On this week’s episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by Michelle Ortiz, a Philadelphia based artist who has made it her mission to create films and art that demonstrate themes of community and togetherness. They discuss the messages behind Michelle’s work, how her work is multilayered through the different mediums she uses and how she creates ways for her audience to take action after watching her films or viewing her installations. Michelle tells Jodi the behind the scenes stories of many of her projects and they discuss what she is currently working on right here in Philadelphia! This is an inspiring episode with a creative guest that is like no other. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts because this is an episode you will not want to miss!
Links to Michelle's work:
Las Madres Berks
Familias Separadas
Arrival and Belonging
La Casa de Mama Icha - Story about Michelle's Grandmother mention in podcast
Michelle's Socials:
FACEBOOK: Michelle Angela Ortiz
INSTAGRAM: @michelleangelaortiz