Da'Shaunae Marisa - Turning Grief into Art | 012

In this moving conversation, Qurissy sits down with archivist and photographer Da’Shaunae Marisa to explore the transformative intersections of grief, family, memory, and creativity. Together, they reflect on how archiving personal and collective history can offer healing, connection, and clarity—especially through loss.

Da’Shaunae shares the story behind her powerful project No Mother Is an Island, and how art became a vital space for processing grief and honoring legacy. The two dive into Ephemeral Roots and how the presence of flowers, family photographs, and inherited stories shape the way we remember and mourn.

They also discuss the evolution of Generations Blended—Da’Shaunae’s Rubik’s Cube-inspired project that centers beauty, curiosity, and family connection, encouraging deeper conversations across generations.

This episode is a heartfelt meditation on how we carry our people with us, how grief transforms us, and how curiosity can become a bridge to understanding.

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You can follow, hire, or reach Da’Shaunae at: website, instagram, and youtube

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