Welcome to episode 117 of the Not Real Art Podcast. In today’s show, host Erin Yoshi is joined by three more exceptional artists, Gloria Muriel, Amanda Lynn, and Mariella Ajras. These women are among the most influential and talented muralists around, and in today’s show, they share their stories, inspirations, and advice. We kick things off by hearing the origin story of each artist, as we find out Gloria’s shy beginnings, Amanda’s illustrative linework and decorative patterns, and Mariela’s focus on women and collective memory. Following this, our roundtable discussion touches on fundamental aspects of their careers in art. Amanda tells listeners about the genesis of her work, while Mariela explains how muralism led to opportunity after opportunity, with each being bigger than the last. Throughout the episode, each artist shares anecdotes about their experiences in murals. We hear about swing stages, gender inequality in the art world, and how feminism can take on different meanings. Toward the end of the show, Amanda, Gloria, and Mariela give advice to up-and-coming muralists wanting to break into the industry. They talk about the rules of the streets, how to find your style and how you should go about charging for your work. For more, be sure to tune into this rich and empowering episode.
Key Points From This Episode:
Introducing today’s round table guests, Gloria Muriel, A Lynn, and Mariella Arias.
Hear how each artist got introduced to muralism.
Each artist tells us how murals became fundamental aspects of their careers in art.
What their experiences were like some of only females in their industry.
Our round table shares their experiences working alongside male skeptics.
Mariela tells us about swing stages and what it’s like using one.
The round table gives advice to up-and-coming muralists wanting to break into the industry.
How muralism has played such a strong role in the lives of our guests and host.
Amanda tells us how she balanced a full-time job with being a freelance artist.
Gloria talks about the pros and cons of working with galleries.
Mariela tells us about her video project that reveals gender inequality in the art world.
Mariela expands on topics of feminism and gender inequality.
