Marie Khouri: The Power of Art in Healing & Self Discovery

EPISODE 1

Marie Khouri: The Power of Art in Healing and Self-Discovery

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of DRVN, Marie Khouri, a renowned sculptor, shares her incredible journey from Egypt to Canada and how her life's challenges have shaped her as an artist. She discusses her experiences growing up in Lebanon during the war, losing her father, and how immigrating to Canada changed her life. Marie delves into her diverse career path, which includes working as an interpreter and developing software before finding her true passion in sculpture. Through her work, she has expressed her deepest emotions, using art as a form of therapy and self-discovery. The conversation explores how sculpting became an outlet for processing loss, resilience, and the power of vulnerability in creative expression. Marie also highlights the art scene in Vancouver, the importance of public art, and her ongoing projects, including her upcoming exhibition in Egypt at the foot of the pyramids.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – Early Life in Egypt and Lebanon
06:30 – Finding Art Later in Life
11:00 – The Healing Power of Sculpture
14:30 – Learning Languages and Cultural Influence
17:45 – Sculpting Career Begins
22:00 – Public Art and Vancouver's Influence
27:15 – Upcoming Exhibition in Egypt
32:00 – The Future of Vancouver’s Art Scene
36:00 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Marie Khouri is a globally renowned sculptor who takes us on a powerful journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery in this captivating episode of DRVN. From her early life in war-torn Lebanon to finding sanctuary in Canada, Marie's path has been shaped by profound loss and the search for purpose. Through sculpture, she found not just a creative outlet, but a deeply personal form of therapy. Read more about Marie Khouri and her podcast episode here.