Fine artist Shawn Michael Warren is back in the studio this week to talk about his recently-unveiled portrait of Oprah Winfrey in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery This episode reveals the intriguing story behind the portrait of Oprah Winfrey, highlighting the collaborative efforts and human connections that give depth to Shawn's impactful art. Tune in for a candid conversation about patience, persistence, community, and what it takes to create a masterpiece.
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Shawn Michael Warren
March 7, 2023
Ahmed Flex Omar sits down with fine artist and Chicago native, Shawn Michael Warren, to talk about his journey as an artist, and how technology increasingly plays a role in the artistic process. The two also discuss the role of Shawn’s work in building equity and representation for marginalized communities, as well as confidence-building strategies for young Black artists, and why Chicago is such a unique creative environment.
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October 17, 2023
In this episode of Tech in the Hood, Jenny Vyas, a self-taught Contemporary Fine Artist and Muralist from the Chicagoland area, shares her unique journey. After a career in E-commerce and graphic design, she delves into painting to explore vulnerability and human connection, developing a distinctive style. The conversation with Flex goes deeper into the human condition, touching on topics like connection, healing, and growth. Additionally, Jenny discusses her views on AI art, emphasizes the significance of human touch in the creative process, and recounts her experience working with Oprah Winfrey.
read moreScience Should be Exciting! Bioinformatics & Genomics with Lauren Mogil
October 3, 2023
Our guest this week is Lauren Mogil, a Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Chicago, where she works at the cutting edge of human genomics and cancer research. We’ll get into the mechanics of gene sequencing and how scientists are using AI to assist in the process. Lauren also shares her thoughts on education in the sciences, from Higher Ed. all the way down to elementary school, and why it’s so important to keep young people excited about science.
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