Up next, we have the absolute treat of getting to chat with Bertie!<3 Bertie is a white settler Québécois.e non-binary emerging artist and photographer.

THIS EP'S CHEWY TOPICS:

life & death, queerness, transition, gender journey, intimacy and exploration of self through photography

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Bertie is a non-binary multimedia artist and photographer based on Vancouver Island. Their creative journey is fueled by introspection, emotional depth, and a dedication to vulnerability. Bertie believes in the power of art and photography to evoke deep emotions and profound thoughts in others.

In late 2022, Bertie took a leap of faith, leaving their management job in tech to pursue their dream of becoming a full-time artist and photographer. After years of keeping their creative aspirations hidden, Bertie finally embraced their true calling, finding fulfillment in their work every day.

WHERE TO FIND THEIR WORK:

website: hibertie.com

ig: https://www.instagram.com/hi.bertie/

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hibertie

tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hi.bertie

BONUS GOODIES!!

Since recording this episode, Bertie finished the piece they were talking about in this episode - check out their IG to see it!! It ended up being heavily influenced by 3 external things (in addition to their own life experiences):

• Parable of the Sower/Talents by Octavia Butler


• A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers


• The instagram account @christian__nightmares

References they made in the ep: https://www.instagram.com/print_hole/ and https://www.instagram.com/jamieoosterhuis/

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