Memento
Memento
Ben Ballman
Ben Ballman discovers the stories of artists of all disciplines, from their past to their newest work. This is their Memento.
Siegfried Tieber on Luck, Chance, and Chaos
Storyteller and magician Siegfried Tieber discusses his second performance on 'Penn and Teller;' the psychology of deception; the mechanical engineering to close-up magic pipeline; magic as a means of connection; and luck, chance, and chaos. - Find more of Siegfried Tieber on his website (https://www.siegfriedtieber.com) - Recorded April '23
Apr 18, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Wonjun Seok on Cultivating a Set
Nashville photographer and burgeoning sculptor Wonjun Seok discusses his ‘Matrix’ photo series, his experience as a Korean individual in the Deep South, his methodology to cultivating a set during photoshoots, and his unique journey to the arts.  To view the photographs discussed in this episode: BOURGEOIS https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQQ9fcPo5s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link POLKA https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQQgRcP9QI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link TRIPWIRE https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQPxrkP0Zq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Changing  https://vsco.co/wonjunseok/media/6395a22c7342a67448252989  Jeff Wall Lightbulb Shoot https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/jeff-wall-after-invisible-man-by-ralph-ellison-the-prologue-1999-2000-printed-2001/
Mar 27, 2023
1 hr 23 min
Hana Eid on the Ebbs and Flows of Extremes
Nashville musician and songwriter Hana Eid discusses her new song 'Shrapnel,' the synchrony of lyrics and melody in her songwriting process, the progression of ballad to banger in her discography, the projection of the self via social media, and the waves of happiness and sadness in relationships and life.  - Find Hana Eid's music on spotify or more content on her instagram @hanaeeid - Photo credits to Elizabeth Marsh (@elizabethbmarsh on Instagram) - Recorded March '23
Mar 6, 2023
1 hr 19 min
Jace June on the Creation of Audio Worlds
Rapidly developing singer and artist Jace June discusses his new song 'Deeper Than it Seems,' world building within audio projects, the use of audio space within music, and his rapid progression as a creative, while Ben projects a negative relationship view onto the song... - Visit Jace June on all streaming platforms or @jace.june on instagram for more of his amazing content! - Recorded Jan. '23
Feb 21, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Lindsey Rome on the Expression of the Subconscious
Painter, photographer, and creative Lindsey Rome discusses two of her works - 'STIM 2' and 'Untitled,' her philosophy of the self representation inherent in depicting others, her process of tapping into her subconscious mind, and her experience and self-discovery relating to her and her son's respective recent diagnoses of autism.  To view the painting discussed in the podcast  Visit Lindsey Rome's instagram post on @memento.pod Access the following websites               - STIM 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5b7z25oyr57quym/30x22_STIM2.jpg?dl=0               - Untitled: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pt051gmfzowv03/FIG_WC_2020.jpg?dl=0 - Visit @lindseyrome on instagram or https://www.lindseyrome.com/ for more of Lindsey Rome's works -  Recorded Dec. '22
Feb 13, 2023
1 hr 14 min
Jojomber on the Cornfields of Ohio
Musician and artist Jojomber discusses his new song 'Nicotine,' the balance between collaboration and control over a creators work, the increasing influence Tik Tok has on rising artists, his philosophy of muses and inspiration, and the cornfields of Ohio.  - Recorded Nov. '22
Feb 6, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Theo Perl on his Relationship with Tomorrow
Nashville Filmmaker, poet, and creative Theo Perl discusses open space in poetry, expressing through adversity and suffering, and how to balance presence today with the desire for tomorrow. Visit https://perloyster.com/ to view more of Theo's work.  - Link to Theo Perl's My Girl (Second Poem): https://perloyster.com/spoken-word - Recorded Nov. '22
Jan 30, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Chris Kelly on the Presence of the Past
Edgehill's Chris Kelly discusses the making of the band, his new song 'Look Around', and how his past and present mold the messages he delivers through music. - Recorded Nov. '22
Jan 30, 2023
1 hr 24 min