Memento

Ben Ballman
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Ben Ballman discovers the stories of artists of all disciplines, from their past to their newest work. This is their Memento.

Episodes

  1. Siegfried Tieber on Luck, Chance, and Chaos

    04/18/2023

    Siegfried Tieber on Luck, Chance, and Chaos

    Storyteller and magician Siegfried Tieber discusses his second performance on 'Penn and Teller;' the psychology of deception; the mechanical engineering to close-up magic pipeline; magic as a means of connection; and luck, chance, and chaos. - Find more of Siegfried Tieber on his website (https://www.siegfriedtieber.com) - Recorded April '23

    1h 5m
  2. Wonjun Seok on Cultivating a Set

    03/27/2023

    Wonjun Seok on Cultivating a Set

    Nashville photographer and burgeoning sculptor Wonjun Seok discusses his ‘Matrix’ photo series, his experience as a Korean individual in the Deep South, his methodology to cultivating a set during photoshoots, and his unique journey to the arts.  To view the photographs discussed in this episode: BOURGEOIS https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQQ9fcPo5s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link POLKA https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQQgRcP9QI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link TRIPWIRE https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQPxrkP0Zq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Changing  https://vsco.co/wonjunseok/media/6395a22c7342a67448252989  Jeff Wall Lightbulb Shoot https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/jeff-wall-after-invisible-man-by-ralph-ellison-the-prologue-1999-2000-printed-2001/

    1h 24m
  3. Hana Eid on the Ebbs and Flows of Extremes

    03/06/2023

    Hana Eid on the Ebbs and Flows of Extremes

    Nashville musician and songwriter Hana Eid discusses her new song 'Shrapnel,' the synchrony of lyrics and melody in her songwriting process, the progression of ballad to banger in her discography, the projection of the self via social media, and the waves of happiness and sadness in relationships and life.  - Find Hana Eid's music on spotify or more content on her instagram @hanaeeid - Photo credits to Elizabeth Marsh (@elizabethbmarsh on Instagram) - Recorded March '23

    1h 19m
  4. Lindsey Rome on the Expression of the Subconscious

    02/13/2023

    Lindsey Rome on the Expression of the Subconscious

    Painter, photographer, and creative Lindsey Rome discusses two of her works - 'STIM 2' and 'Untitled,' her philosophy of the self representation inherent in depicting others, her process of tapping into her subconscious mind, and her experience and self-discovery relating to her and her son's respective recent diagnoses of autism.  To view the painting discussed in the podcast  Visit Lindsey Rome's instagram post on @memento.pod Access the following websites               - STIM 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5b7z25oyr57quym/30x22_STIM2.jpg?dl=0               - Untitled: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pt051gmfzowv03/FIG_WC_2020.jpg?dl=0 - Visit @lindseyrome on instagram or https://www.lindseyrome.com/ for more of Lindsey Rome's works -  Recorded Dec. '22

    1h 14m
  5. Jojomber on the Cornfields of Ohio

    02/06/2023

    Jojomber on the Cornfields of Ohio

    Musician and artist Jojomber discusses his new song 'Nicotine,' the balance between collaboration and control over a creators work, the increasing influence Tik Tok has on rising artists, his philosophy of muses and inspiration, and the cornfields of Ohio.  - Recorded Nov. '22

    1h 2m

  6. 01/30/2023

    Theo Perl on his Relationship with Tomorrow

    Nashville Filmmaker, poet, and creative Theo Perl discusses open space in poetry, expressing through adversity and suffering, and how to balance presence today with the desire for tomorrow. Visit https://perloyster.com/ to view more of Theo's work.  - Link to Theo Perl's My Girl (Second Poem): https://perloyster.com/spoken-word - Recorded Nov. '22

    1h 9m
  7. Chris Kelly on the Presence of the Past

    01/30/2023

    Chris Kelly on the Presence of the Past

    Edgehill's Chris Kelly discusses the making of the band, his new song 'Look Around', and how his past and present mold the messages he delivers through music. - Recorded Nov. '22

    1h 24m
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Ben Ballman discovers the stories of artists of all disciplines, from their past to their newest work. This is their Memento.

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  • Creator
    Ben Ballman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Ballman
  • Show Website
    Memento