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Wrecked by Art with Cindy IngramWrecked by Art is a podcast and Substack exploring the moments when art cracks us openthose holy gasps of awe, ache, and recognition that remind us what it means to be alive. Author: Cindy Ingram
Wrecked by Art is a personal archive of awean exploration of the moments when art breaks us open, rearranges us, and puts us back together differently. Hosted by artist and writer Cindy Ingram, each episode dives into the works that have left her breathless: paintings, songs, films, poems, performances, and those unnameable flashes of beauty and truth that make your chest ache in the best way. Come for the stories, stay for the holy gasp. cindyingram.substack.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Philosophy, Society & Culture, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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7: Go to the Grocery Store: On Creativity, Trust, and Authenticity
Episode 3
Friday, 12 September, 2025
In this episode of Wrecked by Art, I share how chef Tristen Epps’ win on Top Chef Canada became a powerful metaphor for the creative process. We talk about what it means to create from authenticity, how to keep going when you don’t know what you’re making yet, and why knowing yourself is the foundation of creative expression. Whether you’re blocked, burnt out, or just craving more depth in your art, this episode is for you.What I Talk About in This Episode:Why I love competition shows where people create with passion (Top Chef, Bake Off, Pottery Throw Down, etc.)* A Top Chef moment that cracked me open* What Tristan’s win taught me about trusting the creative process* Why the best work often starts without a clear idea* The myth of inspiration vs. the truth of presence* Art as lineage, memory, and cultural storytelling* How authenticity requires deep self-knowledge and healing* The difference between broad and deep impact in creative work* Why your truth—not your polish—is what makes your art matter* A gentle invitation to “go to the grocery store” and meet your art where it livesLinks & Resources:Join the Becoming Art waitlist: cindyingram.com/becomingBook a 1:1 curiosity call: cindyingram.com/coachingFollow me on TikTok and ThreadsMentioned in This Episode:Top Chef Canada Season 22 (featuring winner Tristen Epps)Great Pottery Throw Down, Bake Off, Blown AwayMy book: Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir Get full access to Wrecked by Art with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribe
