In this episode, I speak with Tajh Rust. His art deeply interrogates society’s obsessions with tradition and over-consumption and offers a fresh perspective on representation. Tajh shares his background, influences, and artistic process. He talks about the importance of art residencies and his dream collaboration projects. Tajh also shares his experiences growing up in a Caribbean household and how it has influenced his art. He discusses the themes and subjects in his paintings, including the use of water as a symbol. He shares the challenges of painting and the importance of creating an engaging art-viewing experience.  You can connect with Tajh at https://www.instagram.com/tajhrust/