Expression Meets Identity || Finding Creativity and Following Your Dreams with Multidisciplinary Artist, Gherdai Hassell

Are you living in your truth? 

In the first episode of 2024, Alexis is joined by Bermudian born, China trained,  multidisciplinary contemporary artist and researcher, Gherdai Hassell. She is a Graduate of the China Academy of Art and currently resides in Manchester, UK. 

Gherdai is a 3 time Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient, and has also been awarded with numerous other accolades, including: 

• Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient
• 2021 Women’s United Art Prize recipient. 
• 2023 Jerwood at HOME residency (she is one of the first artists selected to attend)
• 2022 Manchester Open Award winner
• 2021 Masterworks Museum Charman Prize winner for distinctive style

During their conversation, Gherdai opens up about:

• her journey to becoming the truest version of herself and fulfilling her dream of becoming a multidisciplinary contemporary artist
• the sacrifices and hardships she has faced as a full time artist living in China and other countries across the globe
• her creative and research process and what she discovers while preparing for new exhibitions 
• the meaning behind some of her greatest pieces
• how listeners can show up as their most authentic selves in 2024
• and more!

To connect with Gherdai, view or purchase original work, and support her journey, please visit: 

Instagram - @hassell_free

Website - gherdaihassell.com

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