Art in War - Alex Parfenov - Ep 24

<p><a href="https://art2life.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://Art2Life.com</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">- What do we need in our lives to persevere on our creative path? How do we keep going, and is it ever okay to stop? In the grand scheme of things, how crucial is our art anyway? We might not ask these questions under normal circumstances. But when big, unexpected changes occur in your life, these questions (as well as their answers) can surface.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alex Parfenov is a brilliant videographer. For several years he’s been working with me and my team creating videos that tell inspirational stories of artists from all over the world. He also happens to live in Ukraine. The recent and ongoing invasion of his country has completely changed his life. Like so many Ukrainians, Alex has recently relocated and was still somehow able to find an internet connection. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He shares with us the impact these recent events have had on him, his family, and his friends, as well as the clarity he’s gained about the purpose, need, and ongoing viability of creativity in one’s life. The calm vulnerability and steady resolve of Alex’s voice moved me greatly, and it’s a privilege to share this extraordinary conversation with you.</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">================================</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alex recounts his experience of the Russian invasion of Ukraine [2:30]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The courage and beauty of the Ukrainian people in the face of adversity  [7:50]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using creativity to navigate unimaginable tragedy [13:43]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ukrainian resilience and more stories from the war [23:05]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Alex is helping his children process the war [2