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#23 – How Do Bold Colors Carry Heritage? | Alexi Abi
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Visual artist Alexi Abi returns to talk new work, new influences, and what it takes to stay visible in Washington’s competitive arts scene.
- How her Lebanese heritage and years in the Caribbean shape today’s bold color fields
- Building momentum since her last visit—grants, gallery shows, and a pivot toward larger canvases
- Balancing three lanes: studio practice, teaching, and arts advocacy
- Tips for navigating D.C. galleries and finding the right creative community
Missed Alexi’s first appearance? Start here →
Recorded on‑site at Eaton DC, part hotel, part cultural hub—worth a look if you’re in town.
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
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- Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
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