Es Devlin

Es Devlin, a celebrated stage designer, shares her creative journey in theater and live performances. She discusses the emotional depth in storytelling, exploring the connection between stage design and audience engagement. Devlin highlights her collaborations with iconic artists and the significance of immersive experiences. She also reflects on intuition's role in creativity, the impact of language on art, and her love for reading. Through personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the transformative power of shared artistic connections and the balance between scale and intimacy in performances.

Michael Murphy, founding principal of Mass Design Group, delves into how architecture can heal. Music legend David Byrne discusses how performance spaces shape musical creativity, citing historic venues like CBGB's. Artist Es Devlin shares insights on designing sets that make spaces feel alive, while architect Siamak Hariri reflects on the emotional impact of creating sacred spaces, including the Bahá'í Temple in South America. Together, they explore the powerful influence of our environments on identity and well-being.

Es Devlin, an acclaimed artist and stage designer, dives into her two-decade journey transforming performance art across theatres and stadiums. She reflects on childhood memories that shaped her creative philosophy and discusses the balance between technology’s grip on us and the authenticity of live experiences. Devlin highlights modern performance with immersive designs, sharing insights into her artistic evolution and the necessity of trusting instincts in creativity. With a blend of ambition and innovation, her narrative is both personal and inspiring.

Award-winning artist and set designer Es Devlin builds a world where humans share a language with endangered butterflies and birds. The podcast explores immersive sculptural experiences, the power of senses, and the fusion of intelligence between humans, other species, and algorithms. It also delves into aesthetics, perception, different forms of seeing, the redefinition of wealth in a world of abundance, and the potential shift in consciousness through quantum computing and AI.

Fashion designer Priya Ahluwalia, stage designer Es Devlin, and experimental musician Gaika discuss creativity in times of crisis. Topics include integrity in fashion, creative responses to the climate crisis, and navigating moral dilemmas in the industry.