Today I'm really thrilled to share a conversation with Jerome China, a metal sculptor who transforms his McGinley Square backyard into a sanctuary—both a creative space and what he calls "the only place on earth where I don't have to compromise." Jerome's journey from needing a fence to becoming an artist, his Buddhist practice, and his connection to Jersey City make this a conversation about freedom, persistence, and the power of sacred spaces. This is a perfect episode to close out the year, a meditation on place, purpose, and artistic practice.
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Today I'm really thrilled to share a conversation with Jerome China, a metal sculptor who transforms his McGinley Square backyard into a sanctuary—both a creative space and what he calls "the only place on earth where I don't have to compromise." Jerome's journey from needing a fence to becoming an artist, his Buddhist practice, and his connection to Jersey City make this a conversation about freedom, persistence, and the power of sacred spaces. This is a perfect episode to close out the year, a meditation on place, purpose, and artistic practice.
Episode #104: Building Artistic Shelter with Jin Jung
Nat's Sidewalk Stories
42 minutes 32 seconds
8 months ago
Episode #104: Building Artistic Shelter with Jin Jung
Visual artist Jin Jung's blue ceramic markers throughout Jersey City honor overlooked histories as part of her WERE HERE project. From the African Burial Ground to Betty Shabazz at NJCU, these handmade plaques create what Jin calls "shelters for stories that might otherwise fade away." As an immigrant from Korea, Jin uses art to build her own relationship with Jersey City - a journey that resonates with host Nat Kalbach's experience. Join us for a conversation about art, belonging, and how understanding our shared past helps us find home in the present.
Nat's Sidewalk Stories
Today I'm really thrilled to share a conversation with Jerome China, a metal sculptor who transforms his McGinley Square backyard into a sanctuary—both a creative space and what he calls "the only place on earth where I don't have to compromise." Jerome's journey from needing a fence to becoming an artist, his Buddhist practice, and his connection to Jersey City make this a conversation about freedom, persistence, and the power of sacred spaces. This is a perfect episode to close out the year, a meditation on place, purpose, and artistic practice.
