About this episode

Bart Everly discusses Jim Bidgood's impact on art and self-expression in the context of his film Velvet Vision.

Have you ever wondered how deeply art reflects our true selves? Or hides behind a mask? Jim Bidgood's story reminds us that behind every masterpiece is a complex mix of authenticity and performance. His work wasn’t just art, it was a lifeline, a way to process what he couldn't say out loud. Bart Everly's film Velvet Vision shows that art isn’t just what we create, it’s also what we hide and reveal about ourselves. Join the Defense of Democracy Film Festival June 12 -14. Support the Defense...

People in this episode

Host: Addison K. Witt

Guest: Bart Everly

Topics covered

• art
• authenticity
• performance
• film
• self-expression

Keywords

• art
• Jim Bidgood
• Bart Everly
• Velvet Vision
• self-expression
• performance
• Defense of Democracy Film Festival

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Velvet Vision

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