Embrace the Mess

Paras Chaudhari & Gavin Bernard
  • 5.0 (11)
  • ARTS

Teaching Artists Gavin Bernard and Paras Chaudhari navigate challenging circumstances and search for solutions alongside resilient and creative Atlanta Public High School students.The real, uncensored conversations exist to be an inspiration for other youth-serving educators to share stories of their own work.

  1. 04/14/2021

    111 - Community is the Truth

    Atlanta's artist community pulled up and saved the day. Gavin and Paras discuss shooting the music video with the help of local muralists, art venues, storyboard artists and more. Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    38 min

  2. 01/22/2021

    111 - Bonus: Brent Busby | Sound Mixer @Adult Swim

    Embrace the Mess

    20 min

  3. 01/22/2021

    111 - Bonus: Dustin Bolton | Graphic Novelist

    Paras and Gavin talk with Dustin Bolton, a contract media artist and graphic novelist. Discussion highlights include being a passive consumer vs an active creator, creative career opportunities for youth, and the ideal environment to develop creative discipline. Find out more about Dustin and see his work at http://www.dualbo.com/ and instagram.com/dus10. His first graphic novel, Kudzu: Heart of the Mountain, will be released soon. Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    27 min

  4. 01/22/2021

    111 - Bonus: Emma & Scott Satterfield | Filmmaking Family

    Paras and Gavin talk with Emma Satterfield, re:imagine/ATL alumni who served as first assistant director on the Know Your Worth music video and teacher’s assistant throughout the program. Emma shares her perspective on living in the same neighborhood as Forrest Hill Academy, and working with teens as a young filmmaker.  Her father Scott joins the conversation and discusses his decades of experience as a Grip in the Southeast. Emma is a young photographer and filmmaker, you can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/emmalsatt Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    27 min

  5. 01/22/2021 · BONUS

    111 - Bonus: Fabian Williams aka Occasional Superstar

    Paras and Gavin talk with Fabian Williams, aka Occasional Superstar, an Atlanta muralist creating political and socially relevant contemporary art. Discussion highlights include Fabian’s personal constitution for success, the journey from working in the corporate world to independent artist, and his insights on becoming a mentor for the next generation. Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    56 min

  6. 01/22/2021

    111 - Bonus: Jessica Helfrecht | Executive Director of MINT

    Paras and Gavin talk with Jessica Helfrecht, executive director of MINT Gallery. MINT Gallery was founded to serve and highlight emerging artists. Jessica shares the importance of saying “yes”, giving back as a business model, and encouraging experimental art. Find out more about MINT Gallery at mintatl.org and instagram.com/mintatl. MINT is proud to be the first W.A.G.E.-Certified organization in Georgia, committed to paying artists a living wage. Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    22 min

  7. 01/22/2021

    111 - Bonus: Luciano Giaranno | NOCO Senior Producer

    Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    44 min

  8. 01/22/2021 · BONUS

    111 - Bonus: Malika Whitley | Founder of ChopArt

    Paras and Gavin talk with Malika Whitley, CEO & Founder of ChopArt, an arts organization for teens experiencing homelessness. Discussion highlights include one thing to not do when working with teens, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the importance of self care while doing this work. We look back on the experience of collaborating with ChopArt to recruit dancers for the Know Your Worth music video. Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at etm@reimagineatl.com re:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com. Sound Design & Score: Brent Busby

    48 min
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Teaching Artists Gavin Bernard and Paras Chaudhari navigate challenging circumstances and search for solutions alongside resilient and creative Atlanta Public High School students.The real, uncensored conversations exist to be an inspiration for other youth-serving educators to share stories of their own work.

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  • Creator
    Paras Chaudhari & Gavin Bernard
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 © 2020 Embrace the Mess
  • Show Website
    Embrace the Mess