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Art in the Raw: A Podcast About Queer Artists

Art in the Raw: A Podcast About Queer Artists

著者： David Smith Salon Naturale
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 Art in the Raw is a podcast exploring the bold and unfiltered world of queer art. Hosted by David Smith of Salon Naturale, each episode features intimate conversations with LGBTQ+ artists who push boundaries in nude art, photography, painting, and multimedia. Discover the inspirations, struggles, and creative processes behind their work - raw, vulnerable, and unapologetically queer. New episodes every other Sunday.David Smith, Salon Naturale アート
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  • E13: Throwing Light and Breaking Binaries: The Art and Activism of LTJ Reads

    E13: Throwing Light and Breaking Binaries: The Art and Activism of LTJ Reads
    2025/08/08
    Episode Summary In this deeply revealing conversation, poet, filmmaker, and activist Louis Toliver Jr. (LTJ Reads) shares his journey from trauma to artistic empowerment within the queer and leather communities. Exploring themes of bisexual identity, survivorhood, mental health, and intergenerational connection, LTJ reveals how his projects like Louisiana Words and the Throwing Light podcast aim to uplift marginalized voices and redefine what it means to be American. This episode uncovers how art serves as both refuge and revolution for LTJ, crafting spaces for healing, dialogue, and radical inclusion. Keywords LTJ ReadsQueer ArtsBisexualityTrauma and HealingLeather CommunityLouisiana WordsThrowing Light PodcastMental Health and CreativityQueer LiteratureIntergenerational Dialogue Key Takeaways LTJ Reads' stage name reflects a blend of intellectualism and creative expression rooted in his initials and love of reading.His early artistic awakening began with writing horror screenplays and dark poetry in high school as a form of escapism.The poem "Bisexual Me" encapsulates his rejection of binary thinking in sexuality, embracing fluidity and inclusion beyond societal constraints.His forthcoming book American Like Me explores themes of body, mind, and heart to reflect a complex American identity.LTJ’s film work includes 'Forced to Swim' and a powerful short, His Body, telling abortion from male and transgender perspectives as metaphor for his HIV and trauma experiences.He actively hosts and sustains the "Naked People Reading" series, fostering vulnerability and queer-visible storytelling across Texas cities.Throwing Light is a positive community-driven video podcast countering destructive "shade" culture by celebrating leadership and unity.The Louisiana Words project highlights marginalized Louisiana voices through poetry and memoir, emphasizing non-political, universal human experience.LTJ is planning extensive live tours for both Louisiana Words and Throwing Light, aiming to strengthen statewide and national queer communities.He embraces his trauma as artistic fuel—addressing childhood abuse, sexual assault, racism, and mental illness with ongoing therapy and sobriety. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Origin of "LTJ Reads"01:06 Early Writing and Artistic Awakening02:54 Bisexual Me and Challenging Binary Queer Identities04:19 Overview of Upcoming Book American Like Me05:12 Film Projects and His Body Short Film07:16 Intersection of HIV, Sexual Assault, and Art11:13 Naked People Reading and Community Building16:58 Louisiana Words - Origins, Mission, and Upcoming Tour22:23 Launch and Growth of Throwing Light Podcast29:24 Plans for Texas and National Throwing Light Tours36:16 Harnessing Trauma for Artistic Expression46:25 Rapid Fire Artistic Lightning Round48:35 Closing Remarks and Legacy Aspirations Guest Links https://louistoliverjr.com (Official Website)Instagram @ltjishereThrowing Light Podcast on YouTubeLouisiana Words Tour 2025Throwing Light Together Tour 2025 Art in the Raw Links Newsletter on SubstackInstagramTwitterListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify Stay Connected with Salon Naturale! 
Ready to dive deeper into the world of queer art, creativity, and community? Visit our website at salonnaturale.art to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on: New Podcast Episodes: Insights, interviews, and discussions that inspire.Drink & Draw Events: Join us monthly for fun nights of creativity and connection at The Dallas EagleNude Art Socials: Explore the beauty of the human form through art.
 Subscribe Now and become part of our vibrant community!
 Follow us on: Bluesky @salonnaturale.art Instagram @salonnaturale YouTube @salonnaturale Hosted on Podbean
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    58 分
  • 12: Transformation of Dangerous Spaces: Inside the Art and Activism of Christopher W. Quigley

    12: Transformation of Dangerous Spaces: Inside the Art and Activism of Christopher W. Quigley
    2025/08/03
    Summary In this deeply reflective episode of Art in the Raw, Christopher W. Quigley shares his journey from hands-on custom fabrication to creating immersive public artworks that confront themes of impermanence, entropy, and gender-based violence. After surviving two near-fatal strokes, Quigley transformed his artistic vision to focus on projects like Transformation of Dangerous Spaces, an emotionally powerful installation addressing intimate partner violence and toxic masculinity. This conversation navigates Quigley’s personal history, queer identity, and his commitment to using art as a catalyst for social change. Keywords Christopher W. Quigley, queer art, custom fabrication, immersive art installation, gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, toxic masculinity, public art, entropy in art, impermanence, Transformation of Dangerous Spaces, queer creativity, stroke survivor artist, art activism Takeaways Quigley’s early memories driving his aunt’s 1966 Pontiac Parisienne shaped his love for custom fabrication and collaborative artistic creation.His career evolved through interior design and large-scale custom fabrication projects, including record-breaking public art installations like the largest outdoor chandelier in Cleveland, Ohio.Queer identity in a traditionally male, heterosexual-dominated industry required Quigley to exceed ordinary expectations—mediocrity was never an option.Two near-fatal strokes in 2022 profoundly shifted Quigley’s artistic purpose from fabricating for others to creating meaningful, socially engaged artworks.His work embraces themes of entropy and impermanence, with sculptures designed to slowly dissolve over decades, reflecting the temporary nature of life and legacy.Transformation of Dangerous Spaces is an immersive, eight-stall art installation addressing intimate partner violence and toxic masculinity, rooted in local community tragedy.The project focuses on male accountability and education, highlighting the socialization of boys and men in spaces like locker rooms as key sites for perpetuating violence.The installation challenges audiences emotionally and requires trauma-informed support to help process its intense themes.Men’s organizations have been slower to engage with the project compared to women’s groups, illustrating ongoing challenges in addressing gender-based violence collaboratively.Quigley advises young queer artists to focus on making authentic, plentiful art without agenda, embracing creation as a fundamental ritual for growth and impact. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Sunday drives and early inspirations02:30 – Career in custom fabrication and move to Manhattan05:00 – Navigating queerness in a male-dominated industry10:00 – Life-changing strokes and artistic transformation12:00 – Themes of entropy, impermanence, and the ephemeral series18:00 – Creation of Transformation of Dangerous Spaces installation22:00 – Addressing intimate partner violence and toxic masculinity26:00 – Audience reactions and intersectionality in the work36:00 – Challenges engaging men’s groups and trauma-informed care43:00 – The significance of horror aesthetics and queer resonance48:00 – Vision for public policy and societal change through art50:00 – Advice for young queer artists embracing entropy52:30 – Quick 10 questions for Christopher W. Quigley01:01:00 – Closing remarks and future tour plans Guest Info Christopher W. Quigley Official Website TRANSFORMATION OF DANGEROUS SPACES Art in the Raw Resources Join our Patreon for exclusive content at patreon.com/SalonNaturale Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at salonnaturale.art Follow us on: Bluesky @salonnaturale.art Instagram: @salonnaturale YouTube: @SalonNaturale Available on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean App, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, Boomplay Hosted on Podbean Stay Connected with Salon Naturale! 
Ready to dive deeper into the world of queer art, creativity, and community? Visit our website at salonnaturale.art to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on: New Podcast Episodes: Insights, interviews, and discussions that inspire.Drink & Draw Events: Join us monthly for fun nights of creativity and connection at The Dallas EagleNude Art Socials: Explore the beauty of the human form through art.
 Subscribe Now and become part of our vibrant community!
 Follow us on: Bluesky @salonnaturale.art Instagram @salonnaturale YouTube @salonnaturale Hosted on Podbean
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    57 分
  • 11: Exploring Queer Erotica and Sci-Fi with J. W. Steed

    11: Exploring Queer Erotica and Sci-Fi with J. W. Steed
    2025/07/13
    Summary In this engaging episode of Art in the Raw, J. W. Steed shares his journey as a writer whose queer identity deeply informs his work, blending eroticism with science fiction and fantasy. From early literary influences to his groundbreaking queer erotica and thoughtful exploration of clone rights, Steed offers candid insights into creativity, vulnerability, and challenging norms in queer storytelling. Keywords queer erotica, science fiction, fantasy, J. W. Steed, clone rights, queer identity, erotic fiction, LGBTQ+ literature, vulnerability in art, queer representation Takeaways J. W. Steed began writing poetry as a child, heavily influenced by Victorian poet Edward Lear and continued through creative writing workshops in school.His early writing included queer characters subtly woven into young adult and women’s fiction, with his first trans character appearing in 2004-2005.Steed’s work blends humor and seriousness, inspired by authors like Shirley Jackson and Patrick Dennis, enhancing emotional depth.He has been a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, recently writing explicit queer sci-fi erotica featuring clones.The novella “Journey’s End” explores identity, loss, and complex relationships through the sci-fi lens of clones with varying memories and citizenship rights.Steed uses his long-running personal blog—focused on erotic personal essays—to develop his comfort and skill in writing sexual scenes.He emphasizes that eroticism in literature is not just about sex but about arousing emotional, sensory, and intellectual responses, making characters more relatable and stories richer.Steed addresses social commentary in his work, especially around clone rights and commodification, reflecting challenges faced by queer communities.Despite potential risks and censorship in queer erotic genres, he advocates for writing true to oneself and embracing vulnerability as a source of creative strength.For emerging queer writers, Steed advises clarifying personal beliefs and harnessing that conviction to write authentically and powerfully. Chapter Timestamps 00:01 – Introduction to J. W. Steed and early writing influences03:00 – Queer identity and writing erotica06:00 – Literary inspirations: Shirley Jackson and Patrick Dennis08:30 – Role of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association12:30 – Creation of the queer sci-fi clone erotica duology15:00 – Writing “Journey’s End” amid personal loss18:20 – Queer representation and sexuality in sci-fi literature21:30 – Blog and personal essays as creative development tools27:00 – The role of eroticism in character and narrative development31:00 – Social commentary on clone rights and identity35:00 – Reception and challenges of queer erotic fiction40:00 – Overcoming creative doubts and rejection43:30 – Contributions to broader queer literary conversations44:30 – Upcoming sci-fi projects and creative process46:00 – Advice for emerging queer writers48:30 – The 10 Artistic Questions with J. W. Steed57:30 – Closing remarks Guest Website and Socials Learn more about J. W. Steed and his work: Peter Schutes Publishing – Publisher of J. W. Steed’s queer sci-fi eroticaJ. W. Steed Official WebsiteJ. W. Steed's BlueskyBuy his novellas Art in the Raw Resources Join our Patreon for exclusive content at patreon.com/SalonNaturale Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at salonnaturale.art Follow us on: Bluesky @salonnaturale.art Instagram: @salonnaturale YouTube: @SalonNaturale Available on: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean App, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, Boomplay Hosted on Podbean Stay Connected with Salon Naturale! 
Ready to dive deeper into the world of queer art, creativity, and community? Visit our website at salonnaturale.art to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on: New Podcast Episodes: Insights, interviews, and discussions that inspire.Drink & Draw Events: Join us monthly for fun nights of creativity and connection at The Dallas EagleNude Art Socials: Explore the beauty of the human form through art.
 Subscribe Now and become part of our vibrant community!
 Follow us on: Bluesky @salonnaturale.art Instagram @salonnaturale YouTube @salonnaturale Hosted on Podbean
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    54 分
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