Maria-Katharina Richters
Maria-Katharina Richters
16 - Artists Interview - Kristen Morley - You don't have to be an Artist to be an Artist
16 - Artists Interview - Kristen Morley - You don't have to be an Artist to be an Artist
16 - Artists Interview - Kristen Morley - You don't have to be an Artist to be an Artist
Thursday 20th May 2021
Kristen Morley discusses her path from corporate worker to self-taught artist, exploring gender, vulnerability, and creativity on 'Born to Create'.
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Get the buttons here!Kristen Morley: Embracing Creativity Beyond Boundaries
I'm here to represent the uneducated art folk, you know, the people who just love making and don't necessarily see that as something that they are or can be, and we just get so hung up on this idea of, like you know titles, and even after I started making art- for you know, Two Years, I probably wouldn't call myself an artist.
Ever felt like creativity is out of reach because you don't fit the 'artist' mold? Meet Kristen Morley, a queer, mixed-race artist from Portland, Oregon, who challenges that very notion. In this episode of 'Born to Create', host Maria-Katharina Richters sits down with Kristen to explore her unique journey into the world of art.
Kristen, who describes herself as existing in the ‘between’ spaces, shares how she transitioned from a corporate background to becoming a self-taught artist after discovering art therapy. Her work, characterized by bold colors and soft shapes, delves into themes of gender presentation, vulnerability, and universal connectivity. Kristen’s story is a testament to the idea that you don’t need to be an artist to create art.
She opens up about her struggles with anxiety and depression and how the creative process has been a source of healing and self-discovery. Kristen also discusses the importance of intuition in her work and life, encouraging listeners to embrace their own creative impulses, no matter how unconventional they may seem. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about breaking free from societal expectations and finding joy in the act of creation.