Arts2Work Conversations
Arts2Work Conversations is a podcast about building your dream job in the media industry, facing the challenges, acknowledging the ancestors, and becoming your true self.
Arts2Work Conversations
Visual Lyricist: Finding Your Authentic Voice Across Creative Mediums
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Saki Bowman and friends
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Explore the multifaceted creative journey of Vernon Jordan III (Moon/Moonflower), a Philly-born queer writer, filmmaker, and visual lyricist who seamlessly blends poetry, screenwriting, and filmmaking. Vernon opens up about their path from songwriter-poet to acclaimed filmmaker, the role of community in creative exploration, and how they've developed their unique voice across multiple artistic mediums. This conversation celebrates authentic self-expression, the power of queer storytelling, and practical insights for artists navigating their own creative evolution.
Key Topics Covered:
- Multi-medium artistic development
- Finding authentic creative voice
- Queer storytelling and representation
- Community's role in creative growth
- Transition from poetry to screenwriting/filmmaking
- Teaching artistry and mentorship