TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL (Maggie D. Fedorov)
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| 26 Aug 2024 | Episode 18: Brushstrokes & Boundaries: Art, Censorship & Shame w/ Jeff Troy | 01:24:02 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Jeff Troy, a multimedia erotic artist from Seattle, WA to talk about how his current body of work began from a spilling over of long-repressed shame. Jeff discusses finding community in unlikely places; how online censorship is impacting figurative and erotic artists; and how despair is an old friend and constant companion throughout his creative practice. Jeff also considers whether creativity is positively or negatively impacted when we have limits imposed on what we are able to do. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Episode 14: SALVAGE ARTS: A Recycled Art Movement w/ Bruce Rivera | 00:22:01 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Bruce Rivera, artist and founder of Salvage Arts from Edmonds, WA to talk about the official launch of the non-profit organization centered around creating art from recycled materials. Bruce discusses how Salvage Arts came to be; the All Decks On Hand show happening this weekend (April 20th-22nd) at Graphite Art Center in Edmonds; and how to get involved in future community art projects like this one. Bruce also talks about the dangers of comparison, and how important it is to never give up on being a learning artist. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Episode 16: Constant Like the Midnight Sun w/ Melissa Clements | 01:15:51 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Melissa Clements, an oil painter from Perth, West Australia to talk about how her travels in the Arctic and beyond influence her views on the human condition and thus inform her artwork. Mel discusses the challenges of existing in the world as a portrait artist & how anguish is laced throughout her works as well as her creative process; what makes art "good"; and how phenomenology makes us all inherently creative. Melissa also considers the overlap between our current global crises & the deeply personal inner struggles of the artist.
Show notes: Melissa's Blog: "Word and Image" TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 30 Dec 2024 | Episode 22: Grief & Creativity w/ Devon Walz | 00:56:23 | |
In this episode Maggie is joined by Devon Walz of Santa Ana to talk about the nuances and intricacies of moving through grief as an artist. Devon is the second of four artists in this series of episodes to discuss her experience with grief and loss; the changes in her creative practice as a result of grief; the biggest hardships that emerged as she moved through loss; and the degree to which she is still impacted by grief. In this episode Devon also considers the struggle over how to spend our time in the wake of a big loss. Is it weird to go to dance? Show notes: | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Episode 11: Art in the Digital Age w/ Josh Stebbins | 01:48:00 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Josh Stebbins of Enid, Oklahoma to talk about making art in the digital age. Josh discusses playing the "social media game"; the issue with ai art; the importance of literature and the written word for the preservation of our humanity in an increasingly digital future; how inaccessible it is for a good many artists to even be in a position to create; and being inspired by the creations of other writers, musicians, performers, etc. including Twin Peaks and all things David Lynch. Josh also shares his opinion on the age-old question of whether or not an artist must suffer for their art. Show notes: Josh's work @ La Luz de Jesus Gallery Josh's "No Stars: A Twin Peaks Tribute Exhibition" @ Stephen Romano Gallery TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Episode 21: Grief and Creativity w/ Jennifer Allnutt | 00:48:06 | |
In this episode Maggie is joined by this year's Beautiful Bizarre People's Choice Award finalist, oil painter Jennifer Allnutt of Queensland, Australia to talk about the nuances and intricacies of moving through grief as an artist. Jenny is the first of four artists in this series of episodes on grief to discuss their experience with grief and loss; the changes that resulted in her creative practice as a result of grief; the biggest hardships that emerged as she moved through loss; and the degree to which she is still impacted by grief years later. In this episode Jenny also considers the surprising ways she was able to reconnect with joy and purpose in the wake of her grief. Show notes: ARTICLE: 'In the Studio With Jennifer Allnutt' ARTICLE: 'A Short History of the Sublime' | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Episode 19: Forging Tradition: Re-Kindling the Ancient Art of Coppersmithing w/ Evelynn Combs & Gerad Smith | 01:16:32 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Evelynn Combs & Gerad Smith of Alaska, both Archaeologists as well as artists, to talk about how they're re-conceptualizing the ancient art of coppersmithing. Gerad and Evie discuss the cultural and historical significance of coppersmithing in the Tanana Valley of interior Alaska; what it's like to work with a creative collaborator; the joys and hardships of time away from the forge; and the value of creative diversity. Evie & Gerad also consider cyclical time and the profound and incredible ways humans have been living the same experiences as our ancestors for millennia through the lens of Traveler and his stories in the Dene oral traditions. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Episode 4: BIRDY MAGAZINE: Print Isn't Dead! w/ Krysti Jomei & Jonny DeStefano | 01:00:58 | |
Maggs is joined by Krysti Jomei and Jonny DeStefano, co-founders of Denver, Colorado's premier indie publication, Birdy Magazine, to discuss the ins and outs of print; Birdy's humble beginnings, the role of print in society, how Birdy Magazine brings new life to a "dying" art form, and how to make it through the highs and the lows (especially the lows) as an artist. Krysti & Jonny also share their best advice on how to dream big with limited resources. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Episode 7: Making Your Living w/ Shayla Jolley | 00:43:59 | |
Maggs is joined by Athabascan Maker + Entrepreneur Shayla Jolley from Alaska to talk about her business babies. Shayla discusses how the focus on music & art in Alaska's vibrant communities contributed to the opening and evolution of The Happy Hippie, how she got her start in business, reconnecting with her ancestors through the creation of beaded jewelry, and what inspires her in business and beyond. Shayla also touches on the notion of whether creativity is something you're born with or something that can be learned. Show notes: Design Your Life With Sandi Website Design Your Life With Sandi Instagram Design Your Life With Sandi Podcast Anchorage Daily News Article: "Old Art of Athabascan Quillwork Rediscovered" TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Episode 13: The Art of Living w/ Adera Gandy | 01:21:06 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by actor and fine art model Adera Gandy of Seattle, WA to talk about the art of simply being alive as a contemporary creative. Adera discusses how the artist must realize that they are ALSO the masterpiece; how important it is to have a good relationship with your body as a creative; and how her relationship with creativity coincides with her relationship with the divine. Adera also suggests that there is a shift happening in the long standing archetype of the tortured artist. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | Episode 1: Introductions | 00:45:35 | |
In the introductory episode of the TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Podcast, Maggs introduces herself, her background as a creative, and the tumultuous path that led her to where she is today & also discusses what the future of the podcast has in store for you. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram Leave a voice message for Maggs | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Episode 5: Artists with Mental Illness w/ LauraAmy Patterson | 00:53:49 | |
Maggs is joined by LauraAmy Patterson of LAMP Photography Studio from San Jose, California to talk about a massive documentary series she has undertaken which she refers to lovingly as her "Artists with Mental Illness Series." LauraAmy discusses what set this project in motion for her, the profound honor and responsibility that come with creating a safe space for voices from this marginalized group of "outsider" artists, how she's funding such a huge and costly project, and what she plans to do with these sacred stories once they've all been collected and catalogued. LauraAmy also shares what it's been like for her to view images for the first time from cameras sent to every corner of the United States for artists to capture their own images of what their mental illness feels like to them. Show notes: LauraAmy's IG post w/ Maggs' photos for the AWMI Series Maggs' IG post w/ photos by LAMP Photography Studio for the AWMI Series TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Episode 15: Speaking in Symbols: Exploring Universal Human Experiences w/ Paul Ogunlesi | 00:36:30 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Paul Ogunlesi, a painter from Lagos, Nigeria to talk about his unique form of visual storytelling and how his paintings specifically explore universal human experiences and identity through the lens of Yoruba adages. Paul discusses his early experiences with art; how he uses both fashion and facelessness as tools to weave a story in his works; and whether he believes an interpretation of the symbolism in any given piece can be "right" or "wrong". Paul also talks about the experience of creating artwork that begins to form its own personality separate from what he set out to create as it comes into being through his hands. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Episode 12: The Unseen Artist w/ Tasha Kay Newell | 01:09:50 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by multi-talented actor Tasha Kay Newell of Seattle, Washington to talk about the art life and the struggles of pursuing a path that the mainstream has deemed "impossible." Tasha discusses battling imposter syndrome; taking opportunities that feel risky or uncomfortable; her disinterest in fame; and what it's like to be a member of the "unseen artist club". Tasha also answers the tough question of whether or not she views herself as an artist. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 15 Oct 2022 | Episode 2: Painting Portraits with Prosopagnosia | 00:41:01 | |
Part art history, part neuroscience, and part personal experience; in this episode Maggs talks about how having Prosopagnosia (a.k.a. Face Blindness) plays a role in her obsession with painting people and faces, and discusses how her motivations make her work both similar and dissimilar to the work of Chuck Close, another contemporary portrait painter with Prosopagnosia. Stick around until the end to find out which other prominent figures in art and pop culture are also face blind! Some of them may surprise you. Show notes: Article: "Face Blind" by Oliver Sacks Article: "Prosopagnosia: The Artist In Search of Her Face" by Vibeke Venema TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Episode 17: The Dawn of Dystopia w/ Arianè Kamps | 01:36:30 | |
In this episode Maggs is joined by Arianè Kamps, a watercolor and oil painter from Alberta, Canada to talk about how art has evolved alongside humanity over the last several thousand years and how these observations manifest in her work. Arianè discusses the struggle of making art for the content machine; how she tries to cope with burnout while working a non-creative primary job to stay afloat; how her work ended up on the moon; and how being an artist is to constantly grapple with rejection and failure. Arianè also considers the question of whether being an artist is who you ARE or what you DO. Show notes: TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 06 Nov 2022 | Episode 3: The Niche: A Symptom of Social Media w/ Jenny Allnutt | 00:49:17 | |
Maggs is joined by Jenny Allnutt, a remarkably talented figurative surrealist painter from Adelaide, Australia to discuss the subject of niching down; how important it is (and how important it isn't), how to do it organically, the importance of working outside of your comfort zone, and some of the reasons that artists can paint, draw or otherwise create the same things over and over again without tiring of it. Jenny also shares what she took away with her from art school and talks about what we may expect to see from her in the future. Show notes: Jenny's Work at Beinart Gallery Jenny's Episode of DFE Podcast TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 11 Feb 2023 | Episode 8: CATASTROPHE: Creating Art in the Wake of Tragedy | 00:22:37 | |
In light of the major earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria this week, Maggs dives into art inspired by natural disasters in this special bonus episode. We first examine eyewitness accounts from survivors of natural disasters, look at why depictions of natural disasters are of continued interest to the scientific community, examine three specific paintings portraying natural disasters for their relevance in art history, and give a couple examples of masterpieces created in the wake of disaster that you may not have been aware of. Maggs also considers what art means to an artist and to humanity, being that nothing is permanent in this world where we live in a constant state of near-apocalypse. Show notes: The Guardian Article: Turkey and Syria Earthquake: Where to Donate in the US to Help Victims Art UK Article: Having A Blast: The Science Behind Paintings of Volcanoes Hamburger Junsthalle Exhibition: Nature Unleashed: The Image of Catastrophe Since 1600 Smithsonian Article: How Paintings of Sunsets Immortalize Past Volcanic Eruption "Pele" by D. Howard Hitchcock, 1927 "Eruption of Vesuvius" by Sebastian Pether, 1825 "Vesuvius From Portici" by Joseph Wright of Derby, ca. 1775 TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Episode 20: Beyond the Mount: The Art of Preservation w/ Matt Klope | 01:13:00 | |
In this episode Maggie is joined by award winning Taxidermist and retired Federal Wildlife Biologist Matt Klope of Whidbey Island, WA to talk taxidermy. Matt discusses accessing the flow state and how to recover when you lose it; the role of creative vision in the art of preparation; real-world applications for taxidermy in research, conservation, and beyond; and the steep decline in the taxidermy community as it loses favor in the eye of John Q. Public. In this episode Matt also considers what else we stand to lose if taxidermy should become a lost art. Show notes: Whidbey Island Taxidermy Website INSTAGRAM: See how taxidermy is helping humans rehabilitate 'Ingo' for release in Germany ARTICLE: 'Why Are Ducks Thriving as Other Birds Decline? Three Words: Investments by Hunters' ARTICLE: 'What is Taxidermy? An Intimate Relationship Between Death and Maker' Precious Creature Pet Taxidermy Instagram | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Episode 6: Sacrifice Is A Certainty w/ Shane Izykowski | 00:49:10 | |
Maggs is joined by Shane Izykowski of Los Angeles, California to talk about the many sacrifices that creatives make for the sake of their art. Shane talks about taking a leap of faith by moving across the country from PA to CA in pursuit of developing his art career, how he was shaped in his early life as a creative by criticism, and how this resulted in cultivating a plethora of skills that now all play a role in his creative process. Shane also shares his hot take on a controversial opinion in the art world that creatives that work "day jobs" aren't as dedicated to their art practice as creatives who are full-time creators. Show notes: Drawing From Experience Podcast Website Drawing From Experience Podcast Instagram HuffPost Article: "11 Things Highly Creative People Sacrifice For Their Art" TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram | |||
