Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Appears in 913 Episodes
#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...
Empowered Montage: Highlights of Women Leading Change and Creativity
Dive into an empowering montage compilation celebrating the brilliance of four phenomenal women making waves in their respective fields! Join us as we revisit captivat...
Rowan Bathurst: Exploring Feminine Identity Through Art
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I sit down with Rowan Bathurst, a Baltimore-based visual artist whose work spans continents, bridging Baltimore and São Paulo...
Capturing Stories: Photographer & Filmmaker Jefferson Liu on Finding His Creative Voice
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jefferson Liu, an Asian American photographer, filmmaker, and designer whose stunning wo...
Emerging Los Angeles Artist Kaia King-Hall on Creativity and Empowerment
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I sit down with emerging artist Kaia King-Hall, born in Jacksonville, Florida, and currently studying Studio Art at Santa Mon...
Micah E. Wood & Christopher J. Chester on Scene Seen: Documenting Baltimore’s Music Scene
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I’m joined by returning guests Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester to discuss their latest project, Scene Seen: Baltimor...
