Art Unveiled: Basqo Bim's Creative Odyssey in New Orleans
In this episode of The Truth In This Art Beyond New Orleans, host Rob Lee engages in a captivating conversation with Basqo Bim, a Colombian-American multidisciplinary artist rooted in New Orleans. Basqo's unique practice revolves around the deliberate tension between conflicting needs, desires, and emotions. Their work serves as a medium to explore physical, mental, and psychological boundaries, transcending limitations and embracing the unknown. Amidst this creative journey, Basqo's art becomes both a meditative sanctuary and a realm of transformation. Their artistry balances the dichotomy of pushing boundaries to extreme limits and providing viewers with relatable points of reference, ultimately crafting new worlds that challenge consensus reality.
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Basqo shares their journey into art, starting at the age of 29 after a conversation with their artist brother. They discuss their early creative interests, including literature and writing, and how they eventually found their passion for visual art. Basqo's work is heavily influenced by the vibrant culture of New Orleans, particularly the masking and carnival traditions. They talk about their process of creating masks and the inspiration behind their unique characters. Basqo also discusses their plans to move into larger-scale sculpture and installation work. Throughout the conversation, Basqo emphasizes the importance of self-expression and finding joy in the creative process.
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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