Jessica Gutiérrez, artist and mental health therapist, shares her journey of embracing creativity as a healing tool. Discover how chronic pain, trauma-informed therapy, and ancestry inspired her unique collage art, blending personal narrative with universal themes of strength and possibility.

From watching cooking shows with her dad to nurturing a vibrant garden, Dani Cordomi’s life is a testament to the power of food to comfort, connect, and nourish. Join her as she shares her evolving relationship with cooking, the joy of discovering exotic fruits, and her dream of creating inclusive food spaces.

Paul Baker Prindle, the Gabrielle Haberland Director of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, shares a unique path to art. Initially a gifted musician, a serious accident in college redirected Paul Baker Prindle’s focus to visual arts. The accident led to an exploration of memory and trauma, particularly through a series documenting hate crime sites. This work, while visually stark, delves into how the brain makes sense of difficult experiences. Paul Baker Prindle emphasizes that once art is created, its meaning is co-authored by the viewer, highlighting how diverse audiences connect with the work in personal ways. This understanding has shaped Paul Baker Prindle’s perspective on art’s role in making sense of the world.