Nov 10, 2019
Edgar Fabián Frías is one of my favorite people to follow on instagram. Their digital spells and interdimensional art is a constant source of joy and inspiration for me and many others. This was the first time we ever spoke and I was so thrilled to be introduced to this magical, kind and brilliant being of light. I'm convinced that we all need more Edgar in our lives. Please make sure you check out Edgar's work especially the video pieces which are heavily referred to in this episode. Go to edgarfabianfrias.org for everything you need!
We talk about Edgar's journey in art, psychology and magic. Their indigineous ancestry and awakening experiences. The intersection of political resistance and expression. Plant Medicine both macro and micro doses... And the human birthright that is play and community.
Edgar Fabián Frías, MA MFT is a nonbinary, queer, indigenous (Wixárika) and Latinx interdisciplinary artist, curator, educator, and psychotherapist. Their work traverses academic, social, historical, and relational planes, building bridges and weaving webs. Their practice is amorphous and expansive, rooted in multivalent forms of connection and in the magic that emerges from it. Born in East Los Angeles, Frías earned dual BA degrees in Psychology and Studio art from the University of California, Riverside and completed an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Consequently, Frías’ work is often collaborative and engages with the intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of consciousness and the continuing effects of colonial and patriarchal structures on the health and resiliency of marginalized communities. Their work has been shown at Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, Vincent Price Art Museum, Human Resources, Machine Project, SOMArts, ESMoA, Recess Gallery, Pieter Performance Space, and PAM Residencies. Frías is currently participating in the Tulsa Art Fellowship.