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Depicting The Invisible Podcast

Depicting the Invisible, a portrait series of veterans suffering from PTSD by artist Susan J. Barron, is the basis for this podcast. Her work is in direct response to the 22 veterans who commit suicide every day. This portrait series is currently on exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus.

Through interviews by the artist, this podcast hopes to continue the dialogue that her work has begun, and shine a light on the power of art, the epidemic of PTSD and suicide, Military sexual assault, and the power of music to heal.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Ken Weinert with guest motivational speaker Josh Mantz

FEB 11, 2022

Artist Susan J Barron discusses her portrait of Ken Weinert with Josh Mantz, a motivational speaker and process philosopher focused on trauma, consciousness, and near-death experiences. They discuss both Josh and Ken's near death experiences, what it is like to die, Josh's military service, PTSD, the concept of moral injury, and the power of ancient philosophy to heal trauma.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Sgt. Damon Zeigler with Dr. Craig Bryan

FEB 3, 2022

Dr. Craig Bryan is an Iraqi war veteran, who witnessed the tragedy of suicide by firearm face to face in the theater or war. As a clinical psychologist he has devoted his career to suicide prevention and the treatment of PTSD. Artist Susan J. Barron and Dr. Bryan have a wide ranging dialogue around subjects such as Depicting the Invisible, veteran suicide prevention, hopeful new approaches to PTSD treatments, and Dr. Bryan's life-changing experiences in Iraq that cemented his commitment to saving lives. Barron's portrait of Sgt. Damon Zeigler, who sadly took his own life, is the catalyst for the conversation. This work is currently on exhibition at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus.

To contact Dr. Bryan at Strive, call 1(614) 366-5537 or email [email protected]. Visit the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) for more information.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Rena Trotter with political artist Sue Coe

DEC 10, 2021

Sue Coe is one of the foremost political artists working today. She has been called the greatest living practitioner of confrontational revolutionary art. In this episode of the Depicting the Invisible podcast, Susan and Sue discuss Rena Trotter’s portrait and military sexual assault. They talk about their individual art practices, and the power of art to inspire and collectively heal.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Danielle Diamantara with Lt. General Michael Ferriter

DEC 3, 2021

Artist Susan J. Barron discusses her portrait of Danielle Diamantara with Three Star General Michael Ferriter, CEO of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus. General Ferriter discusses issues of military sexual assault and a path to eradication, as well as his role as the CEO of a national museum representing the veterans experience.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Sgt. Akeem Brewster with guest Samir Bitar

NOV 19, 2021

Artist Susan J. Barron discusses her portrait of Sgt. Akeem Brewster with Samir Bitar, a leader in the museum field. Samir expresses his own personal experiences with PTSD, suicide, and Veterans homelessness. He discusses his role at the Smithsonian and the role of museums in our national dialogue.

Depicting the Invisible: Portrait of Sgt. Brian Torres with guest Stephen Bradford

NOV 12, 2021

Artist Susan J. Barron discusses her portrait of Sgt. Brian Torres with guest Stephen Bradford, also a veteran suffering from PTSD. Stephen shares his story of PTSD and multiple acts of suicide. He discusses how music saved him, and how he works to share the healing power of music with others. Then listen to the Stephen Bradford Band Live from Scottsdale, Az.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
VA Homeless Programs
The Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE)

Depicting The Invisible: A Portrait of Veterans Suffering from PTSD by artist Susan J. Barron is currently on exhibition at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus and at The Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga.

The Smithsonian Institution

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