Young, Original & Black celebrates and uplifts the black voices apart of this generation’s creative class. Through interviews, conversations and live collaborations, host (and creative) Aisha Oxley explores the process, the “why” and the legacies in the making of young black creators: from visual artists to videographers and every kind of creative in between.
14: Form, Function, and Fun with Burner Accounts with Poet and Photographer Davon Clark
What role does sampling or borrowing play in making art? Do you feel special pressure to reinvent the wheel or make something groundbreaking as a black artist? Should you make a burner account for your art? (The answer is yes.) I dug into these questions and more in this episode with Davon Clark, a poet, photographer and all-around creative. We explored all things form and function as it relates to being a young, black artist creating both the work and ourselves in the social media age.
CONNECT WITH DAVON
Instagram: @daybydavon (https://www.instagram.com/daybydavon/)
DAVON’S “CREATIVES YOU SHOULD KNOW”
Toaster Henderson, poet and teaching artist: @hiimtoaster (https://www.instagram.com/hiimtoaster/)
Devin Allen, photographer: @bydvnlln (https://www.instagram.com/bydvnlln/)
Dave Gaines, poet: @davegpoetry (https://www.instagram.com/davegpoetry/)
CREDITS
Produced by Aisha Oxley
Audio Mixing & Engineering by Melody Rowell at Yellow Armadillo Studios
Original theme music by Jason Ivy and Chris Bivins
Original Music "Lapis Lazuli" by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
CONNECT WITH YO&B
Official IG: @young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
Aisha’s personal IG: @aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
SEND ME A MESSAGE
aisha@alloriginalbyao.com
9 Jul 2022
13: A Sum of Inputs: Pokemon Cards, Plants, and Painting Your Own Path with Damiane Nickles
“The inputs don’t go anywhere.” This is what visual artist and relationship manager, Damiane Nickles, discovered after several years when he wasn’t actively making art. While he explored careers in hospitality, food systems, and eventually launched his business, Not a Plant Shop, he was collecting some invaluable “inputs” that would lead him back to painting. In our conversation, we dig into Damiane’s journey as he found his way into the arts, out of it, and back again, how he balances his day job and career as a complement to his art practice, and his insights on creating in general.
INFO ON DAMIANE’S SOLO SHOW “PASS WITH CARE”
Closing reception is today, July 9th, 2022 from 6-9 pm at The Martin (https://www.themartinchicago.com/) in Chicago
Exhibition info (https://www.themartinchicago.com/current-exhibition)
CONNECT WITH DAMIANE
Instagram: @notaplantshop (https://www.instagram.com/notaplantshop/)
DAMIANE’S “CREATIVES YOU SHOULD KNOW”
IB, Founder of Refine Collective: IG @ibonitt (https://www.instagram.com/ibonitt/)
Lexander Bryant, photographer and visual artist: IG @orgnzd.visuals (https://www.instagram.com/orgnzd.visuals/)
CREDITS
Produced by Aisha Oxley
Audio Mixing & Engineering by Melody Rowell at Yellow Armadillo Studios
Original theme music by Jason Ivy and Chris Bivins
Original Music "Lapis Lazuli" by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
CONNECT WITH YO&B
Official IG: @young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
Aisha’s personal IG: @aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
SEND ME A MESSAGE
aisha@alloriginalbyao.com
17 Jun 2022
12: Dispatches from the Studio: A Year in My Artistic Practice and Process
What would your art diary sound like? How would you describe your process when you’re in the midst of it? What about after? I asked myself those questions (and more) and the result was a series of “dispatches” — raw, mostly uncensored voice notes that I used to track my artistic process and the contexts for it. In this season 3 opener, you’ll hear from versions of myself spanning over a year as my artistic perspective and priorities evolved with my life and the world around me.
CREDITS
Produced by Aisha Oxley
Audio Mixing & Engineering by Melody Rowell at Yellow Armadillo Studios (https://www.yellowarmadillostudios.com/)
Original theme music by Jason Ivy (https://www.instagram.com/thejasonivy/) and Chris Bivins (https://www.instagram.com/buddaflywolf_/)
Original Music "Lapis Lazuli" by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
CONNECT WITH YO&B
Official IG: @young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
Aisha’s personal IG: @aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
SEND ME A MESSAGE
aisha@alloriginalbyao.com
4 Mar 2021
11: Black History *Year* Special: Fun Facts & Inspiration
It’s no longer black history month, but let’s be honest: black history is year round. In this special solo episode, I share fun facts about two of my favorite black creative icons, Sade and Nina Simone, plus my reviews of two TV shows rooted in black history that have been inspiring me, Snowfall and Queen Sugar.
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
12 Feb 2021
Minisode 02: Dating While Black & Creative with Morgan Jackson
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I chatted with some black creatives about what dating is like as a creative. In this second minisode, I talked to Morgan Jackson, an up and coming photographer and videographer, about why respect is the baseline for all her relationships, dating other creatives, and who gives the best gifts.
Follow Morgan and her work:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mrgnjxn/)
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
12 Feb 2021
Minisode 01: Dating While Black & Creative with Lena Townsell
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I chatted with some black creatives about what dating is like as a creative. In this first minisode, I talked to Lena Townsell, who’s both an art therapist in the making and a jack of all trades creative, about how she sets boundaries in relationships, what it means to be demisexual, how she lets people know she is not chill, and more.
Follow Lena and her work:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pshhheeewww/)
on Twitter (https://twitter.com/QuietAtTheStart)
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@young_original_andblack (https://www.instagram.com/young_original_andblack/)
15 Dec 2020
08: Inspiration Round-Up with Singer/Songwriter Lucy DK
On today’s episode, we’re trying something different to close out the year! UK-based singer and songwriter Lucy DK joins me for a chat about the work from black creatives that has been inspiring us to keep creating. See below for our picks and their respective timestamps:
10:00 I May Destroy You, Michael Coel (Drama TV Series) TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT
16:49 Homie by Danez Smith (Poetry Book)
30:16 I Can Make You Feel Good, Tyler Mitchell (Photography Exhibition and Photo Book)
45:33 For Broken Ears, Tems (R&B/Afrobeats EP)
53:25 Portraits, Bisa Butler (Visual Art Exhibition)
01:02:24 Ho, why is you here?, Flo Milli (Hip Hop/Rap album)
Follow Lucy and her work:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lucyydk/)
on Twitter (https://twitter.com/lucyydk?lang=en)
website (https://www.lucydk.com/)
Pass it Forward Creative Shoutouts:
Curt Summers: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/curtsummers_/)
Tia Carys: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tiacarys/)
Lisa: Poem in Symposeum Magazine (https://symposeum.us/field-notes-from-the-in-between/?fbclid=IwAR0hxymT-rOGUWtfuBzcVjMqR4FBoAR5Ma2kaU4e89lhgDapIxrdL8bexq8)
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@alloriginalbyao (https://www.instagram.com/alloriginalbyao/)
24 Nov 2020
07: Loving the Craft, Listening to Your Inner Voice, and Celebrating Blackness with Photographer Nikk Rich
In this episode, I talked with Nikk Rich, a beauty and lifestyle photographer whose gorgeous images center black women. We discussed:
The sacrifices she’s made to pursue photography: from 4 hour bus rides to her internship in NYC and waitressing for a year to fund her move to LA
The advice she’d give to younger black photographers
Why she chooses to shoot black women
How she approaches the conversation around representation in creative industries
And much more…
Follow Nikk and her work:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nikkrichphoto/)
website (https://www.nikkrich.com/)
Pass it Forward Creative Shoutouts:
Ervin Johnson: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ervinajohnson/)
photodre: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/photodre/)
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@alloriginalbyao (https://www.instagram.com/alloriginalbyao/)
3 Nov 2020
06: How Poet and Organizer Aurielle Lucier is Dreaming Up Radical Futures and Pacing Herself for the Long-Game of Liberation
In this episode, I was honored to speak with Aurielle Lucier, a poet and radical organizer whose resume has firmly established her as both. We discussed:
How she uses storytelling to make the movement more relatable
The role of artists in kick starting our collective imagination
& Why pace is so important to the longevity of artists/organizers in the movement
… & much more!
Follow Aurielle and her work:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/yesaurielle/)
on Twitter (https://twitter.com/YesAurielle)
website (http://auriellemarie.com/)
Pass it Forward Creative Shoutouts:
Imani Davis: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imanixdavis/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/imanixdavis)
Jabari Jawan Allen: Twitter (https://twitter.com/pleasureisblack)
Kelly Augustine: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellyaugustine/)
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@alloriginalbyao (https://www.instagram.com/alloriginalbyao/)
19 Oct 2020
05: Turning 26, "Adulting" as a Creative and Top 3 Lessons Learned
In this episode, I share some solo reflections after my recent 26th birthday and other developments that have brought me peace in my creative journey. I recap my nonlinear career path in the first half of my twenties, my top 3 lessons from those years, and what I’m manifesting in my creative journey going forward.
Keep up with me and the show:
@aishainprogress (https://www.instagram.com/aishainprogress/)
@alloriginalbyao (https://www.instagram.com/alloriginalbyao/)
2 Oct 2020
04: Healing and Creating the Radical Way with bria royal
We’re back for season 2! In this episode, I was honored to speak with bria royal, a quiet force. They’re a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans animation, visual effects, comix, zines, painting, and more. We talked about their journey to finding their voice as both an artist and activist simultaneously, what it means to heal radically, and why making the thing you really want to make can be hard, but so necessary.
Find bria:
on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fknroyal/)
on Twitter (https://twitter.com/fknroyal)
website (https://www.briaroyal.com/)
Pass it Forward Shoutouts:
Olivia Peace: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oliviajpeace/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/oliviajpeace)
Shakinah Starks: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shakinahstarks/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/seasonsnosummer)
28 May 2020
03: Manifesting Creative Success with Jason Ivy
In this episode, I welcomed the very first guest of the show: Jason Ivy! He’s an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, activist and generally a lovely person. We talked about his background growing up in Chicago, studying neuroscience, what manifestation means to him, everything he’s got in the works and much more…
Find Jason:
on Instagram @thejasonivy
on Spotify Jason Ivy (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7neiealXQonQMJ0OsOJa3P?si=Bt_4mzPVSLmlO4w8g6-pUA)
Pass it Forward Shoutouts:
Ahsley Nosike @nosikelive (https://www.instagram.com/nosikelive/)
Sherrion @sherrionn (https://www.instagram.com/sherrionn/)
Eartha Slicc @earthaslicc (https://www.instagram.com/earthaslicc/)
Follow Young, Original & Black:
on Instagram @alloriginalbyao (https://www.instagram.com/alloriginalbyao/)
9 May 2020
02: Creating While Quarantined
In this episode, I invited several creatives (friends and folks who I admire) to answer some questions about their quarantine experience. They give insight on changes to their creative process, what their self care is looking like, and the future they’re hoping for on the other side.
Many thanks to all the creatives who participated! Follow them on Instagram at their handles below:
Letesha Renee @_letesharenee
Kovey Coles @koveyc
Melvin Knight @melvinknightmusic
Taylor Gray @officialtaylorgray
Ciera McKissick@mister.ms
Curt Summers @curtsummers_
Chantelle Ekanem @kokoeyen
Asanni Armon @asanniarmon
Dominique Ashanti @dominiqueashanti
Achille Tenkiang @bamichic_
Lovia Gyarkye @simplylovia
Kat Looney @thekathedral
Lucy DK @lucyydk
21 Apr 2020
01: Introducing Young, Original & Black and Your Host, Aisha Oxley
In this episode, I get into my background, my identity as a creative and how this show came to be! Remember to subscribe if you like what you hear. New episodes will be released every other Tuesday. + Follow me on Instagram for updates: @alloriginalbyao
Special thanks to Chris Bivins (@buddaflywolf_) and Jason Ivy (@thejasonivy) for the intro theme music.
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