The Konfession Korner

Kreative Kompany Mini Series: VILLAGER

Peace y’all! This episodes guest artist for Kreative Kompany is VILLAGER. VILLAGER (b. Abdul Rasheed Adekunle Adaranijo in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian-born international Artist and Cultural Producer whose work exists to scrutinize, deconstruct, and redefine what it means to be a “Contemporary African." Through varied mediums such as painting, sculpture, print-making, photography, site-specific and public installation, audio-visual interactive media, performance art, curation, and cultural facilitation, VILLAGER's work echoes a spiritual, anthropological, and research-oriented reexamination of consciousness, existence, and divine energetic potential grounded in the remembrance of Yorùbá and broader African knowledge systems, cultural and spiritual practices, philosophies, and tradition. VILLAGER has presented solo exhibitions in Baltimore, MD, BUSH BOY! (2022) at Chesapeake Arts Center and is currently exhibiting a solo exhibition titled "ÀṢẸ: Embodying the Divine" at The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, Baltimore, MD till December 17, 2024. VILLAGER  has also been selected in group exhibitions, Sou(l): Mostra de Arte Afro-Diaspórica, Artspace Vigidal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BLAQ SHEEP, Superchief Gallery LA, Los Angeles, CA, AFROFUTURISM: 100 years after the Harlem Renaissance, Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ, Holiday on Holliday: Baltimore’s Mosaic of Holiday Hope & Harmony, Baltimore City Hall, Baltimore, MD, B24 Artscape Exhibition, Riggs Gallery & Leidy Gallery (MICA), Baltimore, MD, to name a few. In this episode we visit VILLAGER in their studio to speak on everything pertaining towards the deep spiritual intention behind their artistry and how they nurture their mental wellness! For more information about VILLAGER please visit their website as well as their social media! Website: https://www.vllager.com/àṣẹ-embodying-the-divine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vllager.me/

Kreative Kompany Mini Series: Ainsley Burrows

Peace y’all! This episodes guest artist for Kreative Kompany is Anisely Burrows. Ainsley Burrows (b. 1974 in Kingston, Jamaica; based in Baltimore, MD) is a full-time multidisciplinary artist who explores untold stories and unspoken emotions. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Burrows' creative pursuits as a poet, musician, performer, and painter deeply influence one another. Emerging as a prolific abstract artist, Burrows has developed three unique methodologies: NeoChaos, Raktism, and String Theory. Preferring to paint on large canvases, with his longest work to date measuring 276 inches, Burrows uses NeoChaos to create expressive gestures, lines, and vibrant swathes of color, adding a distinct voice to the abstract expressionist canon. In 2024, Burrows was awarded the JJC Residency, a collaborative program between the Joshua Johnson Council (JJC), Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). In this episode we visit Anisely in his studio space/home to discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs with being such a profound artist/creative and how he has nurtured his mental wellness throughout the process. For more information about Anisely please visit his website as well as his social media! Website: https://www.ainsleyburrowsart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ainsleyburrowsmighty/ Videographer: Niajea R. https://www.instagram.com/niy.vmi/ Host: Vena J. https://www.instagram.com/___vena/

Eyes on the Prize: The Art of Practicing Discipline with Lou Mobley

What does it take for you to focus on your goals? How do you maintain the consistency to stay true to your dream? Join my special guest Lou Mobley as we dive deep into what it means to stay disciplined on your goals, how to maneuver through hardships and remaining true to your passion. Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanadadnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/morethanadadnetwork/]

Staying on your Path: Embracing the Journey with Vena

Whether it be pursuing our dreams or living within our purpose there are times in which we must reflect. With progress we tend to forget to stop and smell the roses or even note how far we have came. In this episode join our host Vena as she sits on the other side of the couch as our special guest host Roe Vision navigates the conversation. During this session we dive deeper into being present in the process of achieving goals, the inner work regarding positive self talk and embracing all aspects of being divinely guided on your own path.

Aligning your Needs: Discussing Non-Negotiables with Brianne & Sola

When did you realize you had non-negotiables? Discovering our standards and our needs is a life long consultation with self. Allowing ourselves to be honest about what we need, what we don't allow and what we are willing to compromise in all mediums of our lives. Join our special guests Brianne & Sola from BLK ASS FLEA MKT as we highlight the importance of knowing our needs and standing firm on them. Discussing the difference between being flexible & compromising, gaining confidence in voicing our needs and the lessons learned with being true to ourselves. Follow our special guests on IG and their business: BLK ASS FLEA MKT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blkassfleamkt/ [https://www.instagram.com/blkassfleamkt/] Brianne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idkbrianne/ [https://www.instagram.com/idkbrianne/] Sola Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolasystem/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesolasystem/]