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The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JAMES MARTIN & BABACAR NDIAYEFilmmakers James Martin ("The New Orleans Sazerac") and Babacar Ndiaye ("More Than Music: Senegal") discuss their short films which won the Audience Award and WonderRoot Film Award, respectively, at WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series screening in April. Martin delves into the historical background of the sazurac cocktail and why there's so much local interest in the beverage, while Ndaiye gives some insight into the differences in hip-hop culture in Senegal relative to the United States. Both filmmakers end the podcast by shedding some light on some of their best decisions in the past year. What an awesome...

2016-05-2429 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - BRIT WIGINTTONFilmmaker Brit Wigintton discusses her short film "Violet", which won the Jury Award at WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series screening in April. Wigintton talks about the process of getting her film made as a student film, some of her favorite storytellers, and gives some hints on the future of her career as she prepares to move forward after graduation. To learn more about Brit, visit her website: http://www.brit-wigintton.com/ To learn more about WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series and upcoming screenings, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/WonderRootFilm WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts...

2016-05-2318 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MIMI VALDESMimi Valdes talks about her love for hip-hop, transitioning from the magazine industry to filmmaking and producing the critically recognized movie Dope (2015). A former editor-in-chief at Vibe and Latina magazines, Valdes highlights how she got her start in journalism and what she’s learned as she continues to navigate her career in her current position as Chief Content Officer for i am OTHER. Lastly, Valdes gives some perspective on mentorship and discusses which rappers would be included in her list of Top 5 Dope MCs. Valdes visited WonderRoot as part Sundance Film Forward, a touring program which introduces a new ge...

2016-04-1117 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - PRASHANT NAIR & SWATI SHETTYPrashant Nair and Swati Shetty talk about their journey to becoming filmmakers and some of the important decisions they made along the way in producing their first project, Umrika, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Nair and Shetty visited WonderRoot as part Sundance Film Forward, a touring program which introduces a new generation of audiences to the power of story through the exhibition of film and conversations with filmmakers to create greater cultural awareness. To learn more about Umrika, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Umrika To learn more about Sundance Film Forward...

2016-04-0616 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MICHAELA PILAR BROWNMultidisciplinary artist Michaela Pilar Brown discusses her in-process work, "The Mother Wound", ahead of her Black Box presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, how her parents' health challenges have influenced her, and how she has evolved to use her body in her artistic practice. Brown also gives some insight into how her art relates to the trauma suffered by Black female bodies and the notion of bodies as vessels for cultural memory. To learn more about Michaela Pilar Brown and the Spelman Museum of Fine Art, visit: http://museum.spelman.edu/events/black-box-michaela-pilar-brown/ http://michaelapilarbrown.com ...

2016-03-3032 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SAMMY ROSENBAUMSinger/Songwriter Sammy Rosenbaum discusses how he blends jazz, funk and ska influences with writings inspired by ancient Hebrew text to create his distinctive musical approach. Rosenbaum also gives some perspective on what has shaped his journey as an independent artist thus far, and what he's learned along the way. To learn more about Sammy Rosenbaum, visit http://sammyrosenbaum.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be...

2016-03-0820 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Podcast - WONDERROOT CSAWonderRoot Program Manager Matthew Rosenfeld joins the WonderRoot Podcast to discuss the upcoming season of the WonderRoot CSA. Rosenfeld and WR Communications & Business Manager Floyd Hall discuss the structure of the WonderRoot CSA, the arts & culture community that the CSA seeks to engage with, and what makes this season's collaboration with public art collective Forward Warrior so exciting. To learn more about the WonderRoot CSA, visit: http://www.wonderroot.org/public-programs/wonderroot-csa WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to...

2016-03-0315 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SARA SANTAMARIACeramic Artist Sara Santamaria talks about her journey to Atlanta from her home of Madrid, the importance of geometry and patterns in her work, and how those patterns relate to how individuals adapt to circumstances and form intercultural identities throughout their lives. Sara also sheds some light on what inspires her about Atlanta and how she's growing more connected to the city's Arts & Culture community. To learn more about Sara Santamaria, visit http://sarasantamaria.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing...

2016-02-2921 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - LENNIE GRAY MOWRISDesigner and Printmaker Lennie Gray Mowris joins the WonderRoot Podcast to discuss her approach to making art, her connection to nature, and how she thinks through really big ideas like her "A Year in Giving" project. Mowris also sheds some light on her youth in Florida, and why proximity to the Dekalb Farmers Market is central to her life right now. To learn more about Lennie Gray Mowris, visit: https://lenspeace.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to...

2016-02-2034 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVEIn this artist feature special presentation, Atlanta Public Schools students Kelly Scollard, James Hunt, and Tahira Bradley join WonderRoot Program Manager Matthew Rosenfeld and Atlanta Public Schools Fine & Performing Art Coordinator Betsy Eppes to discuss WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE, WonderRoot's inaugural gallery exhibition collaboration with APS. The students share some thoughts on participating in the exhibition and how they currently see themselves as artists, while Eppes and Rosenfeld shed some light on the selection process and the vision for the collaboration between WonderRoot and Atlanta Public Schools. The students were recognized from the exhibition in the following...

2016-02-0224 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - RENEE MUSSAIRenee Mussai, curator of Autograph ABP (London), joins the WonderRoot podcast to discuss the "Black Chronicles II" exhibition at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Mussai details the social and political context that surrounds the photography in the exhibit, which highlights representations of black people present in Britain during the Victorian era, as well as the process by which the images were discovered. This conversation is presented in conjunction with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, where "Black Chronicles II" is currently on display until May 14, 2016. Special Thanks to Spelman College and the Spelman College Museum of...

2016-01-2827 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - LEISA RICHFiber artist Leisa Rich talks about her journey to Atlanta, her earliest days as an artist growing up in Canada, and enjoying the tactile nature of her work. Rich also delves into the different forms she experiments with in her work, how she embraces modern techniques like 3D printing, why she still considers herself an emerging artist. To learn more about Leisa Rich, please visit: http://monaleisa.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating...

2016-01-2031 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - Transgression Reading SeriesIn this special presentation of the WonderRoot Podcast, the Transgression Live Reading Series presents a reprise of its second volume of readings, "Born Under a Bad Sign: Southern Gothic Literature Realized". Co-curators John Carroll and Laura Relyea join Floyd Hall to discuss Transgression's start and how they select themes and the writers/readers who ultimately present the work. The featured artists include Nick Tecosky, Travis Broyles, Cristin Conger, Derek Prall, and Elizabeth Jarrett. To learn more about Transgression, visit: http://www.deerbearwolf.com/transgression WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists...

2015-12-2950 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot End of Year Review - Chris AppletonWonderRoot Executive Director Chris Appleton joins the podcast to discuss some of the organization's 2015 highlights and the exciting promise of 2016, including the progress on the new WonderRoot Center for Arts & Social Change, a visual re-branding, and a new strategic plan. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com...

2015-12-2817 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - LARRY WALKERIn this far-ranging conversation, Larry Walker discusses some of the critical transitions in his life as an artist, including moving from Georgia to New York as a child, his academic studies in Detroit, and his stint in California before finally settling in Atlanta. Walker also delves into the notion of Black Art and the historical context of his work, as well as what inspires him and how he would like to be remembered. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities...

2015-12-141h 04

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - PETER FERRARIVisual Artist Peter Ferrari talks about his early start as a graffiti artist, his background as a Montessori teacher, and his evolving role as an Arts Administrator via his Forward Warrior project. Ferrari also talks about what challenges him as an artist, why he doesn't place too much importance on Social Media feedback, and which public spaces in Atlanta inspire him the most. Keep up with Peter and Forward Warrior here: https://instagram.com/peterferrariart https://instagram.com/forwardwarrior WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive...

2015-11-2029 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DIVINE ZAMIRVisual Artist Divine Zamir joins the podcast and discusses when she feels most victorious, her love of music, and some of the most important decisions and moments that have impacted her life, including what brought her to Atlanta and the accident that served as the catalyst for her career as a painter. To learn more about Divine Zamir, please visit: http://wizdivinearts.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers...

2015-10-2630 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ALBERT CHONGPhotographer Albert Chong joins the WonderRoot Podcast to discuss his early life growing up in Jamaica and some of the important decisions that shaped his 30-year career as he moved to and throughout the United States. Chong also highlights some of the challenges he faced in the art industry as a black artist, and what inspires him to move back to Jamaica in the near future. This conversation was recorded at the Hammonds House Museum, and is presented in conjunction with their upcoming exhibition, "Absolute Chong": http://www.hammondshouse.org/absolute-chong---the-work-of-photographer-albert-chong.html WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and...

2015-10-1847 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - FAHAMU PECOU/ELEVATE ATLANTAArtist, Scholar, and Curator Fahamu Pecou stops by to discuss Elevate Atlanta and its current theme: F(orever) I L(ove) A(tl) – F.I.L.A. Pecou also delves into why it was important to highlight the legacy of Atlanta recording artists/producers Organized Noize, and what shaped his curatorial approach in helping bring the event to life. To learn more about Elevate Atlanta, please visit: http://www.ocaatlanta.com/?programs=elevate To learn more about Fahamu Pecou, please visit: http://www.fahamupecouart.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite ar...

2015-10-1230 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - HOWARDENA PINDELLMixed Media Artist Howardena Pindell discusses some impactful moments over her life and 50-plus year career, including important moments from her youth in Philadelphia, confronting racism and sexism in the professional art world, working as a curator at the Museum of Modern Art, and why her video "Free, White, and 21" still resonates. This conversation is presented in conjunction with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, where Howardena Pindell has a current exhibition on display, and was recorded in the Spelman College Faculty Cloisters. Special Thanks to Spelman College and the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art for helping...

2015-09-2843 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - PROGRAM MANAGER BRANDON JONESWonderRoot Program Manager Brandon Jones joins the podcast to talk about the latest with the Walthall Artist Fellowship and Public Art Projects En Route and What Are People For. Brandon also reflects on his first few months as an Atlanta resident and in his role at WonderRoot. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please...

2015-08-2017 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - PROGRAM MANAGER MATT ROSENFELDWonderRoot Program Manager Matthew Rosenfeld joins the podcast to talk about the latest with the WonderRoot CSA, Artists Helping Artists Programming, Youth Programs, and WonderRoot Gallery exhibits. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com/wonderpage http://twitter.com/wonderroot http://instagram.com/wonderroot

2015-08-1415 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SHANEQUA GAYVisual Artist Shanequa Gay talks about growing up in Riverdale, GA, confronting the complex layers of race and Southernness, creating work for First Lady Michelle Obama, and what inspired her current series, "Fair Game". To learn more about Shanequa, visit: http://www.shanequagay.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot...

2015-07-1924 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - Film, Loose Change Magazine, and Getting InvolvedWonderRoot Arts Center Manager & Program Manager Jess Bernhart stops by to talk about the latest happenings with WonderRoot's Film Series, Loose Change Magazine, and ways to get involved as a volunteer or intern. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com/wonderpage http://twitter.com/wonderroot http://instagram...

2015-07-1217 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - BRYCE SPEEDVisual Artist Bryce Speed talks about growing up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, what’s inspiring him now, and the sense of space, architecture, and identity in his work. Bryce Speed’s solo exhibition is on display in the WonderRoot Gallery June 25th - August 4th. To learn more about Bryce Speed and his work, visit: http://brycespeed.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging thei...

2015-06-2511 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - GABRIELLE FULTONPlaywright/Director Gabrielle Fulton talks about how she fell in love with the art of storytelling, the process of writing for stage versus film, her work on a documentary about de-segregation in Athens, GA, and how Harlem has continued to play an influential role in her life. For more information about Gabrielle Fulton, visit: http://gabriellefulton.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging...

2015-05-0627 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - TORI TINSLEYVisual artist Tori Tinsley talks about growing up in Atlanta and what continues to inspire her about the city, plus delves deep into how her mom's diagnosis with fronto-temporal degeneration has influenced her artwork and changed how she views love, memories, and living for the moment. Tinsley also discusses how she approaches painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture, and the ways she explores the different facets of her art process. For more information about Tori Tinsley, visit:http://toritinsley.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire...

2015-04-2027 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - FRED SISOUVANHWonderRoot volunteer Fred Sisovanh talks about his connection to hip-hop culture as an artist of Chinese heritage, his non-profit work in Atlanta, and a couple of artists that we should be paying more attention to. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com/wonderpage http://twitter.com/wonderroot ...

2015-04-1012 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - FABIAN WILLIAMSVisual artist Fabian Williams joins WonderRoot's Floyd Hall for a far-reaching chat about mentorship among Atlanta artists, Williams' own brand of "smart-assery", and why contemporary art needs to go farther to offer solutions to problems, rather than just posing questions. Williams also delves into the thinking behind his "Race Card" exhibition, Hip-Hop, developing the World Wide Art Federation art battles, and whether he is an optimist. For more information on Fabian, visit: http://www.occasionalsuperstar.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By...

2015-04-0343 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MANTY DEYVisual artist Manty Dey talks about how she approaches her paintings and her paper forms, the importance of the tactile nature of her work, and how she's making the adjustment to life after graduate school. For more information on Manty, visit: http://www.mantydey.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http...

2015-03-2119 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - LAURA NOELPhotographer Laura Noel talks about her transition from studying Public Policy to embarking on an art career, her approach to her "Smoke Break" project and its impact, and the perspective she now has as an instructor at Emory University. For more information on Laura Noel, visit: http://lauranoel.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more...

2015-03-1331 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - HENRY DETWEILERVisual artist Henry Detweiler talks about processing emotion and making material choices, investigating physical and psychological space, and how he balances autobiographical cues with third-person perspective in his work. For more information on Henry Detweiler, visit: http://www.henrydetweiler.net WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com...

2015-03-0929 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ROGER RUZOW (THE 4WAKO)Roger Ruzow, bandleader of the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, talks about the West African and Eastern European origins of the Afro-Klezmer sound, crafting narratives in the 4WAKO ensemble's instrumentation, and the approach to the orchestra's live performances and studio recordings. For more information on the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, visit: http://afroklezmermusic.com/ WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based...

2015-03-0132 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MAREN HASSINGERMaren Hassinger talks about some of the important transition points in her career, the importance of her artistic collaborations and how she approaches her work, and how her love of dance continues to influence her. This conversation is presented in conjunction with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art; learn more about the museum here: http://museum.spelman.edu Learn more about Maren Hassinger here: http://www.marenhassinger.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and...

2015-02-0839 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ROMY MALOONIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Romy Maloon talks about how her South African heritage informs her art and the process of creating environments with her work, plus shares her perspective on what it means to be making art in Atlanta right now. To learn more about Romy, visit: http://www.romyauramaloon.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service...

2015-01-1820 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - LOCAL FILM SERIES/POWER2GIVEJosie Figueroa joins Floyd Hall to discuss the new Power2Give campaign to help raise funds for WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series, which is an ongoing partnership between WonderRoot, Plaza Theatre and Atlanta Film Festival. We host quarterly screenings and regularly bring in guest jurors to select the best films of the evening. For more information on the fundraising campaign, please visit: http://power2give.org/atlanta/Project/Detail?projectId=8699 WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to...

2015-01-0719 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JENNIE LOBATOIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Jennie Lobato talks with Floyd Hall about her journey as an artist and what led her to start drawchange.org. Jennie discusses some of the experiences that laid the foundation for the organization, what she's learned about the administrative side of running a non-profit, as well as the kind of impact she hopes to make through working with art and children. To learn more about Jennie and drawchange, visit: http://drawchange.org WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change...

2015-01-0521 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - TRACY MURRELLIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Tracy Murrell chats with Floyd Hall about her emphasis on the female form in her work, plus shares some thoughts on the female form in the context of popular culture, the music industry, and Barbie dolls. Murrell also discusses the influence and legacy of Jackie Ormes as an artist who used her work to break stereotypes and inspire social change. To learn more about Tracy, visit: http://www.tracymurrell.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing...

2015-01-0323 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - CASEY LYNCHCasey Lynch talks about growing up in Columbus, GA and his sense of how that impacts his work, how he teaches Art Appreciation from an artist's perspective, and reflects on the moments when he's at his best. To learn more about Casey, visit: http://www.caseylynchart.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please...

2014-12-3022 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MASUD OLUFANIActor and visual artist Masud Olufani chats with WonderRoot‘s Floyd Hall about how he processes history and the context surrounding his “Children of the Windy City” series. He also reflects on important moments of courage, how his art landed in SCAD’s permanent collection, and the dialogues about race that he hopes to spark with his work. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging...

2014-12-1722 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ERIN PALOVICKVisual and Performance Artist Erin Palovick chats with WonderRoot's Floyd Hall about the notion of exploration in her work, how she collaborates, and what she's learned about herself, her vulnerability, and pushing her personal and artistic boundaries. To learn more about Erin, visit: http://erinpalovick.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: ...

2014-12-0519 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DJ TABONEDJ Tabone chats with WonderRoot's Floyd Hall about witnessing the last 20 years of Atlanta's cultural renaissance, the evolution of Soul music and the nexus of Raw Soul, and his on-air role at WRFG. Tabone also shares some thoughts on the musical legacy of J Dilla and how UK Soul has distinguished itself, plus how the social messages in Soul music have changed from prior generations. To learn more about DJ Tabone, visit: http://djtabone.wordpress.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By...

2014-11-2429 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - P. SETH THOMPSONIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, visual artist P. Seth Thompson talks about the role that the media plays in crafting illusion and reality, how the theory of filmmaking sparked his interest, and how he perceives his work in the context of being an Atlanta native. To learn more about P. Seth Thompson, visit http://pseththompson.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their...

2014-11-2224 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MOLLY ROSE FREEMANIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Fine Art muralist Molly Rose Freeman chats with Floyd Hall about how she approaches her work, embracing her southernness, the response to her public work versus her collected work, and her newest challenge as an artist. To learn more about Molly, visit: http://mollyrosefreeman.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2014-11-1418 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DANIEL FLORESIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Daniel Flores discusses how growing up in both Los Angeles and Mexico influences his life and his art, his love of technology, and how he began pursuing his career in Atlanta. To learn more about Daniel Flores, visit: http://deltatangomike.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: ...

2014-11-0236 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ALEX GALLO-BROWN (Live)In September 2014 the Walthall Artist Fellows held their group exhibition at Gallery 72 in conjunction with the Zuckerman Museum of Art. As the only writer among the Walthall Artist Fellows, Alex Gallo-Brown sent each of the other fellows (visual artists) a poem and asked them to make a piece of visual work in response. The resulting collection of poems and visual work was then made into a book by a local press and published for the group exhibition. In this recording, Gallo-Brown gives a reading of the poems from this collection. To learn more about the Walthall Artist Fellowship, visit...

2014-10-2210 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - TERRI DILLINGIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, visual artist Terri Dilling chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about some critical moments in her career, the growth of Atlanta's local arts community and helping start the Atlanta Printmakers Studio, and the best decision she's made as an artist. To learn more about Terri Dilling, visit: http://terridilling.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging...

2014-10-1717 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - HOUSE OF JUNEIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, the ladies of House of June art film house discuss winning WonderRoot's Local Film Night with their short film "The Grey Area", how they work together as a collaborative unit, and the philosophy behind their use of the words "dope" and "cunty". To learn more about The House of June, visit: https://www.facebook.com/HOUSEOFJUNE WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to...

2014-10-1323 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - OKORIE JOHNSONIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, cellist Okorie Johnson chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about his relationship with the cello growing up and into adulthood, the difference between performing and communicating, and presenting the cello as a contemporary instrument. Learn more about Okorie and his work here: http://okcello.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service...

2014-09-2434 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MAC STEWARTIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, visual artist Mac Stewart chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about his start as an artist, the leadership experience he gained creating his Living Walls mural, and the big goals for his career. Keep up with Mac here: http://macstewartartworks.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information...

2014-09-1813 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - BRITTANY BOSCO (BROOKLYN)In this WonderRoot Artist Feature (update), Atlanta singer/multimedia artist Brittany Bosco chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her sudden, but not quite surprising, move from Atlanta to New York to continue her career. While sipping coffee on a hideaway couch in Brooklyn's Factory Studios, Bosco reflects on what precipitated her move, why Atlanta is the "future", the emphasis on certain production elements in her performances, and her next big goal. Keep up with Brittany Bosco here: http://hellobosco.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and...

2014-09-1222 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - AUDREY GAMEZIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, opera singer Audrey Gamez chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her path from Houston to Atlanta, her required physical and musical preparation to perform her craft, plus how audiences can take some first steps to get exposed to the opera experience. For more information or questions, you can reach Audrey at audrey@playmoremusic.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists...

2014-08-2924 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DANIELLE BRUTTOIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, painter Danielle Brutto chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about expectations surrounding Atlanta's artist community, embracing nature as a divergence from the "constructed environments" she grew up in, and creating Yolkspace, an intimate gallery space for painters. For more information about Danielle, visit: http://www.daniellebrutto.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through...

2014-08-1820 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - CHRIS APPLETONIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WonderRoot Executive Director Chris Appleton makes an official statement about the WonderRoot Center for Arts & Social Change, and chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about what this new development means for the mission, vision, and values of the organization. To learn more about the WonderRoot Center for Arts & Social Change visit: http://wonderroot.org/newcenter WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists...

2014-08-1317 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JOE TSAMBIRASIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall chats with printmaker Joe Tsambiras about his upbringing in Buford, GA, his journey to Greece and back to Atlanta, and Tsambiras' approach to the mystical, geometrical, and nature-themed narratives in his work. For more information on Joe Tsambiras, visit: http://joeeliastsambiras.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based...

2014-08-0819 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - SARAH FREEMANIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WR Summer Intern Sarah Freeman joins Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to talk about her summer working at WonderRoot, starting the (CULT)ure community project, and what she wants most for the Atlanta arts community. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com...

2014-08-0216 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JON GOODEIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Emmy-nominated Poet/Playwright Jon Goode chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about his start in Richmond, Virginia, his approach to crafting his work, and what distinguishes Spoken Word from Poetry and Hip-Hop. For more information on Jon Goode, visit: http://jongoode.webs.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2014-07-2820 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - ALEX SHERIDANIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WR Summer Intern Alex Sheridan joins Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to talk about her summer working at WonderRoot, her love for local film festivals and communities, and her big plans for the future. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com/wonderpage ...

2014-07-2516 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - LAKSHMI RAVINDARIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WR Summer Intern Lakshmi Ravindar joins Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to talk about how she ended up at WonderRoot for the summer, changing her major in college, and how she thinks students can come together to foster change. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot...

2014-07-1713 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - NATHAN HONNOLDIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Atlanta filmmaker Nathan Honnold chats with WR Local Film Night Director Josie Figueroa and WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall. They discuss Nathan's start as a director and recent work, how WR's Local Film Night seeks to support new filmmakers, and Nathan's upcoming project, "Miami Monster". For more information on Nathan Honnold, visit http://www.nathanhonnold.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists...

2014-07-1423 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - PROGRAM ASST. MATTHEW ROSENFELDIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WR Program Assistant Matthew Rosenfeld joins Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to discuss his role at WonderRoot, his favorite programming components so far, and his outlook on the Atlanta Arts community. To get in contact with Matt, email him at matthew@wonderroot.org. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information...

2014-07-0614 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DAVID GAITHERIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature Atlanta painter David Gaither talks about his start as an artist, the concept of "Maximalism" in his work, and some of the best decisions he's made at this point in his career. For more information on David Gaither, visit http://www.david-gaither.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information...

2014-07-0428 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - UACPAP ARTISTSIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, the University Avenue Corridor Public Art Project Artists--Fred Ajanogha (lead artist), Eddie Morrison McBride, and Katlin Rothacher--join WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to discuss what inspired them to participate in the UACPAP and the legacy of this project for Atlanta and beyond. For more information on the UACPAP, visit: http://uacpublicart.org WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in...

2014-06-2720 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MARCUS ROSENTRATERIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Animator Marcus Rosentrater chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about his work on the animated show "Archer", producing the movie "Limo Ride", and his work with Contraband Cinema. For more information on Limo Ride, visit: http://limoridemovie.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http...

2014-06-0631 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MALENA PEREZIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, singer/songwriter Malena Perez chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her Atlanta roots and her Cuban/German-American heritage, the international travels that have influenced her music, and the personal growth she's experienced in the past 10 years since her debut. For more information on Malena Perez, visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenaperezmusic WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive...

2014-05-2827 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MARIAN MEREBAIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, singer/songwriter Marian Mereba chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about some of the most important decisions she's made as an artist, what "home" means to her and the influence of her Ethiopian roots, and her approach to making universal music for a global audience. For more information on Marian, visit: http://marianmereba.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to...

2014-05-2425 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SHEILA PREE BRIGHTIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, photographer Sheila Pree Bright chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her early start in Hip-Hop and the thoughts behind her recent and upcoming works, including "Suburbia", "Plastic Bodies", "1960 Who?", and "Deconstructing Binaries". For more information on Sheila Pree Bright, visit: http://project1960.com http://sheilapreebright.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through...

2014-05-1431 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JERUSHIA GRAHAMIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, printmaker Jerushia Graham chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her involvement in the Deconstructing Binaries public art project, her career path back to Atlanta, and her artistic focus on the African Diaspora. For more information on Jerushia, visit: http://www.artbyjerushia.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2014-05-1120 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - LETTING THE STANKONIA OUTIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature Dr. Regina Bradley chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her new class, "Letting the Stank(o)nia Out: Using Hip Hop to Recognize the New South". Bradley discusses some of her motivations for this class, plus gives some context on current and past figures in Southern Hip-Hop relative to the Civil Rights Movement. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to...

2014-05-0719 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SHANTAY ROBINSONIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature director and documentarian Shantay Robinson chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about what inspired her start as a filmmaker, her latest project what she learned about herself along the way, and her love of Atlanta's arts community. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot...

2014-05-0519 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM TECHNIQUESIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, photographer Kelly Blackmon joins WR Interactive Manager Floyd Hall to chat about Intermediate Darkroom Techniques, a new class she's co-teaching under WonderRoot's Artists Helping Artists Programming. Kelly gives an overview of how this class fits into the overall darkroom process, plus gives some background on her own career as an artist. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their...

2014-05-0514 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - WILLIAM MASSEYIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature William Massey chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about the notion of "Divided Mass", what he learned from his apprenticeships in Europe, and his quest to meet every artist in Atlanta. For more information on William, visit: http://williammasseyart.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please...

2014-04-2820 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - CARLTON MACKEYIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature Carlton Mackey, creator of "50 Shades of Black", talks with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about the origins of the project, its evolution as a platform for dialogue about race, sexuality, and identity, and why the tag line "Beautiful In Every Shade" is so meaningful. For more information on 50 Shades of Black, visit: http://50shadesofblack.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to...

2014-04-2025 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - KEBBI WILLIAMSIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, saxophonist Kebbi Williams talks with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about Atlanta's music scene, his Atlanta roots, and what inspired him to start Music In The Park. For more information on Kebbi and Music In The Park visit: http://musicintheparkatl.org WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please...

2014-04-1418 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MARCIA VAITSMANIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, artist Marcia Vaitsman chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about her art process, her winding path to Atlanta from Sao Paulo, and the notion of taking risks in her work. For more information on Marcia visit: http://marciavaitsman.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: ...

2014-04-0832 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SARAH LEWISPresented in conjunction with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, in this WonderRoot Artist Feature, art curator and historian Sarah Lewis talks with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about what inspired her new book, "The Rise", including the distinction between mastery and perfectionism, critique in the arts, and reinvigorating dialogue around arts funding and education. Lewis also discusses how she recognizes innovation in the arts, and reflects on the current pop culture appeal of art and her past curatorial work with Jay-Z and the Barclays Center. For more information on Sarah visit: http://sarahelizabethlewis.com Visit The...

2014-03-2735 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MIKE BLACKIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, sculptor and installation artist Mike Black talks with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about how he approaches making both large-scale works and art for intimate spaces, as well as the importance of public art in Atlanta and how he connects to his environment. For more information on Mike visit: http://mikeblackart.blogspot.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive...

2014-03-2422 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MIKE STASNYIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Multi-Media/Genre artist Mike Stasny talks with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about how his transition to Atlanta has affected his art aesthetic, material selection and the notion of "hard work" in his creative process, and finding new ways to contribute financially sustainable models to the art community. For more information on Mike visit: http://www.sumptuaryarts.com/ WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot...

2014-03-1423 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - CRAIG CAMERONIn this WonderRoot Artist Feature, Printmaker Craig Cameron chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about his Canadian roots, his approach to printmaking the growth of his craft, and his involvement in Dashboard Co-Op and the Atlanta Printmakers Studio; Craig also talks about his love of hockey and even makes a difficult choice for a t-shirt design. For more information on Craig Cameron visit: http://craig-cameron.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating...

2014-03-1122 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - UNIVERSITY AVE. CORRIDOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTIn this WonderRoot Programming Podcast we focus on the University Avenue Corridor Public Art Project. WR Programming Manager Jennifer Lobsenz is joined by UACPAP Advisory Committee members Diamond Wiggins and Randy Gibbs as they chat with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about the focus of the project, the role of art to revitalize communities, and the expectations for the selected artists who participate in this initiative. For more information on the University Avenue Corridor Public Art Project, please visit: http://uacpublicart.org WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and...

2014-03-1018 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - NICOLE AKSTEINPhotographer Nicole Akstein chats with WR Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about growing up in Atlanta with Brazilian roots, her focus on rural themes, and what led her to travel to India to pursue teaching art. Nicole's current show, "Between Passages: Color Photographs by Nicole Akstein", is on display in the WonderRoot Gallery until March 14th. Learn more about Nicole's work here: http://nicoleakstein.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs...

2014-02-1520 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - FAHAMU PECOUIn this Artist Feature Fahamu Pecou chats with WonderRoot Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about working toward his PhD, his artistic focus on black male masculinity, the influence of hip-hop in his work and globally, and his big plans for 2014. For more information on Fahamu Pecou visit: http://fahamupecouart.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2013-12-3144 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - NICK MADDEN AND HIS TIDAL WAVEVisual artist Nick Madden and WonderRoot Creative Director Stephanie Dowda join Floyd Hall to discuss the first-ever permanent site-specific art installation at WonderRoot, Madden's "Tidal Wave". Dowda gives some background on the curatorial focus for the artwork, while Madden talks about what creative forces were at play and the challenges associated with the installation process. For more information on Nick Madden visit: http://nickmaddenart.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs...

2013-12-2424 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - INKYOUNG CHUNInKyoung Chun chats with WonderRoot’s Floyd Hall about the concept of “Ki” in her life and art; how she initially adjusted to the United States after immigrating from Seoul, South Korea; and some of her favorite places in Atlanta to find inspiration. “When I was a child, one of my favorite activities was blowing bubbles. They were beautiful and could be created instantly. Looking at them float up in the air, I wished they lasted longer but their existence was momentary. I kept blowing bubbles, thinking that their brief transience made them somehow more beautiful." Learn more about InKyoung...

2013-12-2322 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - EXECUTIVE DIR. CHRIS APPLETONIn this WonderRoot Programming Feature, WonderRoot Executive Director Chris Appleton talks with Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about the state of WonderRoot in 2013, some of the new programming the organization has focused on in the past year, and whether WonderRoot has lived up to his expectations since first starting nearly 10 years ago. This conversation is presented by MailChimp. Please visit: http://mailchimp.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers...

2013-12-2027 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - SPEAKERFOXXXIn this Artist Feature, WonderRoot's Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall chats with Atlanta native DJ Speakerfoxxx about her passion for music, how she embraces her craft, sobriety, confronting racism and genderism, and how she re-discovered her love for Atlanta. To find out more about Speakerfoxxx, visit http://twitter.com/speakerfoxxx WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2013-11-0745 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - MEET OUR ACADEMIC INTERNPresented by MailChimp, in this WonderRoot Programming conversation our Academic Intern Jasmine Tillman talks with Floyd Hall about what brought her to WonderRoot, some of her favorite moments at the Arts Center, and how she wants to see WonderRoot grow. For more information on MailChimp visit: http://mailchimp.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more...

2013-10-2818 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ART CLOUDIn this Artist Feature, Alex West, founder of Art Cloud, chats with WonderRoot's Creative Director Stephanie Dowda and Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall about Art Cloud's history, providing infrastructure for members of the arts community, and Atlanta as a friendly city for startup entrepreneurs. For more information about Art Cloud, visit: http://artcld.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through...

2013-10-1919 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - ELEVATE ATLANTAPresented by MailChimp, in this WonderRoot Programming conversation Courtney Hammond from the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs joins WonderRoot Creative Director Stephanie Dowda and Interactive Media Manager Floyd Hall to chat about the origins and growth of Elevate Atlanta, WonderRoot's involvement, and how the public can get involved. For more information about Elevate Atlanta visit: http://www.elevateatlantaart.com/ For more information on MailChimp visit: http://mailchimp.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating...

2013-10-1123 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - DURF HUMPHRIESDurf Humpries wasn’t planning to go to China, but as he explains to WonderRoot’s Floyd Hall, he found an unexpected connection to the people, the cultures, and an inspiration for his art that continues to shape his path. To learn more about Durf, please visit: http://waynexiaolong.wordpress.com/ WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For...

2013-09-2824 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICSFeaturing backstage conversation from One Music Fest plus a visit to WonderRoot, Floyd Hall chats with Ruby Velle of Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics about the band and their message, adopting Atlanta as their home base, prepping for their live shows, and what it takes to be an independent artist in the current music industry. To keep up with Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, visit: http://rubyvelleandthesoulphonics.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service...

2013-09-2228 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTFloyd Hall is joined by WonderRoot's Creative Director Stephanie Dowda and Makeba Dixon-Hill, Curator of Education for the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, as they announce a new podcast collaboration. Covering the 2013-2014 school term, The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will curate a series of Artist Feature conversations for WonderRoot's podcast, highlighting local artists and topics that speak to the museum's current programming or overall emphasis on art by and about women of the African Diaspora. For more information on the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, visit: http://museum.spelman.edu/ WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based...

2013-09-0532 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - ASHLEY ANDERSONWonderRoot’s Floyd Hall speaks with multidisciplinary artist Ashley Anderson about the range of his art practice, understanding the boundaries of his materials, writing “Art Monger” on his business cards, and how he’s far from a gamer, despite what others assume about his animation aesthetic. For more information on Ashley, visit: http://www.flickr.com/people/pressstarttobegin/ WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging...

2013-09-0326 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - CONVERSATION PIECESPresented by MailChimp, in this WonderRoot Programming feature Floyd presents some of his favorite moments from recent podcast conversations, including chats with WonderRoot Staff Members Stephanie Dowda, Jennifer Lobsenz, and Dave Sherman, plus some highlights from recent Artist Features with local artists John Welker and Paper Frank. WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please...

2013-08-2627 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - TOO WHITE TO BE BLACKPresented by MailChimp, this WonderRoot Programming conversation features artists Justin Rabideau and Bethany Collins, as they discuss their new collaborative work "Too White To Be Black", which we be on display at the 2013 Decatur Book Festival. WonderRoot is proud to parter with the festival this year as it expands to include visual art into the programming. For more information about the Decatur Book Festival visit: http://www.decaturbookfestival.com WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and...

2013-08-1721 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - NOBLE BEASTCollage Artist Noble Beast talks with Floyd Hall about how he approaches his work, learning to create larger volumes of work, and how collage artists play the role of historians and archivists. For more info on Noble Beast, reach out to us at WonderRoot! WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through arts-based service work. For more information, please visit: http://wonderroot...

2013-07-2718 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - WALTHALL ARTIST FELLOW REFLECTIONS P.2Presented by MailChimp, this WonderRoot Programming Feature focuses on The Walthall Artist Fellowship. Going into its second year, The Walthall Artist Fellowship seeks to forever impact the participating visual and performing artists by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and community-base to significantly advance and define their careers as artists. As the first Class of Fellows approach the end of their program and present their group exhibition, we wanted you to hear some reflections from the fellows themselves on their experience in the fellowship and beyond. In this podcast you'll hear from: In Kyoung Chun Michael Klapthor Corian...

2013-05-0230 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Programming Feature - WALTHALL ARTIST FELLOW REFLECTIONS P.1Presented by MailChimp, this WonderRoot Programming Feature focuses on The Walthall Artist Fellowship. Going into its second year, The Walthall Artist Fellowship seeks to forever impact the participating visual and performing artists by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and community-base to significantly advance and define their careers as artists. As the first Class of Fellows approach the end of their program and present their group exhibition, we wanted you to hear some reflections from the fellows themselves on their experience in the fellowship and beyond. In this podcast you'll hear from: Kevin Byrd Hailey Lowe Roni Nicole ...

2013-04-2530 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - JIYOUNG LEE and DAVE BONAWITSJiyoung Lee and Dave Bonawits discuss "Moral Sleaze", their feature film premiering in the 2013 Atlanta Film Festival; plus share their thoughts on collaborating as filmmakers, participating in WonderRoot's (Generally Local, Mostly Independent) Filmmakers Night, and how they balance their professional lives with their personal pursuits in the film industry. http://www.facebook.com/MoralSleaze WonderRoot is an Atlanta-based non-profit arts and service organization with a mission to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. By providing production facilities to Atlanta-based artists and coordinating arts-based service programs, WonderRoot empowers artists to be proactive in engaging their communities through...

2013-03-0716 min

The WonderRoot Podcast Series WonderRoot Artist Feature - MIKE KLAPTHORThis WonderRoot Artist Feature highlights ceramics artist Mike Klapthor. In this conversation with Floyd Hall, Mike talks about the inspiration for the robot sculptures he creates, as well as experience as a WonderRoot Walthall Fellow. For more information on Mike, visit: http://www.mklapthor.com For more information on WonderRoot, visit: http://wonderroot.org http://facebook.com/wonderpage http://twitter.com/wonderroot http://instagram.com/wonderroot

2013-01-3112 min