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The personal blog of Ilyana KadushinWhy be an artist in 2015?
It’s March in New York and we are dreaming of flowers poking through all this snow and ice. During this long winter, as we take stock of what does not serve us or liberate us, I cannot help but think about this question, why be an artist in 2015? I think about this every day of my life.
Many writers, philosophers and analysts have covered this topic, the role of the artist in society at different points in history. My own belief is, Artists are PRESENT in the world differently. Is this because artists look through different eyes?
After hearing a podcast on NPR, about how our relationships with our computers and devices have changed our behavior and our connection to the world around us; I thought, this question is even more VITAL now.
Since coming to New York, I have met so many incredible artists: painters, singers, writers, performers, directors and producers. It has always seemed to me that there is an inherent bravery in living this path of Artistry. Studying MAE WEST for my developing musical, I see how during her time, she felt driven to be herself not just for her own satisfaction but also because she felt she was driven for a greater purpose.
What does this really mean? I think this means, how to raise consciousness and liberate people, in a time when technology and busyness has created a fog and overwhelmed-ness that can keep us from connecting and helping each other.
There is an inherent vulnerability in just living and even more so as artists. So the artist and the art and stories they create; reminds everyone that we are vulnerable, that we want to feel loved and belong to a world that accepts us as we are.
xoxoi
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New Year New Creations
The New Year has begun and things are percolating! NEWS: James, my husband and music partner at Lythion Music has some of his music in a film called "Me, Earl and The Dying Girl", that his premiering at Sundance this month! So happy for him! I am in the midst of...
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xoxoi Ilyana Kadushin | chatterbox Blog Archive Blogging since 2013 Chatterbox, the personal blog of Ilyana Kadushin. An actress, Musician @LythionMusic, Film Producer & Activist. You may know her from The Twilight Saga book narrations....
MAE DAY Performance at Slipper Room 12/3/14
Here is a photo from my last Mae Day performance! xoxoi Ilyana Kadushin | chatterbox Blog Archive Blogging since 2013 Chatterbox, the personal blog of Ilyana Kadushin. An actress, Musician @LythionMusic, Film Producer & Activist. You may know her from The Twilight...
My performance of Mae day at The Slipper Room
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Happy Birthday Sesame Street!
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My interview with EW Radio: What do we want in our romances?
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An actress, Musician @LythionMusic, Film Producer & Activist.
You may know her from The Twilight Saga book narrations.