Memory, Climate Change, and Urban Transformation with dream hampton and her film 'Freshwater'
Art Heals All Wounds
09/20/23
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We continue our season focusing on belonging by talking about places and spaces. What kinds of stories do you tell about the places of your past that made you who you are? How do you tell that story when that place has been destroyed by the effects of climate change? dream hampton is an independent filmmaker who recently released a nine-minute short film called Freshwater. Prior to this project, hampton had worked on three long-form projects, including the widely recognized Surviving R. Kelly docuseries. Dealing with studios and facing creative limitations took a toll on dream, prompting a search for a creative project that could heal. In collaboration with her friend Invincible, dream embarked on a film project exploring flooded basements as a metaphor for memory, the effects of climate change, and the changing demographics of her hometown, Detroit. Freshwater was shot over all four seasons with a small crew of three or four people. My conversation with dream includes thoughts around migration and climate refugees. Why aren’t we doing a better job of responding to those who have left homes that have been made uninhabitable due to climate catastrophe? We also talk about ways that urban planning and surveillance have contributed to why our places are so poorly equipped to withstand the many challenges we’re facing, whether it’s fire or too much water. Through her story of loss, dream invites us all to reflect with her on how we might respond to this moment when, as she so aptly puts it, nature is talking to us. As storytellers, are we listening? How will we shape our stories to meet this moment?
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Who do you look up to? Do you have heroes? Fashion photographer Umberto N. Nicoletti has created a new coffee table book full of photographs of some of his heroes—LQBTQIA+ asylum seekers. Inspired by his friend Diego Puccio, a volunteer for Arcigay, an Italian organization that helps refugees obtain asylum, Umberto became passionate about fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights. He was shocked to learn that over 40% of countries still have laws against the community and realized that even his own inner circle of friends was unaware of this issue. Umberto decided to take action and create an artistic project to raise awareness about the criminalization of the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide.
Umberto joins me to talk about his new book of photography, Asylum, which features photographs of some of the LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers Umberto has met. We talk about his choices in terms of the style of the photographs, why it’s important to him to show the subjects in a more glamorous and idealized way, the process of interviewing the subjects of the book, and his hopes for the book and future projects based on it.
We also cover how Umberto feels a connection to these asylum seekers based on his search for belonging in his own life.
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Are you comfortable with the parts of you that are feminine? Are you comfortable in a feminine space? Explore the world of street art and its transformative power in public spaces with Amilli Onair. Discover how her murals challenge perceptions of feminine energy and create safe spaces for all. Amilli's street art beautifully embraces and celebrates the feminine. She believes that by adding feminine elements to public spaces, we can create a sense of welcome and belonging for all individuals. It's a powerful way to challenge societal norms and create spaces where everyone can explore their feelings. Amilli is from a family of women artists and shares insights into her own journey as a muralist, how her work resonates with individuals seeking feminine spaces, and the energetic impact of her art in public spaces. Amilli shares her perspective on the public nature of street art and how that challenges the concept of art belonging to the artist who created it, and also how reactions to that art reflect currents ideas and beliefs in a society. We delve into the concept of microaggressions, in particular a drawing of a certain part of the male anatomy that she often finds added to her murals. We also touch upon Amilli's personal experience with her mother’s struggle with mental illness and how that relationship has influenced her artistic journey. Join me on Art Heals All Wounds as we delve into the intersection of art, belonging, and social commentary.
Episode Highlights
- Exploring Street Art and Its Impact: 00:03:00
- Taking Up Space and Feminine Energy: 00:07:00
- The Resilience of Women and Flowers: 00:08:00
- Influences from Women Artists in the Family: 00:10:00
- The Uterus Mural: Healing and Expression: 00:13:00
- Coexistence of Emotions and Feminine Space: 00:18:00
- Street Art as a Commentary on Society: 00:23:00
- Expanding Notions of Feminism: 00:26:00
- Connect with Amilli Onair: 00:29:00
- Closing Remarks and Support for the Podcast: 00:31:00
- Music Credits and Location Acknowledgment: 00:31:00
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