Mom’s Gilded Face and Hands

Inspired by Michael Pajon, The man with the Gilded Face, a 2014 mixed-media collage on an antique book cover; a woman reflects on the strength her mother had raising her siblings and her at a young age on her own.

"Find joy in success"

I interview my mom, Stephanie Kirk, and ask her questions about her life in Salt Lake City. We talk about her career as an interior designer, some life lessons, and impactful experiences.

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James Mott and Michael Farrell

Friends James "Jim" Mott (60) and Michael "Mike" Farrell (79) share a conversation on the spiritual acts of being an artist and the role of social psychologists.

Bob Short discusses his life philosophy and how he began creating art.

89 year old Bob Short relays the meaning behind some of his art pieces while imparting his life philosophy.

Interview with my Grandpa

I spoke with my grandpa about his childhood, career, and what it is like working with his son; my dad!

Conflicts of an art major

An interview about the conflicts of entering and pursing jobs in art in today's society

Story Corps Assignment

We discussed the differences between childhood aspirations and current ones. We also discussed how Katy’s goals have evolved throughout the years and why they have changed.

Yearbook 7th hour Final Interview

I talked to Shelly Zimbelman who is an artist who creates paintings, coasters, leggings, trays, and more! It inspired her to start her own buisness and she talks about the steps it took her to get where she is today....

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with my grandma, Dia Mostafa, Part 2

I interviewed my maternal grandmother, Rosh Dia Mostafa. She was born in Cairo, Egypt on October 28, 1930. She came to the United States in 1968 with my mother and grandfather. She got her masters degree in fashion design at...

A unique and special mother indeed

I wanted to get to know some more about my mom's past and future. She's strong, smart and interesting. I'm always happy to be able to pick her brain! I'm thankful to have been raised by her, despite any hardship.

interview with my sister

I interview my sister Kayla gonzalez she is 20 years old and I asked her about her journey and future and how she started being an artist

Gwennie and Jason

Partners discuss photography and illustration

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Mary Scurry and Maryanne Belser

Mary (Pence) Scurry (39) speaks with friend Maryanne Belser (36) about the work they did to acquire a Dale Chihuly chandelier for the Columbia Museum of Art, and the legacy they have left behind.

Meet New Jersey's Decoy Carver of the Year, Nancee Jo Luciani!

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Nancee Jo Luciani, the New Jersey Decoy Collector & Carver Association's Carver of the Year for 2023, and the first female carver in the history of the organization! Nancee Jo has not...

A special Thanksgiving conversation

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

Achievement through sacrifice

Hello my name is Wesley Feldman, I am fourteen years old, and I’m interviewing my mom, Dawn olmstead, on January 6, 2020, in Los angeles. As a hard working woman, my mom has earned everything she has achieved, and she...