The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter The Sporting Life with Arvay Adams: Celebrating Sports History through Art and Apparel in Baltimore
Step into the gallery of imagination as we appreciate the artistry and innovation on 'The Truth in This Art' with Rob Lee. On today’s episode, we have Arvay Adams, a Baltimore native and the owner of This Sporting Life, a creative force that blends sports history with sewing, embroidering, and screen printing since 2007. After studying painting at MICA and living in New York and Los Angeles, Arvay's work evolved into history-inspired sporting goods. Now based in Baltimore, Arvay continues to create unique and nostalgic designs that capture the essence of sports logos and memorabilia, showcasing his passion for all things sports and history.
Within this edition:
- Explore the transformation of Baltimore and its appeal to creative individuals embracing progress.
- Delve into the challenges and rewards of creativity, emphasizing the importance of starting and not waiting for perfection.
- Uncover the artistry of chain stitching, a distinctive and nostalgic addition to apparel and artwork.
- Discover how cell phones have become indispensable for creatives, enabling research, design, and on-the-go creation.
- Get insights into Arvay's sports logo preferences, including the Baltimore Blast, Baltimore Claws, and Skipjacks.
Don't miss this exclusive interview with Arvay as he discusses his background in fashion and his journey from New York to LA and back to Baltimore. He shares his love for sports and history, which inspired him to create a brand that celebrates sports through art and apparel. Arvay talks about the importance of not being stagnant and always striving to do something, even if it's not perfect. He also discusses the impact of technology, particularly the use of cell phones, on his creative process. Arvay shares his favorite sports logos and memorabilia and highlights the rarest piece he owns – a ticket from the first Ravens game.
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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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