The Art Box - Episode 390 - From Hollywood Costumes to “I Am”: The Art and Vision of Monique Long

In this inspiring episode of The Art Box, MJ welcomes Emmy Award–winning Costume Designer, Stylist, Fine Artist, and Creative Visionary Monique Marie Long for a powerful conversation about creativity, transformation, and telling the truth through art. Monique’s extraordinary career spans fashion, film, television, and theme-park design, including work on iconic projects such as Casino, Golden Girls, This Is Us, What Happens in Vegas, major awards shows, and her Emmy-winning work on NewsRadio. From collaborating with legendary designers to shaping visual stories for Hollywood and Disney, her life has been steeped in storytelling through fabric, color, and form. Now, Monique has entered a bold new chapter as a fine artist, developing her signature Intelligent Mixed Media Process (IMMP)—a deeply intuitive and symbolic approach that blends layered materials, narrative intention, and emotional honesty. Her vibrant, declarative works explore themes of self-worth, identity, resilience, healing, and spiritual renewal, inviting viewers to see themselves reflected in each piece. Her powerful “I AM…” series has become a touchstone for audiences, offering affirmation, strength, and connection. Whether displayed in galleries, hospitals, outdoor installations, or fine art centers, her work resonates as both art and invitation: to claim one’s story and stand in personal truth. MJ and Monique discuss her journey from Hollywood to fine art, the courage it takes to follow lifelong dreams, the healing power of creativity, and how art can become a mirror for transformation. This episode is a celebration of bold color, layered meaning, and the brave act of becoming fully yourself. You can find Monique on Instagram: @monique_marie_long IMDB Facebook: Monique Marie Long