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In the first episode of Murmurstations' in-augur-al season, Cleopatria Peterson, author of Mango Maker, discusses their multidisciplinary art practice, community building, and dreams of worlds centered on joy and care.

They share about the pathways of family tradition that can root us in the sweetness of memories, even in the presence of pain, grief, or loss—as seen in Mango Maker.

Peterson also provides listeners with a toolbox for overcoming and dismantling colonialist and ableist barriers to making art. They demonstrate what goes into making accessible, transformative, and educational spaces as modes of practicing love and togetherness.

In framing art as nourishment, Peterson offers us a "mango" of creative insight, process, and delight—so we invite you to take a "bite" of this episode and press play. Read Mango Maker (Augur 5.1):

"Mango Maker" by Cleopatria Peterson

Follow Cleopatria Peterson:

https://www.cleopatria.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/cleopatriia Extra Notes:

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Host and Producer:

Sonia Urlando

Special Thanks To:

Kerry C. Byrne

Lorna Antoniazzi

Martine Nguyen

Lois L.K. Chan

Cindy Ly

Eugénie Szwalek

Madeleine Vigneron

Helena Ramsaroop

Lily H

Artwork by:

Moccha

https://www.instagram.com/mochii.mocha

https://twitter.com/Mocchadraws

Music: