Deem Audio | Future Feelings with Radha Mistry 03_Future Feelings with Radha Mistry + Asia Clarke
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Nov 19, 2024 Explore the power of envisioning future possibilities in design and art. Hear about a unique artistic journey that blends personal experiences with cultural influences. Delve into a project focused on a youth-led community, challenging stereotypes. Discover how technology, safety, and motherhood intersect in shaping identities. Learn how anyone can engage in future studies, emphasizing accessible actions like climate advocacy. This thought-provoking dialogue blends creativity and foresight, encouraging a hopeful vision for our futures.
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Early Creative Journey
- Asia Clarke's creative journey began with braiding hair in high school, translating ideas through her hands.
- She pursued environmental studies, influenced by family artists and immigrant parents, while also running a jewelry line.
International Development Work
- Clarke's environmental studies background shaped her political ideology and values.
- Her international development work exposed her to diverse lived experiences and the uneven distribution of futures.
Uneven Distribution of Futures
- The future is unevenly distributed, evident in places with both ancient traditions and modern technology like smartphones.
- The future trajectory of a place, like Accra, Ghana, is influenced by tradition and what communities choose to retain.