24. When Art Stops Asking Questions with Sarah Choo Jing

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman sits down with multidisciplinary artist Sarah Choo Jing. Sarah delves into her creative process, focusing on her project 'Accelerated Intimacy' and her experiences connecting with strangers in hotel rooms. The conversation spans her philosophical approach to art, the impact of technology and AI on creativity, and the challenges of pursuing an art career in Singapore. They also discuss the critical role of art education and the importance of representing diverse, local voices in the artistic community. Tune in for an insightful discussion about finding authenticity and connection through art. Sarah's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahchoojing/?hl=en  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/sarahchoojing  More links: https://lnk.bio/sarahchoojing  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/  00:00 Introduction and Meet Sarah Choo Jing 04:14 Artistic Process and Inspirations 11:34 Balancing Art and Career 17:11 Impact of Social Media and Technology 19:30 Generative AI and Art 24:17 Themes of Isolation in Art 30:50 Capturing Inspiration and Process 37:32 The Importance of Art Education 41:42 Future Aspirations and Conclusion