Welcome to Nisreen's Art World!
Our Podcast
Welcome to Nisreen’s Art World podcast! I’m a dancer and visual artist with a background in graphic art and psychology. I'm currently based in the US. In this podcast, I’ll be exploring a variety of topics from book reviews to dance analysis through an artistic lens. I hope you enjoy the journey!
Featured Podcast Episodes
Podcast Ep.3 Artists' Mental Health and Social Media
The definition of ‘artist’ here is anyone who expresses themselves through any art forms, no matter whether financial profit is involved. I’m not a believer that you’re only an artist only if you make money of your art. I analysed the reasons why social media could be toxic for artists' mental health and suggested three tips for softening the emotional toll.
Podcast Ep.6 Shogun (2024) Drama Review from a Japanese Female's Perspective
I’d like to do something new for this podcast: talking about a TV show that’s just finished a few weeks ago. That show is ‘Shogun’, an American series set in the 1600s in Japan, broadcast on FX. I’ll talk about this beautifully crafted historical drama, focusing on two points: the depiction of Japanese culture, and the show’s female characters. There won’t be any spoilers till the very end, and I will warn you when they’re coming, so you can skip that part if you like.
Ep.9 My Thoughts about the Process of Entering Art Universities in Japan
Today, I' d love to share my thoughts about the process of entering art universities in Japan. A little bit about my background- in 2011, I finished a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. I graduated from an art university called Tokyo Zokei University, one of the five best-known art universities in Tokyo. I know it’s a long time ago, but I think currently living in the US is giving me more opportunity to reflect on my educational background, because a) people ask me about it more, and b) there is a different culture around art here in the US.
S2: Episode 3 Three Paintings that Have Empowered Me
Today, I’d like to talk about three paintings that have empowered me.
Art was a psychological bridge between me and the outside world, pulling me out of a dark place. So, today I want to express my appreciation for the art that helped me get through those times.
S2: Episode 4 What I Love About American Culture: A Visual Artist's Perspective
Welcome to the fourth episode of Season Two of my podcast! This time, I talked about what I genuinely appreciate about the US., especially my suburban space, from the viewpoint of a visual artist.
S2: Episode 5 Why Romcoms Still Rock
Today, I’d like to talk about a film genre that seems to be quietly fading away: the romcom, or romantic comedy!
Podcast S2: Episode 6 Book review- Drawing: Structure and Vision
Today, I’d like to talk about a fantastic book on drawing titled Drawing: Structure and Vision, authored by Fritz Drury and Joan Striker. A dear friend and talented artist I met through an art group kindly lent me this incredible source of inspiration.