When Art Asks Better Questions with Courtney Bae

Every artist reaches a moment when technical skill is no longer enough, and the real work becomes discovering a voice that is unmistakably their own.In this episode of Women United ART PODCAST, Mona Lerch sits down with Courtney Bae, whose thoughtful and deeply personal practice explores identity, memory, perception, and the quiet beauty found in everyday experience. As a 3rd place winner in the Women United ART PRIZE 2025, Courtney has been steadily building a body of work that invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and embrace ambiguity rather than certainty.Together, they explore Courtney's artistic evolution - from her earliest creative influences to the development of her distinctive visual language, and discuss how curiosity, experimentation, and vulnerability have shaped her practice. Courtney shares insights into balancing intuition with intention, navigating recognition through artistic opportunities, and remaining authentic in an increasingly competitive art world.The conversation also dives into the realities of building a sustainable career, embracing artistic uncertainty, and trusting that meaningful work develops over time rather than overnight. Courtney offers thoughtful advice for emerging artists on finding confidence in their own voice while resisting the pressure to follow trends or external expectations.Whether you're an artist searching for your own visual language or simply fascinated by the creative process, this episode is an inspiring reminder that the most compelling art often emerges when we allow ourselves the freedom to evolve.Tune in for a conversation about artistic growth, resilience, and the lifelong journey of becoming the artist you're meant to be.COURTNEY BAEwww.courtneybae.comIG: @courtneybaeartistThis show is brought to you by Women United ART MOVEMENT, a global platform highlighting women in the arts through a wide range of opportunities such as solo and group exhibits, annual art prize for women artists, and quarterly publication.www.womenunitedartmovement.com@womenunited_art_movement@womenunited_art_magazine