Bringing the Play Back into Creative Work w— Sanithna Phansavanh
In this episode, I'm talking with artist Sanithna Phansavanh. He’s a visual artist based here in Atlanta. I have always enjoyed and had an affinity for his work. In this episode we talk about creative process, the importance of fallow periods and rest, re-orienting practices towards play and approaching spirituality with a mind open to redrawing lines.
we discuss
The paradox of a singular style
Growing up as an immigrant + how he found his way to art making
Work life balance challenges as a working artist who also has to make a living
Reaching burn out + taking a year off
Re-orienting his practice towards play
Reading + writing as a powerful source of inspiration
How to know when a piece is “done”
His current relationship with reductionism + simplicity
Playing with archetypes, mythology and abstraction
Thoughts on failure, creative process, quantum theory + the flow state
If you enjoyed the episode, check out —
Episode w—Blake Beckham
Episode w— Aaron Samuel Davis
More about our guest —
Sanithna’s website
Sanithna’s IG
Sanithna’s Twitter
Mentioned in the Episode —
Forward Warrior is an annual mural installation + community event in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, GA. The event is organized by Atlanta artist Peter Ferrari.
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L I S T E N
We started this season reflecting on the house of the goddess, and now we end where we began — carrying water medicine and the wisdom of Her with us into the summer sun.