In this episode of Art in Orbit, we delve into the world of Jen Haefeli, the owner of Wild Root Creations. Join our host José Erre and Jen as she takes us through her diverse portfolio of artistic skills, her involvement in art organizations and social causes. Jen's journey as an artist is a tapestry of inspiration and advocacy. Discover her signature style known as "the tow line" and learn how she combines history, social relevance, and a deep love for storytelling in her work. Tune in to explore the roots of her creativity and find out what Interarts means to her. You can connect with Jen Ha ..read more

Join us in this captivating episode of Art in Orbit as host José Erre delves into the world of Jenny Shargorodsky (life-oncanvas.com), an impressionistic painter and scientist with an artistic soul, currently residing in Delray Beach, Florida. Discover how painting brings her peace and allows her to impart strength to everyday life. Jenny's artistic journey spans across various mediums, from acrylics to mixed media and pastels, each idea manifesting its unique style. Listen as she shares her story of transformation from her roots in Odessa, Ukraine, to her profession in New York, and ultimatel ..read more

In this episode of "Art in Orbit," New Jersey-based photographer Nathanael Cox (@NateCphotos), fondly known as Nate, joins your host Sofi Ortegano. Sofi, originally from Venezuela and currently studying musical theater in Málaga, Spain, takes you on a visual journey with Nate as they delve into his photographic odyssey, which began in the era of 35mm film and darkrooms and has evolved into the digital age. Nate shares his passion for breathtaking landscapes and sprawling cityscapes, revealing how influential photographers like Stephen Wilkes and Peter Lik have shaped his artistic vision. Trave ..read more

Dive into the captivating world of Chitra Ramanathan (Instagram⁠ | ⁠Linkedin), an extraordinary artist who seamlessly weaves colors, textures, and emotions into her mesmerizing abstract artworks. In this exclusive interview from the Art in Orbit podcast, hosted by Sofi Ortegano, get ready to explore Chitra's remarkable journey from the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting in 1993, followed by an M.B.A in 1997. --- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitrafineart Instagram: https://www.instagram ..read more

In this episode of "Artinorbit" hosted by Sofi Ortegano, we delve into the extraordinary life and artistic journey of Matte S.S. Black (mattessblack.com), an artist with a remarkable story. Formerly known as Matt Jonas, Matte's journey has been shaped by his Disassociation Identity Disorder, a condition that remained undiagnosed for most of his life. As he regressed to his childhood and embraced different personalities to cope, Matte's brain structure occupies a unique intersection between autism, schizophrenia, indigenous shamanism, and mathematical genius. In the eyes of his psychiatrist, he ..read more

Join host Sofi Ortegano in a captivating episode of Artionorbit as she delves into a thought-provoking discussion with renowned artist and art therapist Christine Rechnitzer — www.christinerechnitzer.com. Discover the transformative power of nature, artistic expression, and reconnecting with oneself. Learn how art therapy combines psychology and art to unlock creative potential, providing a safe space for self-expression and personal growth. Explore the joy of embracing your unique artistic journey, breaking free from societal expectations, and finding fulfillment in the process. Tune in to ga ..read more

Allan Gorman, a 21st century realist painter, in open conversation with our host Sofi Ortegano (a young artist and musical theater student).  Allan Gorman on Instagram @allangormanart Allan's website allangorman.com Allan Gorman's artwork takes the viewer on a journey into the unusual shapes and tensions created by light and shadow on urban structures, machines, and objects. With a meticulous attention to detail and a fine-tuned design sense, his intriguing compositions blur the lines between hyperrealism and abstraction. Sofi Ortegano on Instagram ⁠@SofiOrtegano⁠  Th ..read more

This episode of Artinorbit features photographer Matthew Conway in open conversation with our host Sofi Ortegano (a young artist and musical theater student). Matthew Conway is an emerging portrait photographer based in the DMV—D.C. metropolitan area—in the US. With a journey that commenced during the peak of the pandemic in March of 2020, his foray into photography unfolded as a long-standing hobby that he had contemplated for years but had postponed due to prior financial commitments. Taking the leap, he undertook numerous projects encompassing landscape photography, event coverage, and capt ..read more

This episode of Artinorbit features the artist Praveen Nadaraju interviewed by our host Sofi Ortegano (a young artist and musical theater student). Praveen took his own unique artistic route, training for over 20 years in Life drawing, Industrial Design, Classical, and Computer Animation. Praveen Moodley Nadaraju in his own words: I would describe my style as heuristic (unknown), part of this art process uses a Cezanne like approach to layering multi angle images, ranging from, dolls to nature, nothing is out of bounds, I feel and let things flow, constantly challenging myself to go further an ..read more

This first episode of the Artinorbit podcast features Vered Brett, a self-taught abstract artist, in a conversation with our host, Sofi Ortegano, a young artist and musical theater student. Vered is a self-taught abstract artist born and raised in Israel, currently living in Portugal with her husband and 5-year-old boy. Her journey to abstract art was driven by her new role as a mother and a great sense of loss of identity. Always searching and curious, Vered recalled her old passion for painting and rediscovered it after moving to Portugal in 2021. She was selected to an art mentorship progra ..read more