PROCESS/POLITICS

When we were first sitting around discussing the idea of what covering the arts’ scene in Corpus Christi would look like, the conversation kept coming back to the role that art plays in revolution. We knew we wanted to take a critical look at the art being made locally and the artists behind that art- their morals, ethics, beliefs and politics. The roles they play in their communities and building a better world. The worker must have bread, yes, but she must also have roses. Put another way- what is the point of fighting for a better, more equitable world if there isn’t anything cool to look at when we get there. Welcome to Process/Politics.

What if I told you there was more to art in Corpus Christi than pelicans and palm trees? Art that goes beyond portraits of Farrah Fawcett and Selena. Sure, it’s important to pay homage to the environment and Texas legends that hail from a city likes ours but there’s plenty of beautiful art locally that isn’t funded by fossil fuel industries.

There’s art in this city made by artists who have something critical to say. 

Artists who might have a few choice words for local leaders, tastemakers or captains of industry. Artists who don’t shy away from shaking things up to affect change. 

Chisme Collective has been a platform to report on stories not being told and to tell those stories as honestly and accurately as possible. 

Now, we’re launching a series of longer format interviews with local artists who share similar values and philosophies of life. We hope to offer these artists a platform to express their ideas, share their visions or air their grievances and ultimately to find each other. 

If you’re interested in being featured, apply here.

Check out the transcript and video of our first interview with Joey Gonzales IV.