About this episode

The episode features an interview with artist and architect Drue McPherson discussing his thesis work and projects related to identity and design.

This week on Creative Café, we sit down with Kalamazoo-based artist, architect, and salon owner Drue McPherson. We explore his thesis work, House, Human, Home, and the powerful ideas behind his Pinkwashing project, examining how identity, storytelling, and design shape the spaces we live in. Originally aired on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8 am on WKZO 590 AM and 106.9 FM. Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org

People in this episode

Host: Creative Café

Guest: Drue McPherson

Topics covered

• identity
• storytelling
• design
• architecture
• art
• Kalamazoo

Keywords

• Drue McPherson
• Kalamazoo
• House Human Home
• Pinkwashing
• identity
• storytelling
• design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

Books & works: House, Human, Home, Pinkwashing project

Places: Kalamazoo

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