AVAILABLE NOW 🚨 Rick Frausto on Art, Activism, and the Spirit of Resistance
This week Kat Lively is joined by visual artist and activist Rick Frausto for a raw, thoughtful, and passionate conversation that dives deep into the power of art as a tool for cultural resistance....
This week on Unf!ltered, host Kat Lively is joined by visual artist and activist Rick Frausto for a raw, thoughtful, and passionate conversation that dives deep into the power of art as a tool for cultural resistance and personal liberation. Known for his bold, black-and-white political drawings and fierce commitment to truth-telling through creative expression, Frausto shares insight into his artistic evolution, the role of the artist in times of crisis, and the intersection of identity, protest, and purpose.
In this episode, Frausto reflects on what it means to create in the face of injustice—and how art can be both a sanctuary and a weapon. He discusses the emotional and spiritual labor behind his work, the importance of intuition and purpose, and the responsibility he feels as an artist to amplify marginalized voices and confront systems of oppression. He also dives into what it was like for MLK and Malcom X’s family to see his work, and much more.
Rick Frausto Website :
https://www.rickfraustoillustration.com
The conversation explores themes of creative resistance, and the healing force of making visible what others try to erase. Frausto opens up about navigating the art life, spirituality, connection, political injustice, and the toll of speaking truth in a world that often rewards silence. It’s an honest look at the cost of creative integrity and the quiet, daily acts of courage that fuel a life committed to social change.
This episode is not just about art—it’s about using your voice, owning your truth, and never backing down from what matters.
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