In this episode of The Artist Is In, I’m thrilled to introduce abstract and collage artist Nina Boodhansingh for two distinct reasons:

She is now my co-host for the podcast The Artist Is In! In addition to artist interviews, we’ll bring you our artist chats about anything and everything related to art (and sometimes, not).
I get to interview her about her upcoming solo art show Chronically Chill at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Glass Box Gallery.

We talk about Nina’s upcoming solo art exhibition and installation about a woman’s journey through life with mental (ch)illness and chronic pain. The show is humorous, real, educational, chaotic, and a bit serious. We also explore how living with invisible illnesses impacts our lives, both in art and in general. Growing up, Nina's creativity was influenced by making “cake art” with icing, and we discuss how a strong support system and pets help us cope. Nina shares how trusting her gut, embracing humor, and holding bumblebees isn’t always the best choice.

If you’ve ever struggled or are struggling with mental illness, invisible illness, chronic pain, and trying to live a joyful, fulfilled, art life, this one’s for you.

🎤 About Nina Boodhansingh:

Nina Boodhansingh is an abstract painter, collage artist, curator, and co-host of The Artist Is In podcast. She is the former co-owner and Director of Midnight Gallery and a former Resident Artist at Kutztown University, The Cigar Factory, and The Banana Factory. Nina holds a B.F.A. from Kutztown University and an A.A. in Communications from Lehigh Carbon Community College. Her ethereal paintings and mixed-media works explore nature, the cosmos, and mental health, often blending introspection with wit and play. As a mentor, educator, and arts advocate, Nina is passionate about building creative community through both her practice and her voice on the podcast.

Learn more about Nina at:

Website: https://www.ninabood.com/aboutme

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_bood/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninaboodart#

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