Ear Expansion with Sholeh Asgary

In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton is in conversation with multi-hyphen artist Sholeh Asgary. In this expansive and engaging conversation, Asgary delves into her artistic transition from visual mediums to sound, exploring the profound influence of her cultural background, personal experiences, and philosophical musings on her work. Asgary articulates her journey through the realms of photography, installation and sound, as she reflects on her early works, and discusses the thematic and conceptual connections between various pieces and installations. This discussion brings to light Asgary's contemplative engagement with sound as a medium to navigate and express the complexities of identity, displacement, and creative exploration. Through her thoughtful responses, Asgary reveals the depth of her practice, blending the sonic with the visual and memory, uncovering the connectivity of sound, space, and self.