Embracing Joy and Identity
In this episode, Loveis Wise, a non-binary multidisciplinary artist, shares insights into their creative journey, emphasizing the importance of joy, play, and transformation in their work. Loveis reflects on the influence of their family, especially matriarchal figures, and how their art has evolved alongside their personal growth. The conversation delves into themes of gender, queer identity, and representation, with Loveis highlighting the need for vulnerability and authenticity in both personal and professional creative practices. They discuss the balance between commercial work and staying true to one’s values, offering valuable lessons on boundaries and self-respect.
Meet the Guest
Loveis Wise (he/they)
Multidisciplinary artist, Podcast Host
Loveis Wise is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist and host of the podcast Exquisite Humans. Loveis’ work is centered around reimagining futures, liberation, and queer/gender-expansive communities and their stories. Their constant world-making of playful dreamscapes has allowed them to create a distinctly recognizable style and palette, offering the ability for narrative storytelling through digital and traditional art-making with clients ranging from Google, Apple, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and more.
Further Resources
- Explore Loveis’s work online.
- Follow Loveis Wise on Instagram: @loveiswiseillu
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