Callie Curry ( Swoon ) | Unearthing The Media : The Intersection of Art & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Swoon has been one of my heros for almost 20 years now... I first found her work when I was living in and spending a lot of time in NYC and the surrounding areas from 2000-2002.  Known initially for her prolific wheat paste prints that were plastered all over the city and then quickly transitioning into a well known gallery artist who specialized in public installation works.    She never seemed to rest on her laurels and constantly pushed the envelope by combining her art with her humanitarian ideals...    She collected a group of friends and collaborators, built these amazing rafts out of garbage and found objects and literally sailed all over the world, bringing art and performances and creative communion everywhere they went.     She went to Haiti after the earthquakes and helped villages learn a method of building structures that not only could they live in but would withstand further environmental destruction.     Most recently however she has come out as a trauma survivor and has begun to tell the tale of it as well as her journey in healing it through psychedelic therapy and her own art. When I watched her talk from the 2019 Horizons conference I decided that I would push through my nerves and ask if she would be up for a chat... TO MY UTTER SHOCK SHE WAS. I couldn't be more proud and excited to share this conversation with you.  TRIGGER WARNING : We go in depth about drug addiction, physical neglect and abuse of adults and of children, and things of this nature.  It is by no means a dark conversation, it is full of hope, light and inspiration but I felt like a warning was necessary. We also talk a lot about the power of the subconscious and its connection to art making. There are so many incredible moments of realization in this talk. I recommend watching her incredible talk at Horizons before or directly after this episode. It is so powerful and it's a testament to why I am equally passionate about the healing power of art and the need to destigmatize psychedelics.  I hope you enjoy. Follow and learn more about Swoon! Swoon's Website  On Instagram  On Twitter    Join The Cosmic Nod's brand new Patreon! Donate To The Show 
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