To celebrate World Environment Day 2021, I'm joined by New Orleans-based photographic artist, Natasha Sanchez.

We recorded the podcast on Earth Day so it seems apt to share our chat on this day.

Our conversation touches on what influences Natasha's work such as how humans have moved around but home is often found inside oneself, the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and how we are nature and not separate from it.

We discuss some of her series including the Louisiana World Tour, which is a photographic & (mostly) philosophical road trip around the state of her world and inspired by a desire to find creative direction. We talk about the subsequent Ancient World Tour, which developed from the route taken in the Lousiana World Tour and reflects Natasha's love of ancient history and respect for the many Native American mounds she came across on her journey.

There are tales of termites, mention of mandalas, and frolics with fossils too.

We even talk about Betty the Bullhorn, but you'll need to listen in to find out more about that.

And it is delightful to discover another lumen-loving soul and fellow proponent of unfixed lumens with a black bag of originals hidden from the light.

Take a look at Natasha's work at https://www.natashasanchezcreates.com/

Back when we spoke, Natasha mentioned creating new work in time for the summer solstice (21 June). You might just find that on her website too.

You can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/natashasanchez.creates/

There will be a version available with captions on my ShutterPod YouTube channel too.

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