matter, often with more than one new episode a week. Hosted by Baltimore-based Rob Lee, each episode features in-depth co...
#108 – Who Gets to Speak—and Who Decides? | Tonya Mosley
In this episode, I sit down with Tonya Mosley, award-winning journalist, NPR's Fresh Air host, and the creative force behind podcasts She Has A Name and Truth Be Told....
#107 - Who Shapes the Narrative—Media, Politics, or Culture? | Carri Twigg
In this episode, I talk with Carri Twigg, co-founder of Culture House, a Black and Brown woman-owned media company focused on reshaping how race, gender, and identity ...
How Are Black Media Pros Rewriting the Playbook? | Truth In This Art Highlights
Dive into a captivating montage compilation showcasing the brilliance of five outstanding Black media professionals, each bringing their unique perspectives and expert...
#106 – LaToya Ruby Frazier – How “More Than Conquerors” Monumentalizes Everyday Care
In this episode, I sit down with LaToya Ruby Frazier, a visionary artist whose work intersects social justice, cultural change, and the American experience. Recognized...
Rahel Negasi: Fashion, Wellness, Advocacy, Inspiring Confidence
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I sit down with Rahel Negasi, a model, stylist, and mental health advocate whose work blends creativity, fashion, and wellnes...
TrapCellist Chanel Kelly: Redefining Cello's Boundaries
In this episode, I spoke with Chanel Kelly, widely known as the TrapCellist. Chanel is a Baltimore native, musician, producer, and arranger with over two decades of mu...
