87. Jordan Bennett x MURAL

Ayooo! This podcast episode featuring my conversation with visual artist Jordan Bennett is a big deal for me as it was 2 years in the making. I started talking with the Mural team around 2022 and for it to manifest and become real feels very legitimizing. Jordan Bennett is L’nu (Mi’kmaq), from Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland (Ktaqmkuk). He currently works and lives in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, NS). Having a methodology that is deeply guided by the Land of his ancestors, his ongoing work possesses qualities of familiarity that can serve as a connection for a wide range of audiences spanning culture and generation. His work, though not always directly challenging colonial perceptions of Indigenous histories and presence, lends itself to discussions regarding contemporary Indigenous realities within urban and rural communities. His ongoing practice utilizes sculpture, painting, video, immersive installations, and sound to explore land, language, the act of visiting and his familial histories. Bennett currently holds the position of Associate Professor, Expanded Media at NSCAD University. What I can say speaking on a more personal level is that through my conversation with Jordan I discovered an artist full of intention and purpose. His self-awareness and his strenght to keep pushing to shed light on what he holds dear was immensely inspiring to me and everyone in attendence that evening. This episode was filmed live in front of a crowd at L'Idéal. Thank you Jordan, the Mural team and L'Idéal for helping me make this happen. For everything Jordan Bennett 🌱♥️ https://www.instagram.com/jordanbennettart/ For everything Creative Mood 🧿 ⁠https://linktr.ee/Creative_Mood⁠ I would like to thank our sponsor : Épices de cru ♥️ https://www.instagram.com/epicesdecru https://epicesdecru.com Whole Spices - Exceptional Terroirs - Authentic Blends Use a 10% discount online by using the promo code : spiceupyourlife