Nature as Art Inspiration

Creatives Making Moves Podcast

Hosted by Victoria Timpo

 

Meet Chicago-based artist Abena Motaboli, whose creativity spans performance, painting, installations, and cultural work. Influenced by her South African and Ghanaian cultures, she uses materials from the earth like dirt, flowers, and tea to comment on displacement and past memories. She believes in using what you have to do whatever you want with your artwork. Abena has worked as an art facilitator with the Chicago Park District, Marwen Arts, the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, and community gardens. In this episode learn how to find what brings you joy, and ways to feel ignited and inspired to do your creative work. 

 

Episode Highlights

3:43 When did you know that this was what you wanted to do with your life? How did you get started?

 

9:50 Is there significance or a personal connection to the materials you use in your artwork? For example your use of flowers, tea, twigs, plants, etc

 

12:23 You work in a variety of art practices: mixed media paintings, poetry, and teaching. Is there a common thread for you in your work?

 

14: 22 How do you balance your wellness and maintaining your art practice?

 

16: 05 When do you feel the most creative?

 

25:00 What are your words of wisdom for an artist starting out to discover their purpose?

 

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