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Episode #89: Ehime Ora speaks with Dr. Carolina Flores about fashion, African fabrics, and political messaging
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Timestamps:
- 00:10: Introductions, clothing as a form of expression and an art form
- 00:45: Craft vs Art. It's okay to be both, negative perceptions as a product of the art industrial system
- 02:15: Craft primarily done by women. Why do we view it as a lesser form?
- 03:00: Art is about intention and spirituality. We can do it if we set our minds to it
- 03:30: Culture as inspiration for art. It's a political performance and reclaiming heritage lost in a revolt against assimilation
- 04:30: Love of being Nigerian. A mother's influence and the audacity to showcase her culture in a different world
- 05:30: African fabrics as a living installation of art
- 06:30: Wood carvings, sculpting and the importance of craftsmanship in manifestation. Birthing a visual into existence
- 08:00: Political messaging and direct feelings in artistic expression. The foundation is self awareness.
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