Reconnecting with Roots: A Conversation with Savannah Wood of Afro Charities

Prepare for a captivating interview as host Rob Lee sits down with Savannah Wood, the executive director of Afro Charities and a gifted artist with strong connections to Baltimore and Los Angeles. Savannah's artistic endeavors primarily delve into photography, text, and installation, exploring spirituality, domesticity, and our relationship with the land that shapes our identities.

In this engaging conversation, we explore:

• Savannah Wood's background and her early fascination with ancestral research, which laid the foundation for her creative journey.
• The mission of Afro Charities and how Savannah's role as the executive director has guided the organization through a period of historic growth.
• The profound influence of spirituality and culture on Savannah's creative process, infusing her art with depth and meaning.
• Major themes recurring in Savannah's art, including ancestral research, reframing land as an archive, and portraying humans as interconnected with the natural world.
• Understanding and appreciating Savannah's work by delving into her thought process and creative motivations.
• Savannah's experiences in working with archives and ancestral research, discovering surprising aspects that alter perceptions of historical figures and places.

Don't miss this insightful conversation with Savannah Wood, where we explore the power of art, ancestry, and hidden histories that enrich our understanding of the world.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
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