Art August w/ Frankie Messina & Apartment E LIVE

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Local arts advocate and champion of Orlando’s epic music scene, Frankie Messina, was kind enough to invite me back to Apartment E LIVE (91.5FM WPRK.org) to chat about my book for his Art August series.

Frankie dedicated every Thursday live show in the month of August to showcasing Central Florida’s eclectic and diverse contributions to the arts. I got super lucky because I was on the show with some utterly unbelievable guests!

Ms. Meka Nism, Michelle Jones and Michael Mei were all on hand to share their music and let me tell you… it was a vibe!

It was pretty incredible to be in a room with so much talent. I kind of felt like the nerdy art kid who sneaked into the cool kids hangout spot. Frankie has a way of making everyone feel welcome and special and like their voice should be heard. He quite literally gives a platform to artists of all stripes to share their creativity and I think that’s what we need more of here in the Sunshine State.

Learn more about Ms. Meka Nism by following this link…

https://www.meka-nism.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEzDClleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb74D1LYL3hrvcd1pAeS2yB7AQWe0aTrkVUZDt1P_duLMicFNIpspfooRA_aem_biIaZm97APSe6TNKuv4ktg

Learn more about Michelle Jones by visiting this link…

https://www.instagram.com/vinylinist/

Learn more about Michael Mei by visiting this link…

https://www.instagram.com/michaelmei1019/

Listen to the Thursday, August 15th episode of Apartment E LIVE by visiting this link…

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.