Lexis Non Scripta
Lexis Non Scripta
Kristen Leigh
Conversations with writers, artists, musicians and other people who use language as material for creative play. We chat about new words they've made up.
Connie Pertuz Meza: Words Are Magic, That's Why It's Called Spelling
A conversation with Colombian American writer and educator Connie Pertuz Meza about making your own magic. 
Apr 27, 2021
32 min
Isa Boonto Part II: Multiplicities
Part 2 of my conversation with Austin-based undisciplinary artist Isa Boonto is streaming everywhere now. We discuss their experience as an international student in a fine arts program in the United States, how their children have inspired and informed their work, and the societal need to break down binary constructs.
Apr 22, 2021
22 min
Krittayalax Isa Boonto: Making Art in High Context v. Low Context Language Systems Part 1
 Undisciplinary Asian American artist Krittayalax Isa Boonto and I talk about the differences between high context and low context cultures and what their experience has been creating in these two very different language and culture systems. Fun!  
Mar 15, 2021
19 min
Writer Jules Chung Stops By With A New Word And Other Treats
Jules Chung brings all the joy! She shares her word, reads one of her poems, and recommends some of her favorite writers of the moment. 
Jan 27, 2021
36 min
Singing Intergenerational Soul with Saint Mercedes
A conversation with New Orleans-based soul singer Saint Mercedes. Don't miss this Wabi-Sabi hit of bliss!
Dec 17, 2020
33 min
Josh Kane Part 2: Talking in Maths
Continuing conversation with yogi and drummer Josh Kane.
Dec 9, 2020
17 min
Body Language with Josh Kane
Yogi and musician Josh Kane shares some body language. 
Dec 3, 2020
19 min
The art language of Natan Diacon-Furtado.
Exploring language with New Orleans based collaborative artist and designer Natan Diacon-Furtado.
Nov 25, 2020
24 min
Max Bevilacqua's Neologism
Max Bevilacqua shares his word!
Nov 18, 2020
10 min