Ep #15: Between Two Worlds - Layers of Soviet and Post-Soviet Identity with Sasha Rudensky

🎙️ Dive into Ep. #15 of The Urbanaut Podcast, where we connect with the remarkable Russian-born photographer, Sasha Rudensky, on a captivating journey through her most distinguished works, including "Tinsel and Blue," "Eastern Eve," "Remains," and a sneak peek into her latest project, "LA River."

About Our Guest: Sasha Rudensky
Sasha's lens captures the transformation and contradictions within post-Soviet territories, mixing personal narrative with broader socio-political commentary. Her photography, featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, traverses between constructed realities and intimate observations, providing a unique insight into a generation navigating the remnants of the Soviet Union and the capitalism of the 2000s.

Tune in to this episode to:
* Explore Sasha's creative process and the stories behind her major projects.
* Get exclusive insights into her ongoing "LA River" project.
* Understand how post-Soviet cultural and historical dynamics are reflected through her photography.

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EPISODE LINKS:
Sasha’s Contact: www.sasharudensky.com
Sasha’s Instagram: @sasha.rudensky

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Most Replayed

1:23 - Introduction

7:24 - Thoughts on Teaching

11:35 - When did she have that "I want to do this moment"?

15:23 - What pulled her back to Russia?

19:54 - The role intuition in her work

22:30 - Reconnect and reorient the past

25:54 - How do Portraits play a role?

30:17 - Influential people

36:15 - The idea of emotional Resonance

40:59 - A look at 'Remains' and 'Tinsel and Blue'

1:30:28 - A Snail peak at the work in progress 'LA River'

1:43:47 - Advice for up and coming Artist

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