The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Qrcky.  He is a notable DMV artist renowned for his thought-provoking work, delving into social commentary, daily routines, human nature, street art, cubism, abstract art, and ethical issues. Drawing inspiration from influential artists like Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky masterfully crafts synergies through layers of both constructed and discovered elements. Currently based in Baltimore, his art explores themes of movement, surface deconstruction, reassembly, and the interplay of forgetting and remembering past experiences. Passionate about using art as a medium of expression, Qrcky addresses a wide range of topics, including political issues and social injustices, infusing profound emotions and thoughts into his creations.
 

In our talk, Qrcky shares:

  • How he utilizes his art to express a wide range of emotions and thoughts, delving into political issues and social injustices through his thought-provoking work.
  • Explore the mindset of Qrcky, an artist dedicated to continuous growth and artistic evolution, as he shares his beliefs on pushing artistic boundaries and constantly improving his craft.
  • Discover the well of inspiration that fuels Qrcky's artistry as he shares how current events and personal experiences shape his creative process and influence the themes he explores in his artwork.
  • Get to know the multi-faceted Qrcky beyond his art as he discusses his diverse interests, from playing chess and inventing to embracing the world of basic coding, offering an insight into the creative mind of this remarkable artist.

Join us in this enlightening episode as Qrcky discuss how he started his artistic journey as a graphic artist but later transitioned to painting. He found that painting allowed him to channel his emotions and create meaningful pieces. He often draws inspiration from current events and personal experiences. Qrcky believes in pushing himself to constantly improve and evolve as an artist. He is also interested in other creative pursuits, such as playing chess, inventing, and learning basic coding.


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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

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
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Creators and Guests

Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Qrcky
Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” #qrcky

What is The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter?

The Truth In This Art with Rob Lee is a Baltimore-based artist podcast connecting arts, culture, and community across the East Coast and beyond. Sharing stories that matter through conversations with emerging and established artists β€” photographers, filmmakers, designers, musicians, chefs, writers, and more. Guests share their studio routines, how they build sustainable creative practices, their community roots, and the ideas and choices that shape their work. Independent journalist Rob Lee goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the creative process and the story behind the artist. For makers, culture lovers, and the creatively curious. New episodes, show notes, and transcripts available here.