5 Minutes with...SAMUEL GASKIN - 'RECKŌNING'

Published on 24 March 2022

1. What influences and inspires your creative practice?

   • My Ancestors and connection to self, Bloodlines & parts of ourselves we may have forgotten.

    

2. What does the term “arts and culture” mean to you?

   • Art is the product, culture is the driving force behind its creation.

    

3. Out of curiosity, what is your perception of Frankton? Be honest!

   • Be honest! Ghetto Fabulous in every sense of the words.

    

4. How do you view the relationship between the artistic creator and audience?
   • It’s the creators job to remind audiences to FEEL deeply.

    

5. What song would be your theme song in the movie adaptation of your life?

   • “Love” by Samuel Gaskin. 

    

6. Describe yourself or artistic practice in five words (Note: you are infinitely awesome beyond these 5 words).

   • Strong

   • Connected

   • Fabulous

   • Unapologetic

   • BLAK

Don't miss Samuel Gaskin's powerfully moving, award winning stage show, RECKŌNING, at the Frankston Arts Centre during the South Side Festival on Sunday 8 May at 7.30pm. Click the link for more details.

Image Credit: Majella Productions