Virginie is a dynamic force of energy and exuberance. She's been creating art her whole life and learned how to use her artist voice along the way. Originally from Cannes, France, she recalls how her journey led her to the states, the people who encouraged and how she continues to honor them today. We chat about her unique ability to draw people in with color, how artists act as bridges for the public and why the world needs more pink and purple houses.

Other creatives mentioned in this episode: Mary Thomkins, Sofia Castellanos, Gary Gunderson, Arte Hasta La Muerte, Michelle Font and Brady Black

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Aaron Asis is a connector. Whether its connecting dots with cord in abandoned spaces or connecting community members with local artists to enhance a neighborhood, his thoughtful projects have lasting impact as a result. His engaging art installations, in cities across the country, invite viewers to be curious, contemplative and explore spaces in unexpected ways. Originally from New York, Aaron's projects keep him bi-coastal. His relatable demeanor and open heart keeps him connected with artists and influential community leaders everywhere.

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Other creatives mentioned in this episode include: Gordon Matta-Clark, JR Foundation, Harvester Arts, Walter Hood, Library of Congress, Kansas African American Museum “Share Your Stories”, Nick Ferderer and Base Camp Studios.

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Kamari Bright is a video poet and multidisciplinary artist. Her path to prose started from a young age through music and today her creativity is captivating audiences across continents. She explores and overlaps a myriad of themes using spoken word, poetry, film, installations and visual art in ways that serve as cultural tributes, reflections, self-love and a way of healing.

Her introspective lens carries our conversation into honest assessments of the human condition, modern technology, finding connection with each other and we learn how her creative processes provide healing along her artist journey. You can find her work exhibited at Seattle's Paramount Theater through the month of August 2025.

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Other creatives mentioned in this episode include: Dani Tirrell, David Rue, Kristina Batiste, Wanawari, Zahyr Lauren, The Casspir Project and Taswira

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Carmel Mercado's creative journey started while she was a practicing pediatric ophthalmologist. Her unique background enables her to bridge a love for art while enhancing the experiences of young patients [and their families] during clinic visits.

We chat about her love for dogs, her gamer background and how her art continues to evolve in both large-and-small-scale mediums. You can find her public work in the greater Seattle area on utility boxes in Bellevue, Kent, Kirkland and Tukwila.

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Other creatives mentioned in this episode include: Katsushika Hokusai, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, MeoWolf, Babe Walls, Joan Miró, Remix Uno and Kaitlin Ziesmer.

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Aramis Hamer drops by our studio to reflect on her artist journey from acrylic painter to content creator. We get real about what it takes to maintain a professional art business, chat about her personal artistic growth, why she decided to launch her own YouTube channel and why she admires creators of all types and how they continue to inspire her work - especially Beyonce'.

You can follow Aramis' Artist Diary on YouTube, see her most recent public mural in Seattle on 6th Ave between Bell and Blanchard Streets, her Unicorn mural inside Seattle's 9th & Thomas, find her letter "V" in Seattle's Capitol Hill Black Lives Matter mural alongside several other Vivid Matter Collective artists and admire her Climate Pledge Arena mural with club seats.

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Other creatives mentioned in this episode include: Ashley Longshore, Kehinde Wiley, Perri Rhoden, Kay Burnett, Perry Porter, Kamari Bright and Arte Noir.

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In Creative Narratives' first episode, we chat with Seattle-based artist Brady Black about his street art style and how it's evolved from his life in Beirut, Lebanon to his current home in the Pacific Northwest. He shares vivid memories about his Beirut portraits, talks about his creative roots, his artistic aspirations and the many ways his art has reflected and empowered his surrounding communities.

You can find Brady's art on several street surfaces around Seattle, including the pillars that support the downtown Monorail, a community project he led and where he met co-host Valeria Ortiz. Brady collaborated on a large mural with Myron Curry located on 3rd Ave and Bell Street during the 2024 Belltown Mural Festival just 2 blocks away from the mural of co-host Nalisha Estrellas on 1st Ave and Blanchard Street.

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Other creatives mentioned in this episode include: Jofre Oliveras (aka Spanish Yoda), Hope Gangloff, Jose Luis Ceña, Andrew Salgado, Sebas Velasco, Sainer, Zoer (formerly Fred Battle), Aryz, Pat Perry, Acidum Project, and Alba Fabre Sacristán