"I couldn't keep up with myself. It was like my best problem I've ever had!" -Peter Alan
Episode Description:
What if somebody called you and said the thing you most dreaded to hear: "Everything's gone." Grief, disbelief, fear, uncertainty, and a mix of emotions you cannot identify are even worse than the fire itself. Yet, despite all that's happening, we can still make the world more beautiful! In this episode, we learn how art can be used in recovery as Jennifer speaks with Peter Alan, a Visual/conceptual mixed-media artist. Peter recalls his frightful flight as the mega-fires ravage everything around him and how he turned that nightmare into mesmerizing artworks. He also talks about how he was able to find beauty even in the darkness, build resiliency and grow, and use whatever skills you have to support each other. Listen in as Peter shares his secret to a faster recovery and facing adversities with optimism!
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Highlights:
02:54: Art in Profession
08:04: Non-Narrative Art
11:48: The Sweet Spot of Humanity
19:45: A Horror Movie in the Real-World
26:01: The Depth of Grief
32:59: The Art in the Ruins
40:53: The Role of the Artist
49:23: Make the More Beautiful
Connect with Peter Alan
http://www.peteralanart.com/