(Art)versations is a meditative conversation about the artistic process. A tool that ignites transformative ideas. Each episode, a featured artist will join host Bri Clarke to bridge the gap between the process, the final product, and its infinite transformation. Artists. Conversations. (Art)versations. Cover by Jan Marquez.
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Bri was a guest on The Cup Duet Reviews for the North American premiere of “Wing Chun Dance Drama”, directed & choreographed by Han Zhen and Zhou Liya. This episode was made possible by Cup of Hemlock Theatre and Edery & Lord Communications. Thank you Jill, Mackenzie and Ryan for having me on! Wing Chun Dance Drama is playing at Meridian Hall until January 4, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from…
SOLAR FUSION is a choreographic dance showcase, premiering August 17th at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto. This showcase was created by artists Taylor Collis & Tyler Hutchings, with the premise of providing a formal platform for choreographers to share their work. We talk about the impetus behind their upcoming showcase, why Taylor is feeling ready to share her newest piece, the continuation…
Taylor is a multi-faceted movement coordinator and facilitator, based out of Mississauga. We talk about working in non-traditional rehearsal spaces, why her experience with Frog in Hand has been special, how she learned to let go of doubt, returning to her career after childbirth, the process behind the mixed bill “SUMMER DANCES”. Connect with Taylor on Instagram: @taylorboj Tickets for “SUMMER…
Micha is a dance artist and designer from Toronto who embraces different practices and ways of learning wherever he may find himself. We talk about remounting “The Fall” on the Summer Company after six years, how his flying dream was weaved into the original piece, why he incorporates acting techniques when physically storytelling, transforming the body to create the weirdness, and what time away…
Jada is a multimedia creator, film enthusiast, and creative professional, currently enhancing her expertise in all aspects of production and marketing. We talk about embracing the off-grid conditions of The Art Shelter, how she builds a story from the costumes, crafting the marketing plan for Frog in Hand’s summer season, her work as a youth advocate, and why she intersects her photography…
Host and producer Bri Clarke checks in to express gratitude in this bonus episode. Thank you for tuning in! (Art)versations. A meditative conversation about the artistic process. A tool that ignites transformative ideas. Hosted and produced by Bri Clarke Branding and creative consulting by Jan Marquez Contact Instagram YouTube Other podcast platforms Read the (Art)versation
Jan is an art director and creative consultant, currently based in Toronto. We talk about how branding is actually about problem solving, being a jack-of-all-trades, the essential questions a creator should answer, and how he eradicates boredom by inspiring himself. Connect with Jan: jm@janmarquez.ca References to check out: "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" Genius Joey Diaz
Meaningful Movement is an arts organization, founded by Abbey Richens and Zuri Skeete, dedicated to nurturing community and opportunities for artists of all mediums. We talk about how they united as a collective during the pandemic, what they currently find meaningful, facilitating events like “Gathering” and “@profile”, and providing third spaces for artists of all kinds. Connect with Meaningful…
John is a Palestinian-Canadian composer, pianist and electronic musician based between Toronto and Berlin, who creates what he calls "Baroque-Middle-Eastern-Cyberpunk". We talk about the process behind his commission for the National Arts Centre orchestra, why he feels more free in his visual arts practice, how he uses his concerts to address what is happening in Palestine, the various…
Jeyolyn is a Tamil-Canadian multidisciplinary artist who explores the intersection of photography and storytelling. We talk about combining photography and writing, facilitating workshops in Amsterdam for BIPOC artists, being in-residence with FACES Collective TO, the longevity of her art, and writing her book “I Crossed the Ocean” to enact social change. Connect with Jeyolyn: Instagram: @jeyolyn…
