Why The Artist Bleeds
Delving deep into the brain and bloodstream of artists, creators and creatives. Join Venus Bleeds, a queer immigrant musician and visual artist discuss physical, mental and environmental systems that affect creativity, and artistic identity with renowned artists from all over the world. This is a show about mental health, patriarchy, feminism, creativity and productivity. We are humbled by the beauty of communication, and the power of sharing each other's voices. What does it mean to be a slow creator in a fast digital sphere on social media? How does our pain contribute to our art? What is the reality of the modern creator? Where is the creator economy going? How can we take care of each other as artists sharing the same struggle?Listen to a bunch of talented creatives and artists from all over the world share their stories and struggles in becoming a healthy creator surrounded by an unhealthy industry. Follow @venusbleeds on all social media & streaming services.
Podcasting since 2022 • 7 episodes
Why The Artist Bleeds
Latest Episodes
007 - Is My 'Artist Facade' Real? (feat. Hady Afif)
In this new episode with Dubai-based photographer Hady Afif, we discuss the art industry, social media, and the significance of culture within an artist's work. Is it our duty to portray our heritage? Why is everyone suddenly so aloof and famou...
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006 - The Art of Belonging (feat. Kye Akoun)
In this cathartic episode with queer recording and visual artist Kye Akoun, we discuss trauma, the importance of space and the consequences of artistic segregation. Are we more motivated when we are alone on our journey? Does our physical envir...
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Episode 6
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005 - The Unfulfilled Shapeshifter (A Queer Identity Crisis)
In this very personal episode I explore the paradigm of shapeshifting, and talk about vulnerability through queer identity. Why are we so inclined to have identity crises as queers? Is it possible to have identity dysphoria in adulthood? What c...
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Episode 5
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004 - Finding Home Within (feat. Judas Mordache)
Sometimes migrating to an entirely new environment as an artist can be paralyzing. I sit with Judas, a creative director and designer based in Paris, to discuss what it feels like to leave home and find a new sanctuary to build. What is home aw...
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Episode 4
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003 - Inside The Outsider (feat. Marge)
Tune into a conversation whereby VENUS and Marge, a French cinematographer and photographer, discuss the power of aloneness, self-exploration and introspection. Are we pressured to believe that we should never experience negative emotion? Is po...
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