Ep. #56: Art, Intuition, and Imagination - Inside Lisa De Boeck’s World with memymom

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #56 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. This episode features the extraordinary mother-daughter artist duo, memymom—Lisa De Boeck and Marilène Coolens. Together, they’ve spent decades creating an evocative, intergenerational body of photographic work exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation. About Our Guests: memymom Memymom is a unique collaborative project between self-taught artists Lisa De Boeck and her mother, Marilène Coolens, based in Brussels, Belgium. Their work began as a playful photographic archive called The Umbilical Vein (1990–2003), capturing staged, dreamlike moments that reflect their deep bond. Over the years, their practice evolved into highly conceptual and visually intricate projects like The Digital Decade (2010–2015), Somewhere Under the Rainbow (2016–2021), and the ongoing The Fourth Hatch (2022–2032). Highlight: The Fourth Hatch Their latest chapter, The Fourth Hatch, expands the memymom universe into new temporal and thematic territory. Exploring themes of evolution, legacy, and reinvention, this project continues their tradition of layered narratives and emotional aesthetics, offering a glimpse into their collaborative vision for the future of their work. Tune in to this episode to: - Discover how Lisa and Marilène evolved from casual photography to professional artistry under the moniker memymom. - Explore their acclaimed series, including The Umbilical Vein, The Digital Decade, Somewhere Under the Rainbow, and The Fourth Hatch. - Delve into their creative processes, including how they balance individual voices within their collaboration. - Hear Lisa’s reflections on trusting gut intuition, adapting to changing times, and the emotional highs and lows of large-scale exhibitions. Don’t forget to: - Subscribe to our channel for more in-depth conversations with inspiring artists. - Like and share this episode to celebrate the power of collaborative art. - Follow us on social media for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and updates. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up... 2:04 - Lisa’s Introduction and Creative Partnership with Her Mom 3:01 - The Digital Decade 5:58 - Loss of Geert Stadius 10:26 - Family Creativity and Humor 21:50 - Transition Behind the Camera 29:00 - Hollywood Dreamscape 37:17 - Cultural Critique: Disney Ears and Dystopia 47:46 - The Umbilical Vein Archive 55:28 - Exploring Image Stories 1:05:04 - Significance of Titles in Art 1:15:29 - Creating Artistic Chapters 1:23:12 - Exploring Solo Work 1:27:04 - Adapting to Changing Times 1:47:46 - The Emotional Weight of Exhibitions 2:03:17 - Gut Feelings and Creative Direction Learn More About memymom: 🌐 Website: @ 📸 Instagram: @memymom | @lisa.de.boeck SOCIAL: Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #LisaDeBoeck #MarilèneCoolens #memymom #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #CollaborativeArt #BelgianArt #ArtisticJourney #TheFourthHatch #MemoryAndIdentity #VisualNarratives #Urbanautica #SteveBisson #PatrickLeeHubbard