Going deep: Meet artists fearlessly taking risks to create on this week's Exhibitionists
From crafting a hotel out of ice to channeling their inner Avenger, the process of creation is transformative
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When Amanda was younger, she used to think that being "deep" meant wearing turtlenecks and black framed glasses while describing things as kafkaesque. But today, we're looking at a more interesting definition of deep.
Going deep means going all in, taking a risk, immersing yourself in a new place or a new character. And on today's show, we meet artists who have decided to take that plunge.
Check out all the stories in the episode below, and stream the full episode now!
Duke Carson
Meet Duke Carson, the hard rockin' drag king sliding into the hearts (and pants) of Calgary. Watch the video.
Jennie O'Keefe and Chris Pancoe
These artists from Winnipeg are re-creating Canadian camping in Sweden using only ice and snow. Watch the video.
Maggie Higgins
Maggie Higgins paints swans to suggest that you are the sum of your best and worst actions. Watch the video.
Meryl McMaster
With haunting photos and elaborate costumes, Meryl McMaster shows us the deep history of the land. Watch the video.
Exhibitionist in Residence: Meg Dearlove
Is this the work of the Illuminati? Lizard people? Our latest Exhibitionist in Residence? Read our interview with this week's featured artist, Meg Dearlove.
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