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“In a bid to be free, I created a whole new music project where I didn’t expect people to associate Nysza with any cultural identity. I didn’t expect people to know where Nysza came from,” says this week’s featured artist Ananya Panwar, who isn’t bound to just one artistic discipline. As a singer, poet, composer, performance scientist, and advocate for climate change, Ananya’s voice shines through her work in every capacity. She’s also one of the co-founders of Gaia’s Garden, a volunteer-created intersectional community garden that programs workshops, performances, and community events that help to bring people together. We talk everything from her newest release “She Loves Me”, how the Internet influences the creation of art, and the inspiration behind Gaia’s Garden.

Check out Ananya's work below: 

ig: @itsnysza

gaia's garden: @gaiasgardenldn

check out her newest single "she loves me"

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: thepodcastimperfect@gmail.com

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kara: @quietopenspace

rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic

music by rebecca nisco

album art by kara bartek

it was truly a pleasure sitting down and talking with london-based fine artist somunachima, whose stunning portraitures of black women have recently been exhibiting in galleries and public spaces in london. tune in as we discuss somunachima's artistic journey, where she turns for inspiration, and how she created while isolating. there's something for everyone in this episode, so go ahead and give it a listen! 

“Life just doesn’t start at 17, it continues for many years and you can do so many different things” says DC based actor and crocheter Jordan Essex. Currently touring the country with Olney Theatre’s National Players, Jordan joins us for a beautiful conversation filled with inspiring anecdotes, sage advice, and plenty of laughs. Be sure to give it a listen and check out his work linked below!

Check out Jordan’s work!

jordan’s Instagram: @jc.essex
jordan’s crochet creations: @jordan.crochet
check out the National Players: https://www.olneytheatre.org/national-players

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: thepodcastimperfect@gmail.com
check out our brand new website
follow us on instagram @thepodcastimperfect
follow your co-hosts:
kara: @quietopenspace
rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic
music by rebecca nisco
album art by kara bartek

this week we are joined by puerto rican composer johanny navarro! tune in as we discuss how johanny started writing for opera and all her incredible new projects coming up! we also get into what it's like to be an artist and how johanny discovered herself through her music. truly, this is a conversation that will resonate with anyone, so go ahead, give it a listen and let us know what you think! we hope you enjoy.



check out johanny and her work: 

https://johannynavarro.com 

ig: @johannyivelisse

american lyric theatre: https://www.altnyc.org

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: thepodcastimperfect@gmail.com

check out our brand new website

follow us on instagram @thepodcastimperfect

follow your co-hosts:

kara: @quietopenspace

rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic

music by rebecca nisco

album art by kara bartek

we are so very lucky to have the magnificent yarli allison on the show for this week's episode! we talk everything from yarli's work in sculpture, virtual reality, and 3D spaces to discovering a place of belonging through deep-rooted memories. it was truly such a beautiful and enlightening conversation, you're not going to want to miss this one!

check out yarli's work here!

yarli's instagram: @yarliallison

yarli's website: http://yarliallison.com

yarli's work is currently on view at FACT Liverpool & ICA London - check it out if you're in the area!

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: thepodcastimperfect@gmail.com

check out our website

follow us on instagram @thepodcastimperfect

follow your co-hosts:

kara: @quietopenspace

rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic

music by rebecca nisco

album art by kara bartek

“camera and lighting reveal so much more sometimes than words” says gaffer and cinematographer marine brion. it was such a fun time chatting with marine about her craft and the power of lighting (pun intended!) in film. from sharing anecdotes from some of her favorite projects to explaining what it's like “fighting the sun” (yes, you read that right), this week’s episode gives so much insight on marine’s field and how you can express yourself through lighting.

check out marine and her work:

instagram: @marinebri0n
website: www.marinebrion.com
questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: thepodcastimperfect@gmail.com
check out our brand new website
follow us on instagram @thepodcastimperfect
follow your co-hosts:
kara: @quietopenspace
rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic
music by rebecca nisco
album art by kara bartek