Ep #15: Between Two Worlds - Layers of Soviet and Post-Soviet Identity with Sasha Rudensky

🎙️ Dive into Ep. #15 of The Urbanaut Podcast, where we connect with the remarkable Russian-born photographer, Sasha Rudensky, on a captivating journey through her most distinguished works, including "Tinsel and Blue," "Eastern Eve," "Remains," and a sneak peek into her latest project, "LA River." About Our Guest: Sasha Rudensky Sasha's lens captures the transformation and contradictions within post-Soviet territories, mixing personal narrative with broader socio-political commentary. Her photography, featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, traverses between constructed realities and intimate observations, providing a unique insight into a generation navigating the remnants of the Soviet Union and the capitalism of the 2000s. Tune in to this episode to: * Explore Sasha's creative process and the stories behind her major projects. * Get exclusive insights into her ongoing "LA River" project. * Understand how post-Soviet cultural and historical dynamics are reflected through her photography. Don't forget to: * Subscribe for more episodes that explore the intersection of art, culture, and history. * Like and share to support a deeper appreciation for contemporary photography. * Follow us for updates and more behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Sasha’s Contact: www.sasharudensky.com Sasha’s Instagram: @sasha.rudensky OUTLINE: 0:00 - Most Replayed 1:23 - Introduction 7:24 - Thoughts on Teaching 11:35 - When did she have that "I want to do this moment"? 15:23 - What pulled her back to Russia? 19:54 - The role intuition in her work 22:30 - Reconnect and reorient the past 25:54 - How do Portraits play a role? 30:17 - Influential people 36:15 - The idea of emotional Resonance 40:59 - A look at 'Remains' and 'Tinsel and Blue' 1:30:28 - A Snail peak at the work in progress 'LA River' 1:43:47 - Advice for up and coming Artist SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #SashaRudensky #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #ContemporaryArt #PostSoviet #TinselandBlue #EasternEve #Remains #LARiver #VisualArt #CulturalIdentity