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 #212: Dancing Between Worlds with Roy Rimli
Nat's Sidewalk Stories
37 minutes 58 seconds
2 months ago
Episode #212: Dancing Between Worlds with Roy Rimli
We kick off Season 2 with Rimli Roy, founder and artistic director of Surati Studio, whose journey from IT programmer to cultural institution builder embodies the best of Jersey City's immigrant experience. From her first Halloween in America to creating festivals that unite thousands, Rimli shares how cultural work happens organically—through one person's willingness to share what they love, combined with a community ready to support that sharing.
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.
