31. Brujeria, Sober Fears and How Art is a Time Capsule with Edgar Fabian Frias

Isabel gives an update on dog mom life. Pedro steps in dog poop and loses his shit, but things get better! At (14:18) we chat with multidisciplinary artist, psychotherapist, curator, educator and brujx Edgar Fabián Frías shares their story and opens up a vulnerable conversation about creativity, art as activism, and facing fears.

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Frías' work explores themes of resistance, resiliency, and radical imagination in the face of colonization, environmental racism, and other contemporary issues. Drawing on Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism, witchcraft, and queer aesthetics, Frías offers a unique perspective on the complexities of modern society. Through their art, they bridge the gap between the traditional and the contemporary and create spaces for contemplation and transformation.

As a nonbinary, Wixárika, and Latinx artist whose family hails from Mexico, Frías brings a rich and diverse background to their practices. They hold dual BA degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from UC, Riverside, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Interpersonal Neurobiology and Somatic Psychotherapy from Portland State University. In 2022, they completed an MFA in Art Practice at UC Berkeley.

IG: @EdgarFabiánFrías

Website: EdgarFabiánFrías.org

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