Soul-Making

Friday Frivolity no. 34: I Love Lilac

This podcast explores the cultural and historical significance of the lilac flower, tracing its journey from Ottoman gardens to European and North American landscapes. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 34: I Love Lilac" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

Friday Frivolity no. 33: Jellyfish Dreams

This podcast explores the concept of formlessness through the metaphor of jellyfish, considering its connection to serenity, the soul, and artistic inspiration. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 33: Jellyfish Dreams" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

Friday Frivolity no. 32: The Deathless Song of Gatsby

This podcast explores the enduring tragedy and mythology of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and contends that the dream, though often a delusion, outlives the dreamer, keeping Gatsby's song alive. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 32: The Deathless Song of Gatsby" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

Friday Frivolity no. 31: And damned if I look back

This podcast explores the enduring myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through various artistic and literary interpretations across time, including paintings, films, operas, and literary works that have reimagined the tragic love story. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 31: And damned if I look back" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

Don't Turn Your Back on Me, Baby

This podcast explores the artistic technique of the Rückenfigur, where a figure is depicted from behind, as seen in the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich and Matthew Wong. 
Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Don't Turn Your Back on Me, Baby" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).