Leaving your Mark on a City with Alexander Tamahn Part 2
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06/09/22 • 40 min
Sometimes it’s easier to show up to all facets of our lives in compartments. But when the right people challenge and inspire you to show up as your whole self, your impact can grow.
In this part 2 conversation with mural artist and educator Alex Tamahn, we discuss how showing up fully as yourself is not just good for you but can change your community.
Learn more about Alexander at www.alexandertamahndesign.com and www.blackmoontulsa.com
Connect with Alexander on Social Media
@alexandertamahn
Let me know on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
Alexander Tamahn has been honing his wide range of skills and leveraging his invaluable partnerships to elevate his community and art simultaneously. His multifaceted artwork covers building facades, galleries, and private collections throughout the US. His engaging and spirited work is highly sought after and flows from the intersections of his passions for creative expression and positive social impact.
Representation is an essential factor in the projected outcomes of BIPOC youth and young adults. Much of Alexander’s practice enhances those outcomes by sharing his work and experiences and providing art-making opportunities and professional development.
Tamahn’s art has become more prominent in public spaces. He believes public art is essential because no one needs permission to access and engage with it. His work is featured on HGTV and DIY networks and in several significant publications. He’s worked with Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, The State of Oklahoma, Wilsons Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, The National Historic Landmarks Program, and The Oklahoma City Thunder. He continues to make increasingly more prolific contributions to the creative canon as a Black queer artist.
Sometimes it’s easier to show up to all facets of our lives in compartments. But when the right people challenge and inspire you to show up as your whole self, your impact can grow.
In this part 2 conversation with mural artist and educator Alex Tamahn, we discuss how showing up fully as yourself is not just good for you but can change your community.
Learn more about Alexander at www.alexandertamahndesign.com and www.blackmoontulsa.com
Connect with Alexander on Social Media
@alexandertamahn
Let me know on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
Alexander Tamahn has been honing his wide range of skills and leveraging his invaluable partnerships to elevate his community and art simultaneously. His multifaceted artwork covers building facades, galleries, and private collections throughout the US. His engaging and spirited work is highly sought after and flows from the intersections of his passions for creative expression and positive social impact.
Representation is an essential factor in the projected outcomes of BIPOC youth and young adults. Much of Alexander’s practice enhances those outcomes by sharing his work and experiences and providing art-making opportunities and professional development.
Tamahn’s art has become more prominent in public spaces. He believes public art is essential because no one needs permission to access and engage with it. His work is featured on HGTV and DIY networks and in several significant publications. He’s worked with Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, The State of Oklahoma, Wilsons Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, The National Historic Landmarks Program, and The Oklahoma City Thunder. He continues to make increasingly more prolific contributions to the creative canon as a Black queer artist.
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Leaving your Mark on a City with Alexander Tamahn Part 1
When you think about the cities you love, it’s the art that inspires you. When you step foot into Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, one artist has left his mark.
In this part 1 of 2 conversations with mural artist and educator Alex Tamahn, we discuss his artist’s journey and mission to inspire a city.
Learn more about Alexander at www.alexandertamahndesign.com and www.blackmoontulsa.com
Connect with Alexander on Social Media
@alexandertamahn
Let me know on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
Looking to cultivate soulful expressions in your life? Join Coach Chris Rodriguez for Soul-Life Balance Masterclass at https://coachchrisrodriguez.com/soul-life-balance/.
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Alexander Tamahn has been honing his wide range of skills and leveraging his invaluable partnerships to elevate his community and art simultaneously. His multifaceted artwork covers building facades, galleries, and private collections throughout the US. His engaging and spirited work is highly sought after and flows from the intersections of his passions for creative expression and positive social impact.
Representation is an essential factor in the projected outcomes of BIPOC youth and young adults. Much of Alexander’s practice is to enhance those outcomes by sharing his work and experiences and providing art-making opportunities and professional development.
Tamahn’s art has become more prominent in public spaces. He believes public art is essential because no one needs permission to access and engage with it. His work has been featured on HGTV and DIY networks and in several significant publications. He’s worked with Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, The State of Oklahoma, Wilsons Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, The National Historic Landmarks Program, and The Oklahoma City Thunder. He continues to make increasingly more prolific contributions to the creative canon as a Black queer artist.
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