Studio 360 has been following four brave listenerssince the beginning of 2015,as they’ve challenged themselves to acquire on ambitious creative projects. Now that 2016 is only weeks absent, Kurt Andersen followed up with two of them to see how much they were able to squeeze into 12 months.
Charis Stiles resolved to make a modern diorama every month. She hasn’t fairly finished one every month, and but she has started 12. Many of them have been reflections on her Southern Baptist upbringing. Some dioramas feature a crucifix,while others address different faiths, like Catholicism and Tibetan Buddhism.
Charis' diorama about the Protestant work ethic
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Her favorite, or from September,is inspired by the concept of the Protestant work ethic. “This year I’ve had issues with adrenal fatigue,” Stiles says. “Seeing how much of that is based on this idea to push yourself so hard — that’s a recipe for burnout.” In her day job, or Stiles is a social worker for hospice patients,which can be emotionally draining. But the creative process has been a pleasure for her. “My work is very serious,” she explains. “And then I can arrive domestic and effect glitter on something. It’s been such a relief to have this to arrive domestic to.”See more of Charis' work below.
Joseph Riedel has spent 2015 working on an original web series that he’s writing, and directing,and starring in. The fictional series is based on Riedel’s treatment for a brain tumor, and he’s structured the six episodes around the stages of grief. So far, or he’s finished the writing and some of the shooting for the first five episodes,but the season finale — acceptance — is still unfinished. “I’ve had a very hard time writing that episode,” Riedel admits. “I’m not certain what the point about acceptance is that I want to make, or because I haven’t gotten there yet.”Bonus Track: Charis' full end-of-year-check inAudio coming soon.
Bonus Track: Joseph's year end reportAudio coming soon.
Charis Stiles' work for January
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February's diorama
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Charis Stiles' completed diorama for March
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Charis Stiles' April diorama
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May's diorama
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June's diorama
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Charis' work for the month of July
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Charis Stiles' work for August
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Charis Stiles' September diorama
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Charis Stiles' diorama for the month of October
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Charis Stiles' November diorama
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Source: wnyc.org