As we’re becoming increasingly tied to technology, the need for genuine human connection and inspired creativity has never been greater. Today’s guest is a visual and performance artist who is on a mission to create welcoming spaces for spontaneous, real-life interactions in unusual places. Please welcome my dear friend Chere Krakovsky!
Chere Krakovsky (born in Tokyo, Japan) is a New York-based interdisciplinary artist. Her early life was nomadic, constantly moving on, and leaving behind. This informs one of the core themes in her work, which is finding a sense of home and community in the world. Chere has been breaking out of artistic conventions, exploring ways to not only express herself freely and authentically, but to bring people together in-person, build a sense of community, and shed light on the beauty and magic in everyday life.
In this episode, Chere shares about her work, the challenges she’s faced as an artist, and how she became aware of—and released—limiting beliefs about herself and about art, to create a life of joy and freedom.
When we let go of preconceived notions about ourselves, other people, and the world, we can open our hearts to connect with one another, even as strangers, and engage with the world in a whole new way. As Chere says so beautifully, the opportunities to say yes to wonderful things, to creativity, to connection, to new possibilities, is everywhere, and in all of us.
We talk about:
Chere’s journey as an artist: moving off the canvas to explore more spontaneous, performance-based work
How Chere’s nomadic upbringing influenced her creative work and spiritual journey
The Community Kitchen Table: Chere’s ongoing installation project about connecting with strangers in unexpected places
The beauty and magic of being together in-person
Releasing limiting beliefs and saying yes to a life of joy and freedom.
… and more!
Connect with Chere
Art in Odd Places 2024 (NYC, Oct 18–20) – Come join Chere at her Community Kitchen Table!
Connect with Rieko & When We Are Healed
Credits
Original Music: Jeff Shreve
Editor: Sonic Highlark
005. Art and connection in unexpected places – with Chere Krakovsky