In the Making with Mander

In the Making with Mander
Podcast Description
Art isn’t just about the final piece—it’s about the process, the obsession, the messy middle. In the Making with Mander is a podcast about art in action. Join artist and arts leader Amanda Roy (aka Mander) as she dives into the rituals, struggles, and revelations of making art—and making ourselves as artists. Through intimate conversations with artists and creatives, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the creative world. 🎙️ New episodes twice a month—because creativity doesn’t run on a schedule, but podcasts kinda do. Be sure to subscribe and join us for the journey.
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The podcast explores the intricacies of artistic creation, focusing on themes such as ritualistic practices, personal struggles, and transformational revelations in art-making with episodes discussing topics like Mander's upcoming solo shows and her artistic journey, showcasing different body of work and experiences with various mediums.

Art isn’t just about the final piece—it’s about the process, the obsession, the messy middle. In the Making with Mander is a podcast about art in action. Join artist and arts leader Amanda Roy (aka Mander) as she dives into the rituals, struggles, and revelations of making art—and making ourselves as artists. Through intimate conversations with artists and creatives, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the creative world. 🎙️ New episodes twice a month—because creativity doesn’t run on a schedule, but podcasts kinda do. Be sure to subscribe and join us for the journey.
In this episode of In the Making with Mander, I sit down with musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Serafino to talk about the inspiration that can be found where you’re rooted.
Brandon shares how his artistic roots connect him to community and the evolution so many artists go through with time, practice and maturity. We talk about building a creative life here in Hartford, engaging in the art scene beyond Connecticut’s Capitol City, and why teaching the next generation of musicians is central to his practice.
This is a conversation about where art begins, how it grows, and the roots that keep us grounded.

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