Tarik Talk

di Tarik Mendes

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Mana Art Studio Tour, Jay Golding Journal Square (Season 22, Episode 4)

Jay Golding is an Indigenous artist based in Essex County, NJ. Jay’s work focuses primarily on realistic portraits/figures, and abstracted forms/shapes in various mediums such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, pen and pencil. Golding’s pieces tell vivid imaginings that are inspired from his thoughts, environment, world culture, African heritage and nature. The artist’s main objective through his work is to inspire the viewer with each unique subject presented.

Mana Art Studio Tour, Leonard Gabriel Journal Square (Season 22, Episode 3)

About LEONARD GABRIEL: Leonard Gabriel's art is immersed in the essence of human emotion through body language. This exploration has been shaped by his training at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Kolbermoor and his residency at Mana Contemporary in New York City. His figurative approach transcends the merely representative and instead seeks to communicate emotions beyond realistic details. In his exhibitions, from the Paris Art Fair to the galleries of Madrid and San Miguel de Allende, Leonard Gabriel captivates the viewer with works that capture intimate moments. In his most recent work, a woman immersed in reading becomes the canvas of emotion. Barely tracing the contours of her fingers, he subtly suggests a gesture that reveals more than what is seen, immersing the observer in an inner world where stillness becomes an expression of emotional depth. Leonard Gabriel blurs the boundaries between the tangible and the abstract, inviting the viewer to explore the complexity of the human experience through his brushstrokes full of meaning.

Mana Art Studio Tour, Louise Deininger Journal Square (Season 22, Episode 2)

About Louise Deininger: As an African conceptual artist, author and leadership coach, my art practice explores decolonial reclamation and ancestral memory. My art is gaining recognition for its bold materiality and critical voice. As it travels through exhibitions and conversations globally, it shapes space for African narratives, challenging colonial legacies while nurturing dialogue around identity, ecology, and cultural healing in Contemporary Art circles.

Tanya Weddemire Gallery, Art on Paper NYC (Season 22, Episode 1)

In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Weddemire, founder of the Tanya Weddemire Gallery in Brooklyn. A premier destination for contemporary art that celebrates both emerging and established artists. We talk about how her gallery serves as a vital space for creative expression and cultural connection, using thoughtful curation to weave history, identity, and artistry together across diverse mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography, fashion, and design. Tanya shares her vision for deepening the value of art and inspiring new perspectives through every exhibition.

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Art Studio Tour- Pt. 3 Jaiquan Fayson - Silver Art Projects Residency at WTC, NYC (Season 21, Episode 6)

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn-based visual artist Jaiquan Fayson during his Silver Art Projects Residency at the World Trade Center in NYC. Jaiquan Fayson whose powerful oil paintings and sketches reflect empathy, resilience, and transformation. Jaiquan discovered art as a form of self-therapy and reflection while incarcerated, later breaking the cycle of recidivism to earn the Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship and a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been featured in HBO’s O.G., the documentary Drawing Freedom, and Craig Taylor’s book New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. Now an art educator and Right of Return Fellow, Jaiquan uses his art to inspire and uplift others, continuing his journey of creativity, healing, and purpose.

Art Studio Tour - Pt. 2 Jaiquan Fayson - Silver Art Projects Residency at WTC, NYC (Season 21, Episode 5)

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn-based visual artist Jaiquan Fayson during his Silver Art Projects Residency at the World Trade Center in NYC. Jaiquan Fayson whose powerful oil paintings and sketches reflect empathy, resilience, and transformation. Jaiquan discovered art as a form of self-therapy and reflection while incarcerated, later breaking the cycle of recidivism to earn the Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship and a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been featured in HBO’s O.G., the documentary Drawing Freedom, and Craig Taylor’s book New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. Now an art educator and Right of Return Fellow, Jaiquan uses his art to inspire and uplift others, continuing his journey of creativity, healing, and purpose.

Art Studio Tour - Pt. 1 Jaiquan Fayson - Silver Art Projects Residency at WTC, NYC (Season 21, Episode 4)

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn-based visual artist Jaiquan Fayson during his Silver Art Projects Residency at the World Trade Center in NYC. Jaiquan Fayson whose powerful oil paintings and sketches reflect empathy, resilience, and transformation. Jaiquan discovered art as a form of self-therapy and reflection while incarcerated, later breaking the cycle of recidivism to earn the Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship and a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been featured in HBO’s O.G., the documentary Drawing Freedom, and Craig Taylor’s book New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. Now an art educator and Right of Return Fellow, Jaiquan uses his art to inspire and uplift others, continuing his journey of creativity, healing, and purpose.

Jaiquan Fayson - Silver Art Projects Residency at World Trade Center, NYC (Season 21, Episode 3)

In this episode, I sit down with Brooklyn-based visual artist Jaiquan Fayson during his Silver Art Projects Residency at the World Trade Center in NYC. Jaiquan Fayson whose powerful oil paintings and sketches reflect empathy, resilience, and transformation. Jaiquan discovered art as a form of self-therapy and reflection while incarcerated, later breaking the cycle of recidivism to earn the Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship and a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been featured in HBO’s O.G., the documentary Drawing Freedom, and Craig Taylor’s book New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. Now an art educator and Right of Return Fellow, Jaiquan uses his art to inspire and uplift others, continuing his journey of creativity, healing, and purpose.

Atim Annette Oton - The Creative Side, JCAST Jersey City (Season 21, Episode 2)

In this episode, I sit down with Atim Annette Oton, a Nigerian-born, American and British educated curator, designer, editor, and entrepreneur who founded The Creative Side, an innovative art consultancy and creative design business based in Jersey City. With an impressive career spanning architecture, curation, publishing, and community building, Atim has led initiatives such as the African Art Curator for AMREF Health Africa ARTBALL, 54 Artists for 54 African Journeys, Bed Stuy and Harlem Arts Strolls, and the Bronx:Africa exhibition. She is also the founder and curator of Calabar Gallery and co-founder of Black Design News Network, with past roles including executive producer on the Underground Railroad Experience, Huffington Post Black Voices blogger, and Associate Chair of Product Design at Parsons School of Design. Having expanded Calabar Imports into a three-location Brooklyn retail staple, Atim continues to shape cultural conversations through projects rooted in art, community, and global perspectives

Christl Stringer & Adam Hersko-RonaTas -Spring Break Art Show Fair NYC (Season 21, Episode 1)

About Christl Stringer: Christl Stringer is a Black surrealist figurative painter, writer, and filmmaker whose work has been shown at Shockboxx Projects, Latela Curatorial, Hot Bed Gallery, Maake Projects Gallery, Piano Craft Gallery, and Philly Art Collective. She explores the interiority of Black womanhood and childhood experiences. Her films and scripts have been accepted into NFFTY, Thuh Film Festival, New Haven International Film Festival, and Another Hole In The Head Film Festival. Instagram: @christlstringer About Adam Hersko-RonaTas: In addition to fostering the creative pursuits of fellow up-and-coming artists, I’ve collaborated with many people as a director, cinematographer, actor, animator, and editor to create works that bridge various media forms. These projects range from dramatic narratives to sketch comedies, educational PSAs to environmental documentaries, stop-motion to hand-drawn animations, virtual reality installations to music videos. Some of these have earned global festival recognition and awards over the years. I’m interested in how we perceive our shared world with its infinite plurality and how various media best equip us to sift through little bits of that chaos. I have a deep love of science; however, art – and film specifically – can often be the most compelling and accessible means for us to interpret the state of humanity and our role within Nature. Where are we, how did we get here, and where are we heading? Instagram: @adamhrrr

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