What if art were less about goals and more about living? The Art Life is a weekly podcast and emerging philosophy exploring what it means to be an artist.
Each episode questions what art has to do with life: from nature to notebooks, from happiness to home renovations.
Your hosts are actress Grace Gordon and essayist Xandra Robinson-Burns. They share stories of how art weaves meaning into all that we do. ‘Being an artist’ can be a job, but also an identity, a lifestyle, and a reminder to spend time away from screens.
In conversation, The Art Life redefines ‘art’ as expansive, inclusive, and grounding.
This show is for everyone because everyone can be an artist. Tune in every Friday for art chats and interviews. We hope you’re inspired to adopt an art life of your own.
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Known for playing the ‘vivacious bad girl with a heart of gold’ in a wide array of LGBTQ, fantasy, and horror films, all of Grace’s work is dedicated to fostering community and healing through art and storytelling.
You can learn more about her at www.gracegordonofficial.com, or follow her work on Patreon and Instagram.
Known for playing the ‘vivacious bad girl with a heart of gold’ in a wide array of LGBTQ, fantasy, and horror films, all of Grace’s work is dedicated to fostering community and healing through art and storytelling.
You can learn more about her at www.gracegordonofficial.com, or follow her work on Patreon and Instagram.
Jun 03, 2020
In this week’s mini episode, Xandra and Grace provide an information session on how to take anti-racist action in your art life. From diversifying your art consumption to hiring sensitivity readers, there are so many ways to help. Just a reminder: listening to this episode is not activism. This episode is a map, but you have to take the journey yourself.
May 29, 2020
Grace Quantock (she/her) is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, writer, and storyteller. With Xandra, she discusses creating ways forward every day, marginalia, and therapeutic does of poetry. Grace recommends finding friends in bibliographies.
May 15, 2020
Grace interviews actress Anjelika Washington (‘Tall Girl’, DC’s ‘Stargirl’). They discuss navigating an acting career with integrity, leaps of faith, and macaroni and cheese. We make history when we stand together.
May 08, 2020
Grace and Xandra are living in retreat mode! They discuss the balance between taking control and surrendering to life. When we’re experimenting, figuring out what we don't want is a win.
May 01, 2020
Grace interviews restauranteur Adam Fleischman about food: an artform that’s relatable to everybody. They discuss LA as a city about creativity, dinner parties, and literature. Devote everything to your art life.
Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns are sisters who love good stories. After every trip to the movies, Junie asks ‘What’s your favorite part?’ and hours of intense discussion ensue.
They’re obsessed with character development, on screen, and in our own lives. Tune in for talk on female-centric and feel-good films and tv. There is wisdom and something to learn in everything we watch for fun.
Xandra Robinson-Burns reads you her Heroine Training essays. She writes about being the heroine of your own story. For $12 Heroine Training Patrons.
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