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The Artistic Vision

Gary Ball & Alex Sosler
Beauty
Art
Theology
Sacramental Imagination
Contemporary Art
Christianity
Creativity
Faith
Arts
Community
Flannery O'connor
Placemaking
Oxford Movement
Suffering
Gregory Of Nyssa
African American Literature
Modern Art
Asheville
Liturgy
Literary Theory

Introducing The Artistic Vision hosted by Gary Ball and Alex Sosler! This podcast explores the correlation between faith and art--specifically, cultivating a sacramental imagination for creative practice. This season will feature guests ranging from practicing artists to scholars, and anywhere in between. Subscribe today to receive new episodes every week!

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we explore the world of Julian Davis Reid, an artist and theologian who seamlessly weaves music and faith. Julian shares his journey from a musically rich upbringing to becoming a transformative voice in the ar... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision, author Mitali Perkins shares her remarkable journey from her Bengali roots to becoming a beloved Christian author of children’s and young adult books.

Mitali opens up about her creative struggles—battling self... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we welcome artist and professor Duncan Simcoe, who offers a rich framework for understanding Christian art through the categories of prophetic and devotional expression. Simcoe reflects on whether art can truly... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision, Lanta Davis joins us to answer the question: can images shape belief? We dive into the role of the imagination in transforming our spiritual lives. Lanta discusses practical ways we exercise our imagination and... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision, singer-songwriter Andy Squyres joins the conversation to explore the deep connection between music and authentic storytelling. Known for his raw honesty and poetic lyrics, Andy shares how tragedy, spiritual dou... more

In this episode of "Artistic Vision," presented by Creo Arts, we explore a variety of creative projects sponsored through their grant process. Recorded on location in Wilmore, Kentucky, during the annual retreat, this episode offers a glimpse into th... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision podcast, hosts Gary and Alex talk with Robert Balfour, a priest, woodworker, and founder of the Old School Makerspace in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they explore the intersection of faith and art, showing how ... more

In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we talk with Danielle Gudgel from Deidox, a producer of short films that document real-life stories of faith in action. Danielle shares her inspiring journey of working in the documentary film world alongside h... more

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Greg LaFollette
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Renika Cheney
Organizer of the Odkin Unite project
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Josh David Jordan
Writer and director of El Tonto Procrista
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Jessica Jordan
Producer of El Tonto Procrista
Holy Fool Films
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Jeffrey Burke
Director of a new gallery and studios
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Shane Ortiz
Filmmaker working on a documentary about Edward Nippers
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Peter Johnston
Rector at Trinity Anglican Church
Trinity Anglican Church
Episode: From Vision to Reality: "Inside Creo Arts' Grant-Sponsored Projects"
Trent Gaddy
Musician in the group Sons of Timaeus
Episode: From Vision to Reality: "Inside Creo Arts' Grant-Sponsored Projects"
Kurt Caddy
Visual artist creating a visual liturgy
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Hosts

Gary Ball
Host and co-host with a strong background in theology and the arts, Gary Ball explores the role of beauty in spiritual life through discussions on visual art and storytelling.
Alex Sosler
Co-host skilled in engaging discussions about the artistic process and its relationship to faith, integrating diverse perspectives from various art forms.

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Julian Davis Reid: "Thinking of Creating as Chaplaincy - Attending to the Person in Front of You"
Q: How would you describe yourself?
Reid identifies as an artist and theologian focused on collective transformation through his music and projects.
Julian Davis Reid: "Thinking of Creating as Chaplaincy - Attending to the Person in Front of You"
Q: How do you think about passing on that legacy of beauty to your own children?
Reid emphasizes the importance of affirming beauty in his children, encouraging self-recognition of their worth beyond societal perceptions, particularly focused on celebrating their identities.
Mitali Perkins: "When It's Not Good Enough! Creating When You Feel Like a Failure"
Q: Is there a vice that you struggle with in your own creating that you got to overcome, and what do you do to overcome that?
Perkins highlights envy as a significant struggle, noting its capacity to drain goodness from one's art, and shares techniques to overcome it such as embracing moments of mortification during experiences of jealousy.
Mitali Perkins: "When It's Not Good Enough! Creating When You Feel Like a Failure"
Q: What, why should we make art when there's so much work to be done?
Perkins discusses the flourishing and shalom that come into the world through the act of making art, emphasizing its impact on the maker, the recipient, and the wider community.
Duncan Simcoe: "Is my Art Christian? Comparing Devotional and Prophetic Art"
Q: Do your students wrestle with this notion of church recognizing their art?
Yes, many students desire validation from their community and often have personal struggles concerning acceptance.

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1. Greg LaFollette
2. Renika Cheney
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