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Poetry, Politics, and Performance with Sexual Gumby (O.K. Fox)

Episode 199: Poetry, Politics, and Performance with Sexual Gumby (O.K. Fox)

Norm interviews artist O.K. Fox (Oskar) about transition, drag as Sexual Gumby, gentrification, community work, and poetry in Rhinebeck area

Show notes

Norm sits down with guest O.K. (Oskar) Fox, for an in-depth conversation. Oskar is a multifaceted artist who grew up near Rhinebeck and discusses the experience of returning to the area as an adult. The discussion covers Oskar's transition journey, his artistic influences, and the challenges of being an artist in a neighborhood undergoing gentrification. Oskar, who identifies as he/him and also performs under the drag name Sexual Gumby, shares perspectives on his creative process, community organizing work, and his commitment to collaborative artistic practice. He explores themes around gender expression and the intersection of art and activism. The episode concludes with Oskar reading from his recent poetry and reflecting on how his family background has shaped his approach to social change.

Oskar's website

Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org

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