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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:25:05 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversation delves into body image, vulnerability, and the relationship between a mother and daughter portrayed in the art. We analyze the body language, symbolism, and emotions conveyed in each painting, drawing connections to personal experiences and societal expectations. The discussion unfolds into a reflection on self-acceptance, the journey toward embracing one’s flaws, and the power of art in facilitating introspection.

Artwork Discussed

Aleah Chapin, The Opening

Chantal Joffe, Self-Portrait Naked with My Mother II

Links Mentioned

Jamie’s Website – Inner Revolution
December 5 and 7 Workshop: Art as Oracle: How to Connect with Art for Creative Self-Discovery
Art Connection Circle – January to April, 2024
Art and Self on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir

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The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:24:13 +0000

Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We’d dive deep into a single piece, exploring its intricacies, and unraveling the layers that make art truly fascinating. The goal was to not just talk about art but to show the depth and complexity it holds, offering listeners a glimpse of the incredible possibilities within the world of art. It’s all about the power of showing rather than telling—a theme that’s been resonating with me lately, especially in connection to my new book.

To mark the book’s release, I brought Madalyn back to the podcast after a two-year hiatus, and it was an absolute joy. We delved into the enchanting painting Night by Natalie Wadlington, one of the artworks featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir.

In this episode, we explore:

The sacredness, duality, and symbolism of nature
Themes of curiosity, authenticity, wholeness, and joy in simple moments
A journey back to childhood wonder and the importance of embracing our true selves
Reflections on societal expectations, productivity, and the art of resistance through self-care

Artwork Discussed

Natalie Wadlington, Night

Links Mentioned

Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) by Richard Feynman (affiliate link)
Madalyn’s Website
Art and Self on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir

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Falling for Naudline Pierre’s Evocative Art: A Conversation with Madalyn (Part 2)

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Last week, Madalyn and I geeked out over Naudline Pierre’s art exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art. It blew us away so much that we ended up talking for an hour and a half about our experience there. In part two of our discussion, we wrap up our thoughts on Lest You Fall and move on to Pierre’s Hold On, Hold Tight featuring more angels, nude figures, and clashing colors.

This episode was part of the Art Class Curator before we rebranded to Art and Self.

1:20 – The different energy vibes given off by the angels in Lest You Fall

5:10 – Why the Bible quote similar to the artwork’s title triggers me

10:43 – Describing Pierre’s Hold On, Hold Tight oil on canvas painting

14:03 – What the fetal position of the main character could symbolize

18:42 – The personal reason behind why Madalyn feels drawn to this work of art

21:27 – Possible interpretations for the depiction of two angels who seem a bit removed from the action

26:22 – Why this exhibit made me want to go home and paint afterward

31:14 – Being expansive, multiple, contradictory, and living in the fullness of possibility

Mentioned in the Show:

Art Connection Circle

This episode was published before we moved the full show notes over to artandself.com. Transcript and full show notes are available at https://artclasscurator.com/91-falling-for-naudline-pierres-art/

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Falling for Naudline Pierre’s Evocative Art: A Conversation with Madalyn (Part 1)

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:29:00 +0000

Madalyn’s back on the podcast to discuss a favorite subject of ours: art! This time we talk about a Naudline Pierre artwork exhibit we just happened upon in Dallas recently. Our conversation ran well past the hour mark, so I’ve broken it up into two parts. In this part one episode, we discuss Pierre’s Lest You Fall oil on canvas painting and all the feelings and imagery it evoked within us.

This episode was part of the Art Class Curator before we rebranded to Art and Self.

5:46 – Madalyn tries to describe what she saw when walking into the exhibit

8:53 – How Pierre’s work reminds me of a Baroque painting

13:29 – Discussing Pierre’s Lest You Fall, featuring a falling nude person

18:41 – My back-and-forth feelings on the winged creatures in the artwork

22:21 – The ability to see your identity reflected in art mediums

26:06 – Possible duality in the bird’s actions in the painting

31:31 – Life, faith, and the universal experience that draws us to these images

41:32 – Reflecting on what the figure could be falling towards and how that translates to life

Mentioned in the Show:

More Wonder, Please podcast

Art Connection Circle

This episode was published before we moved the full show notes over to artandself.com. Transcript and full show notes are available at https://artclasscurator.com/91-Falling-for-Naudline-Pierres-Evocative-Art.

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Studying the Disturbing 2000 Self-Portrait of Marcos Raya with Madalyn Gregory

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:29:00 +0000

Some pieces of art just make you uncomfortable. Maybe it’s a movie or scene that hits too close to home, or a book about a particularly violent event (real or fictional) that makes you squirm… or a painting that brings up regrets or painful memories.

For Madalyn Gregory and myself, Marcos Raya’s 2000 painting The Anguish of Being and the Nothingness of the Universe made us feel ill at ease. So of course we had to discuss it! I’m excited to welcome Madalyn back on the show to talk about art. In this episode, we describe and interpret Raya’s piece, making personal connections along the way that surprised even me.

This episode was part of the Art Class Curator before we rebranded to Art and Self.

1:14 – A description of Raya’s self-portrait

6:13 – Our initial reactions to the artwork and the various connections we see in the details

10:30 – How the painting puts the mundane of day-to-day life in perspective

13:37 – How Raya’s work reflects the messiness and complexity of life and space

17:46 – Madalyn shares an interpersonal interpretation of the throat area’s depiction

19:44 – The contrast between the cleanliness of the painting and the message it conveys

23:51 – A possible double meaning behind the cardboard imagery

30:55 – Another interpretation of the cardboard detail and how it relates to our life experiences

38:59 – The very personal realization that brought back my discomfort with the artwork, just as I started feeling more at ease with it

44:48 – The necessity of allowing your kids (and others) to see the humanity in you

48:26 – Madalyn and I discuss the depressive title of Raya’s self-portrait

51:55 – How my views changed on the artwork from beginning to end of this conversation

This episode was published before we moved the full show notes over to artandself.com. Transcript and full show notes are available at https://artclasscurator.com/83-studying-the-disturbing-2000-self-portrait-of-marcos-raya/

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Death and Life: Observations of Gustav Klimt’s Artwork with Madalyn (Part 2)

Cindy Ingram — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Last week, I had a fascinating conversation with Madalyn Gregory discussing Gustav Klimt’s Death and Life. I left that conversation so excited, only to discover that we weren’t done yet. Even after going off the air, we kept talking about it and realized we missed a lot of important things. So we decided to do a follow-up conversation to share even more of our insights with you!

This episode was part of the Art Class Curator before we rebranded to Art and Self.

4:55 – Awareness of a gender issue from last week and what it says about our conditioning

13:40 – Impact of gender and gender limitations as human-made constructs

16:37 – Diverse racial representation (or lack thereof) in art

24:14 – Importance of authenticity of different perspectives shown in artwork

28:23 – How the patterns in Death and Life resemble quilt work

31:57 – Ruminating over what the circles in Death’s robes symbolize

36:23 – The negative space between Death and Life more effective as black to represent the unknown

This episode was published before we moved the full show notes over to artandself.com. Transcript and full show notes are available at https://artclasscurator.com/61-gustav-klimt/

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Death and Life: Observations of Gustav Klimt’s Artwork with Madalyn (Part 1)

Cindy Ingram — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:29:00 +0000

Today, I’m excited to try a brand new type of episode where I have art conversations with other people and talk about favorite pieces of art, personal connections to art, and what drew us to the world of art. For my first guest, I’ve brought on one of my best friends for the last 10+ years, organizer for all things at Art Class Curator and brilliant writer Madalyn Gregory. In this episode, she’s chosen to discuss Death and Life by Gustav Klimt, an artwork that stopped her in her tracks when she saw it in person in Vienna during one of our curator trips.

This episode was part of the Art Class Curator podcast before we rebranded to Art and Self.

3:09 – What it felt like for Madalyn seeing the artwork for the first time

6:13 – Describing what Gustav Klimt’s Death and Life looks like

9:34 – The many observations we had while interpreting Death and Life

15:04 – Possible meanings and symbolism behind the skin tone used

24:20 – The loneliness and personality of Death

30:44 – An important lesson for art teachers to realize about their students

32:45 – Why we connected with Death and Life and the messages imparted to us

This episode was published before we moved the full show notes over to artandself.com. Transcript and full show notes are available at https://artclasscurator.com/60-death-and-life/

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