Latchkey Urchins & Friends S1.E10. Empty Toolbox—with guest Alicia Armstrong, artist
We interview Asheville-based painter and artist Alicia Armstrong about her experience growing up Gen X with feelings of alienation. She describes the empty toolbox with which she found herself as she emerged into adulthood. She shares what she has learned along the way about tools for life, self-care, and sanity. Alicia paints primarily on wood panels using graphite, oil, and charcoal; her process produces highly textural works, whose layers convey the beauty and struggle of movement and transition, capturing moments.
00:00 Anne and Alison catch up
We talk about homelessness, childhood emotional neglect, feeling defective, and mental illness.
25:43 Interview with Alicia Armstrong
Self-care and life toolkit which includes regular strength training, meditation, and being sure to fight for others to have the same privileges we have.
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Audio mastering by Josh Collins.
Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.
Cover art by Claire Dierksen.