About this Episode:
We talk to Ana Morales about her journey with diabetes, how it impacts her art, and exciting plans she has for a graphic novel. You even get to hear her kitty in the background!
Featured on this Episode:
Ana Morales is based in Roanoke, Virginia and works primarily as a mixed media artist. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from James Madison University, where she studied studio art and art education. She works at LeisureMedia360 in Roanoke as the art director for publications including the Roanoker Magazine and the Virginia Travel Guide. Morales has exhibited her work locally and nationally.
Artist statement:
My work is largely informed by my life as a type 1 diabetic. I’m primarily interested in art-making as an opportunity to play and experiment. I’m also interested in processes that mimic my daily life with diabetes—processes that explore repetition and routine, control, order, and risk. While my early work is quite literal, my more recent work explores the broader idea of illness versus wellness and the day-to-day fluctuations of mental health.
Resources for this Episode: Website: amoralesart.com, Instagram: @anamoralesart
