First Podcast Participation With The West Indies Art Podcast

INTRO

More than a month ago, if someone had told me that I would be participating in my first podcast, I would have probably answered something like "I don't do that! Sick! "I would have gone back to caressing my bay window to catch the energy from outside, just enough to not forget the way to reality. Because seriously, between us, eh... With all the limits I impose on myself, my introverted comfort zone level 172, my imposter syndrome (AKA "Babi" that I send on vacation much more often now: "Yes, yes, you have to stay on vacation, sir!") and the fact that I don't really like to hear my voice captured,... (Which is very paradoxical, considering the particular interest I have for the art of voice-over-ing"... Anyway)
How to say? A podcast? Awai? Lauwaart?

"But here I am out of my comfort zone, "euht-er", "du coup-er", "en fait-er" and paraphrasing in the lost or found ears of the most curious.x.

WEST INDIES ART AND THE PODCAST

West Indies Art is an instagram account created in 2020 and aims to promote creative and visual artists from the Caribbean. Recently, the page welcomed Khad, a Guadeloupean and Algerian artist and art director, to talk about spirituality and vegetal cuisineand Maco Jaune, a Guadeloupean creative multi-passions for balance in the creative chaos . I found these two episodes full of sweetness, and super inspiring since not knowing or not personally these artists, I could have a glimpse of their universe, their backgrounds, creative philosophies, and their personalities, drivers, ...
For Episode 3:  self-expression through portraitureI approach two important dimensions in my universe, the portrait of course, and the representation.

Go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971626/10865942-lauwaart-l-expression-de-soi-a-travers-le-portrait to listen to the podcast.

THE PLACE AND IMPORTANCE OF EXPRESSION IN PORTRAITURE AND MY WORLD

I want to believe that it is obvious to those who receive my emotions, and think through my art that the black woman is a pillar of my universe.
The need for representation is the first strain, the pivot of the reflection and the universe of my art.
I feel that I did not see or know enough positive representations of women who look like me when I was younger.
Today, I cannot ignore this mission. I can't help but wonder what representations would have been important to me in my youth, and what I would like to see as a representation in the near and distant future. To which I always answer "Diversity". I want to see women of infinite colors, stories, passions, shapes, and energies. Women who are confident, vulnerable, strong, fragile, gentle, proud... Women who are powerful in the acceptance and celebration of their own essence, whatever they may be.
It is in this direction, that I want to explore my time, my abilities, and my energy. In the discovery and deep expression of my essence. May my path flourish under the signs of inspiration, love, and sincerity.
I will conclude with words that have touched, inspired and accompanied me enormously recently:

"Living is precious, special and complex at the same time. It's important to be able to share what you're feeling even when it's difficult. Perhaps the most difficult thing is to be able to dialogue with all the aspects that are in us."

- Simelin

A FEW LINES OF SWEETNESS

Now, I smile and laugh with and at this self-deprecation which is none other than a bit of my vulnerability escaping from my body with humor. Sweet vulnerability which is more than necessary for the artist (all of us in reality) since it knows how to amplify the power, the brilliance of an approach (artistic but not only), of a work, of a moment, of an exchange...
And it gravitates, a lot, of different intensities and forms.
These questionings and observations I had for her, pushed me to write her a little something. I already invite my +time self to come back and visit her here sometimes.

Vulnerability, energy, which wants to get out
Vulnerability, a voice, that asks to be seen

I must admit that hearing it in my ear still freezes me at times,
By reflex, makes me want to return to sit in the shade.
Only now I know that it's time to dance, and that I need to move.

I feel these vibrations,
And perceive more intensely these tarnished colors to which I was accustomed.
I feel the heat,
And how good it feels.
The warmth of the sun,
The warmth of words,
The warmth of sharing,
The heat of the bodies,
The warmth of presence.

And I have to take the time
To feel and sense fully
All my sunbathing,
All my dances,
All my smiles,
All my changes,
All my movements...
To contemplate all matter present on this earth, (tangible or not, visual or not)
that makes the essence of my form shine.
To live my twilights, auroras, rainbows,
To greet those around me and those inside me always with love,
All this life, around and inside, which is so dear to me.

A lot of words, maybe even a little rhythm, to say that I'm opening up for the first time in a Podcast to West Indies Art Podcast here if you haven't already done so.

BIG THANKS

It was clearly a unique first experience that I was able to share with my interlocutor, Laura. A woman with the sweetness of a dandelion. I will cherish this moment with much tenderness, friendship and affection.
Thank you for seeing me, feeling me, and creating a space where we can celebrate, learn, discuss, live together.
Thanks to the Universe for the connections that are made outside of our little radars and human understanding.

Good listening to you, and do not hesitate to resonate by commenting or sharing on the space that will be most appropriate for you, via instagram, twitter or facebook.

 "No one but a black woman can know what a black woman is experiencing or feeling."
So free yourself from everything that ties you down or locks you up and express yourself.

Comment: 1
  • Caroline Toussaint
    2 months ago

    Bravo pour cette ouverture dans le monde du podcast! I'm going to listen to it right away, thanks for the discovery 😉
    I really like the way you write, it's very poetic. I really understand what you mean about the representation of black women, it's a battle I'm fighting too, and that more and more people are fighting to represent diversity in this world as accurately as possible. I love your drawings and your world in any case, and your intro made me laugh. xD
    Keep expressing yourself, through words, drawings or voice. The more we do, the more we'll be able to bring color to the world.

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