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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
Ilyana Kadushin | chatterbox Blog Archive
Blogging since 2013
Isn’t it Romantic?
As a woman, an avid reader and audiobook narrator; I have often asked why is ROMANCE the top-grossing area of publishing? Then I was asked to do a series of blog interviews with another narrator Carrington Macduffie; including just this topic! Here is our interview on...
MAE WEST on SEX and LIBERATION
Since March 2014 this women pictured here, MAE WEST, has become a fascination and is constantly surprising me with what i learn about her. In the beginning i learned what everyone else knew about Mae, that she had crafted and created this SEX GODDESS creature in spite...
From our Lythion Show in June Black Crow Cover
The first performance of our residency at Slipper Room was on June 12th. It was so much fun to perform a brand new show about such a gutsy gal MAE WEST. She felt she was the first liberated woman. She inspired me to explore who i am as a performer and bring that...
WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT
Hello! Sorry for the radio silence, i have been writing and rehearsing my upcoming show debut and kick off of the performance residency at The Slipper Room in New York City on June 12th. The process of putting this together for me is like working with puzzle pieces....
My Performance Residency Starting June 12th
I am thrilled to announce my performance residency at The Slipper Room NYC starting June 12th! It's gonna be a double delight, as I will be performing with my Duo~ Lythion, as we build a new show (it's a surprise) in front of an audience AND I will also perform with...
Music News Spring Concert at Slipper Room
Happy Spring Everybody! I have been in the studio non-stop between, narrating audio books and rehearsing music for the concert we just played. Yup, the MIC is one of my best friends. 🙂 On March 20th my band, Lythion Music (with my genius performer/ producer husband,...
An actress, Musician @LythionMusic, Film Producer & Activist.
You may know her from The Twilight Saga book narrations.