In this episode, we speak with July 2025 Resident Artist XY Zhou. XY Zhou (they/them) is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in New York City whose work spans writing, painting, ceramics, textiles, and design. Their practice investigates the transmission of cultural traditions across generations, geographies, and mediums. They currently contribute to Phoenix House NY|LI's Art of Advocacy program, facilitating art workshops and exhibitions. XY's work has been exhibited at various NYC venues and has been supported by institutions such as NYU Gallatin and the Bobby Anspach Memorial Foundation. Their past honors include fellowships from Jiggle n' Juice, Newington-Cropsey Foundation, FabNYC, and a current grant from the Asian American Arts Alliance. They are also a member of the publishing collective Active Chapter, which supports local artists through printed media. XY is driven by boundless curiosity and a desire for lasting impact.

In this Ma's House podcast, we hear from Ma's House alumni artist Ella Mahoney. Ella is a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), an artist, illustrator, and teacher. She received her BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and an MA in Art Education from Pratt Institute.

Her work has been featured in galleries and performances across the United States, including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Southampton Arts Center, and Invisible Exports. She has also illustrated multiple children's books for the Wampanoag Language Reclamation Project.

Mahoney's painting techniques encompass the use of oil and acrylic mediums, as well as the art of silk painting. Her work is centered around storytelling and draws inspiration from creation stories, as well as from her personal experiences of indigeneity through the lens of love and nature.

In this podcast episode, Jeremy Dennis, lead artist of Ma's House and BIPOC Art Studio, converses with resident artist William PK Carter. William details their creative process, emphasizing themes of self-recognition, transformation, and various marginalized identities. They share insights on their debut puppet show, 'First Buds of the Garden', and its symbolic elements. William also discusses their inspirations, family support, and upcoming projects, including the 'Beautiful Without Consequence' puppet theater piece. The conversation underscores the importance of authenticity and community in artistic expression.