#23 – How Do Bold Colors Carry Heritage? | Alexi Abi

Visual artist Alexi Abi returns to talk new work, new influences, and what it takes to stay visible in Washington’s competitive arts scene.

• How her Lebanese heritage and years in the Caribbean shape today’s bold color fields
• Building momentum since her last visit—grants, gallery shows, and a pivot toward larger canvases
• Balancing three lanes: studio practice, teaching, and arts advocacy
• Tips for navigating D.C. galleries and finding the right creative community

Missed Alexi’s first appearance? Start here →

Recorded on‑site at Eaton DC, part hotel, part cultural hub—worth a look if you’re in town.

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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