By Bahi’chi Castañeda A majority of the students and professional staff members that I spoke with, even those that no longer work for RAD, requested to remain anonymous for fear of further retaliation, so I’ve made the decision to keep everyone anonymous. With the exception of the Assistant Director, I’ll […]
Artist Feature: htet htet soe
by Bahi’chi Castañeda Htet Htet Soe (they/them/theirs) is a multimedia artist and student at Evergreen. They use art as a way to explore self and experiences of identity, decolonization, and healing. Tell me a little bit about yourself. What does it mean to be Htet Htet Soe? Names are complicated! […]
Artist Feature: Travis Johnson
by Bahi’chi Castañeda Travis Johnson is a Black, 41-year-old creative, storyteller, and artist currently based in Olympia, WA. Over the last three decades, he has honed his skill as a painter, sculptor, singer, poet, and textile artist, channeling the past and exploring themes of transgenerational trauma, memory, and reality. Tell […]