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The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter#2 - Can Bold Stripes Reimagine Urban Identity? | QrckyIn 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-white "Stripes" series, Qrcky shares how his work explores themes within the Black diaspora, urban landscapes, and the power of art to foster community dialogue. We dive into his evolution as an artist, including his transition into sculpture and recent experiments with gold and silver electroplating. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of navigating the art world, the importance of resilience, and his unique approach to balancing creativity and personal expression.2025-02-0655 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterQrcky: Art, Afrofuturism, and Community CreativityWe 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 Ross and Chuck Jones, and explore how his art serves as a therapeutic outlet. Quirky's remarkable and diverse body of work reflects a unique fusion of Afrofuturism and personal experiences, often exploring themes of freedom, depth, and dimension. With a keen eye for using black and white and experimenting with color, his art has gained recognition within the vibrant Baltimore art scene. Join us as we uncover how Quirky's artistic path, born in...2023-08-1145 min
Cooley and The GangEpisode 144Tonight we have special guest co-host Puchi and a very dope talented artist by the name of Qrcky. You don't want to miss this one and if you know us and you been keeping up with social media you know what we going talk about.https://linktr.ee/Cntgshow www.qrcky.net #dopeblackpods #cntgshow #podcast #artist #art2022-04-212h 03Cooley and The GangEpisode 144 w/ @qrcky & @_lareinacubanaTonight we have special guest co-host Puchi and a very dope talented artist by the name of Qrcky. You don't want to miss this one and if you know us and you been keeping up with social media you know what we going talk about.https://linktr.ee/Cntgshow www.qrcky.net #dopeblackpods #cntgshow #podcast #artist #art2022-04-202h 03
ArtVant GardeAVG Ep 10 Season 2 | CONQUERING Fear and Anxiety through Art w/ Special Guest QrckyIn the episode we’re joined by special guest visual artist Qrcky. We discuss using art to overcome fear, anxiety, grief and to help improve your overall mental health. Qrcky shares his personal relationship with art and also provide some great advice to inspiring artists on how to get started with launching your art business. We hope you enjoy! Please share and drop a comment. We’d love to hear from you!⚡️2022-03-1338 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterRedefining the Black Aesthetic: An Art Talk with Curator Thomas JamesMeet Thomas James, a curator and culture protector based in Baltimore, renowned for his dedication to promoting and elevating black artists and their distinctive perspectives. With a strong passion for redefining the black aesthetic in the art world, Thomas has curated numerous exhibitions that showcase the richness and diversity of black artistry. In this special bonus episode, recorded in September 2021 at The Eubie Blake Cultural Center, Thomas engages in an insightful art talk with hosts Rob Lee and Jason V, as they delve into the thought-provoking topic of "Repercussions: Redefining the Black Aesthetic."In...2021-10-1252 min
Manifest Your BrillianceBlack people need an outlet of creative expression for healing.In today’s episode I sit with an artists known as Qrcky. We talked about his desire to personally stay unknown as an artists yet make his artwork not only known but accessible to all. We also talked about as well his experience and thoughts of healing through creative expression as well as black art representation.
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The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterUnveiling the Artistic Odyssey of Qrcky: A DMV Artist's Exploration of Social Commentary and Human NatureWelcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Qrcky. He is a notable DMV artist renowned for his thought-provoking work, delving into social commentary, daily routines, human nature, street art, cubism, abstract art, and ethical issues. Drawing inspiration from influential artists like Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky masterfully crafts synergies through layers of both constructed and discovered elements. Currently based in Baltimore, his art explores themes of movement, surface deconstruction, reassembly, and the interplay of forgetting and remembering past experiences. Passionate about using a...2021-05-2750 min