Soul-Making

Soul-Making

Drawing on insights from art, literature, and culture to unlock the wisdom and whimsy of everyday life.

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May 30, 2025 14 mins

This podcast reflects on the significance of furniture in shaping a home and creating a backdrop for life's moments, drawing inspiration from personal experiences like setting up house and visiting antique markets and museums. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 35: Some Reflections on Furniture" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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This podcast explores the cultural and historical significance of the lilac flower, tracing its journey from Ottoman gardens to European and North American landscapes. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 34: I Love Lilac" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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This podcast explores the concept of formlessness through the metaphor of jellyfish, considering its connection to serenity, the soul, and artistic inspiration. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 33: Jellyfish Dreams" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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This podcast explores the enduring tragedy and mythology of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and contends that the dream, though often a delusion, outlives the dreamer, keeping Gatsby's song alive. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 32: The Deathless Song of Gatsby" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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This podcast explores the enduring myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through various artistic and literary interpretations across time, including paintings, films, operas, and literary works that have reimagined the tragic love story. Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Friday Frivolity no. 31: And damned if I look back" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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April 1, 2025 14 mins

This podcast explores the artistic technique of the Rückenfigur, where a figure is depicted from behind, as seen in the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich and Matthew Wong. 

Commentary is based on the full article entitled "Don't Turn Your Back on Me, Baby" in Soul-Making on Substack (soulmaking.xyz).

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