The Power of Creative Community - Ankita Das

What happens when a medical student abandons her stethoscope for a camera, moves to a foreign country where she knows no one, and transforms an abandoned garage into a thriving art collective?   In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of communication designer and photographer Ankita Das, whose work transcends traditional medium boundaries to create powerful narratives around identity, health, and community. Ankita shares how being the daughter of academics (a mathematician mother and surgeon father) initially set her on a medical path before discovering her artistic talents. She discusses her unique professional identity, describing herself as "juggling between a designer who photographs and a photographer who designs." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ankita Das and Her Creative Journey 02:56 The Duality of Identity in Creativity 05:56 Artistic Influences from Childhood 09:07 Exploring Dating Culture Through Art 11:55 The Intersection of Performance and Design 15:14 Navigating PCOS Through Artistic Expression 18:02 Creating Community Through Espace Tricote 21:01 Understanding Space and Communication Design 24:05 Collective Chimera: Building a Supportive Community 27:01 Funding and Sustainability of Artistic Spaces 29:55 The Impact of Community on Creativity 32:52 Sharing Work Beyond the Community 36:05 Balancing Work and Personal Life 38:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Website: https://ankitadas.com/ Instagram: Herecomesthepotato   Support the Show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Santiago Cardona.