Embodying the circular nature of life with artist Louis Masai

In this episode, we’re joined by UK-based painter, sculptor, and muralist, Louis Masai. Nature is Louis’ muse, with his global art projects highlighting the sixth mass extinction, climate change, and species equality, as a means to ignite environmental reflection. Louis’ story reflects the circular nature of life and encapsulates the interconnected nature of all living things, as he inspires us to consider the legacy each of us leaves behind.

In Louis’ We As Nature story, he shares:

• His childhood memories of mushroom hunting and the impact this had on him
• How the natural world has taught him the circular nature of life, and how he has witnessed this circularity in his own embodied experiences
• His journey from fine art to graffiti, which led him to fall in love with art as an expression of his love for nature
• What he’s learned from living by the ocean and how this continues to influence his work
• How time spent in the Amazon rainforest subconsciously influenced his artistic expressions of endangered species
• The interconnectivity of science, community, and art that forms the bedrock of his projects
• How he sees his art as a mycelium, and the meaning behind this metaphor
• His current community-based art project —holding the mission for Margate to become a plastic-free town
• The individual’s role in biodiversity and what legacy means to Louis

Find out more about Louis’s work:

• Louis’ website & All Fruits Ripe podcast
• Louis on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Credits
Creative Producer & Host: Nathalie Joel-Smith on behalf of Flourishing Diversity
Music Composer and Sound Producer: Dom Martin
Live Event Production: Katy Molloy,  Laura Tyley & Andrea Langlois
Illustrations: Rohama Malik

About Flourishing Diversity
We As Nature was recorded during an online gathering hosted by Flourishing Diversity.

Flourishing Diversity nurtures the human capacity to respect and uphold vibrant cultures and flourishing ecosystems. The events we produce, the narratives we amplify and the relationships we nurture seek to strengthen existing and emerging restorative cultures by supporting people to protect and deeply connect with the land on which they dwell and the multi-species communities they share these spaces with.

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