Sheryl Oring

Interdisciplinary artist and activist Sheryl Oring returns to The Truth In This Art! Oring shares updates on I Wish to Say. "I Wish to Say" is her long-running public art project. For decades, thousands of people have dictated postcards to the U.S. president for this project. It started with just one typewriter. Now, it's a growing collection of public records. It helps fight censorship and shares stories from people rarely heard.Sheryl had a hard year after her school, University of the Arts, closed. This conversation looks at how that loss, plus listening and old papers, shaped her newest art.Topics Covered: Fighting censorship: She was the first artist on the board of the National Coalition Against Censorship.Typing on tour: She gathered messages from parks, libraries, and schools during an election year.Archiving 5,000+ typewritten postcards and the invisible labor of cultural memoryPost-UArts Philadelphia: navigating grief, disillusionment, and artistic renewal after institutional collapseFear and self-censorship among immigrants, youth, and marginalized communitiesLibraries as sanctuary: preserving democratic space as book bans and closures escalateArt as care: on fermenting, gardening, and rituals that ground a life in transitionSheryl first appeared on The Truth in This Art in 2023—listen to that conversation here.This episode was recorded during a season that looked at archives, resilience, and artists who work in public spaces.

Sheryl Oring is the Dean of the School of Art at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Sheryl's work as an artist, writer, and educator explores critical social issues through the integration of old and new media, fostering open exchange and challenging the status quo.In this episode, Sheryl delves into the stories behind her renowned works, "Writer's Block" and "I Wish To Say," shedding light on the driving forces behind her art and the profound impact she seeks to achieve. As the Dean of the School of Art, Sheryl shares her vision for inspiring the next generation of artists and activists, shaping a future that embraces creativity, social engagement, and artistic expression.Join Rob Lee and Sheryl Oring in an illuminating conversation where they explore:Sheryl's journey from her first creative experiences to her role as Dean of the School of Art, uncovering the influences and inspirations that have shaped her artistic sensibility.The intersection of truth, storytelling, and activism in Sheryl's work, examining the role of art in sparking dialogue, challenging censorship, and promoting democratic engagement.The transformative power of "I Wish to Say," Sheryl's Creative Capital project, and its impact in giving a voice to the disenfranchised, fostering connections, and inspiring hope.Sheryl's role as Dean of the School of Art at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and her vision for inspiring the next generation of artists, cultivating creativity, and empowering social change.🎨🎙️ Immerse yourself in the world of art, truth, and activism with Sheryl Oring, the Dean of the School of Art at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as she shares her inspiring journey and the transformative power of her work! 🌟🗣️🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧