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Visual Arts · Marlena Compton

Make it a Pear!

by Marlena Compton

The Appear Works Podcast covers the cross section of art, technology and community.

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The end of their lies

The drama is drama-ing. Find out how I got kicked off my family tree for insisting on reparations and how Alison Bechdel's novel, "Fun Home." is inspiring me. The end

Oct 11
17 min

That one word

What's the one word that defines your life? In today's episode, we'll talk about how I arrived at mine. Buckle up and get ready for a trip. Links Project 1619 on Hulu

Jun 5
16 min

Strength & Anti-racism in 2026

What's in and what's out this year? In this episode, I talk about themes for 2026 of physical health and strength, activism, creativity, and mental well-being. We'll ta

Jan 26
25 min

Done is better than perfect.

Why do I love this phrase so much, I would put it on my tombstone? How did my art wind up in the Burlington, Vermont Art Hop? Listen to Find out. Thank you to everyone

Sep 15 2024
15 min

I found my he(art) in San Francisco

The tale of an artist finding her he(art) in San Francisco. TH3RE'S A VIDEO... In case you start listening and want to see what I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/OrO8

Apr 12 2024
30 min

The Social Decade Project

In this episode, I begin sharing a project I've been working on for the past few months. Hear my thoughts about the social decade and how my inner visual artist has been

Jan 16 2024
15 min

Peak SF: Fat in San Francisco

Today I'll be talking about my journey with my body, how that was impacted by living in San Francisco and where I am today. Big trigger warning: I'll talking about weigh

Apr 5 2023
19 min

No Tears for the Tech Bro Bank

Let's rant about the VC finance machine in general and the Silicon Valley Bank in particular. 

Mar 13 2023
12 min

Don't Be That Guy

Twitter is back in the headlines as the shiny object of Elon Musk must have in his possession. It is also one of anchors if not “the” anchor of the San Francisco tech sc

May 31 2022
18 min

You have arrived.

Have you ever struggled to feel like you belong? Most everyone does, but it's worth examining the moments we get, and most of us do have these moments when you feel like

May 2 2022
10 min

Escaping the Overwork Trap

Tech is known to have  many different types of overwork traps. This week I talk about some of them, and how I avoid them.

Mar 22 2022
16 min

The Interview

Hear what it’s like to fly to San Francisco for an interview at a cool tech company. Want to hear what I was listening to at the time? Here's a Spotify playlist: https:/

Nov 11 2021
15 min

#PeakSF

Join me for Season 3 of "Make it a Pear!" Hear about what's in store for this upcoming season and a little life update about where I am today. If you want pics, follow m

Nov 4 2021
5 min

The Why of Wavelength Part 3 -- The hardest thing to share

Click here to buy your Wavelength Ticket or Donate a Ticket today! https://wavelengthconf.com/shop/

Aug 25 2021
13 min

The Why of Wavelength Part 2 -- Can you have an online conference without a screen?

Click here to find out more about the Wavelength Zine Exchange & Tech Conference. Zines that are not just for kids: Your Black Friend by Ben Passmore I couldn't afford

Aug 3 2021
14 min

The Why of Wavelength: Part 1

This is the first of a three part series that goes behind the scenes of the Wavelength Zine Exchange & Conference.  What happens when you realize the the roadmap you hav

Jul 29 2021
10 min

How to start making your zine

This week, it's all about how to get started making a zine.  If you'd like to join a free, online workshop to get started, I'm running 3 of them in the month of July. 

Jul 1 2021
7 min

It's not you, it's them!!!!

You really *are* enough, you know. Click here to sign up for Wavelength conference announcements. Interested in what else is happening and where you can follow me? Clic

Jun 15 2021
8 min

Eclipse in the desert

For patrons, Click here to link to the post I mention in the podcast.  Art by Wilson Ye. Thanks for capturing Furnace Creek better than I ever could.

Jun 9 2021
8 min

What is Wavelength?

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Jun 1 2021
12 min

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