The Truth In This Art is a podcast hosted by Rob Lee. In each episode, Rob has authentic conversations with artists, creative thinkers, and innovators. They share their work, ideas, and what inspires them. Listeners get to hear stories that matter from people who are making waves in arts and culture today.
Pierre Bennu: The Healing Power of Art
In this inspiring episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee sits down with the vibrant multimedia artist Pierre Bennu. They chat about Pierre's life in …
South Side Frank: Embracing Absurd Realism in Art
In this engaging episode, host Rob Lee sits down with the talented Frank Lawson, a.k.a. South Side Frank, a renowned illustrator and cartoonist cele…
Bernard Farley: The Journey of Black Techno Matters
This is an episode you don't want to miss! Host Rob Lee sits down with the incredibly talented Bernard Farley, aka OutputMessage - a self-taught ar…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ host Rob Lee interviews artist and educator Jamaal Barber. They discuss Jamaal's artistic journey, the influence of his Southern upbringing, and the pow…
In this installment of "The Truth in This Art," Rob Lee sits down with photographer Faith Couch to explore the influence of her southern heritage on her narrative-driven work. Faith opens up about he…
In this episode of the "The Truth in This Art" podcast, host Rob Lee converses with Cory Lee Stowers, a cultural anthropologist, visual artist, and curator. They tackle Cory's background in graffiti …
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ Rob Lee has a heartfelt and enlightening chat with the wonderfully talented Tanya Everett. Tanya is not just an actor, but also a playwright, TV writer,…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ host Rob Lee interviews Stuart Shapiro, a multifaceted producer, writer, and director. Shapiro shares his background in Massachusetts and his early expo…
In this episode, Rob Lee and Jason Steer explore the intersection of arts, culture, and community. Steer shares his Caribbean heritage and his path into the creative arts, detailing his time at the A…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews KJ Mohr, the festival and programming director for the Maryland Film Festival. Mohr shares her background in film, her path to her …
In this episode, Rob Lee explores Osaretin Ugiagbe's transition from computer science to art, navigating skepticism at Yale, and wrestling with questions of identity and authenticity. Osaretin reflec…
In this podcast episode, host Rob Lee interviews interdisciplinary artist Desmond Beach. They discuss Desmond's art, which addresses race, identity, and social justice, aiming to heal and uplift the …
In this episode of the Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee talks with Maurice James Jr., a self-taught contemporary artist and graphic designer from Washington, DC. They discuss Maurice's creativ…
In this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee talks with Tony Gittens, the founder of Filmfest DC. Gittens recounts his upbringing in Brooklyn, his move to Washington, D.C., and his …
🎙️ In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Alex Farkas, co-founder and gallery director of UGallery. They discuss Alex's upbringing in an artistic community, his education…
In this podcast episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews James Watkins, an advocate for social change and youth empowerment. Watkins shares his journey from Southeast DC to empower…
In this episode of "Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee engages with Baltimore-based artist Tommy Mitchell in a rich discussion about the intricacies of being a self-taught artist. Mitchell shares his j…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee is joined by Michelle Faulkner-Forson, Barry Wright III, and Brian James O'Connell to discuss the world of improv. They explore the misconcept…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish of the band Outcalls. They explore the band's genre-fusing music, their collaborative songwri…
In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Domonique Brown, a Pomona-based artist, designer, and marketing professional. Domonique discusses her creative journey, from early …