Caffeinated New Jersey

Three New Jersey siblings. Decades of images. One shared creative inheritance. Dave Fletcher talks with Robert, Mike and Janet Mickens about Ocean of Memory / Ocean of Dreams , their multimedia window installation presented through Studio Montclair’s Windows at 127. The siblings revisit their childhood in Clifton, where their artist mother encouraged them to draw, make movies and transform ordinar...

In the world of street art, it's not just about the canvas; it's about the message, the emotion, and the unseen details that often go unnoticed. Joe Iurato, an accomplished artist known for his iconic "Little Climbers" series, invites us to explore the world through his eyes. In this post, we will delve into Joe’s creative journey, his artistic philosophy, and how his work encourages us to pause,...

In this engaging interview, AJ Scaff shares his journey through music, film, and set design, revealing how diverse creative outlets fuel his artistic expression. Discover how serendipity, discipline, and a love for language shape his unique approach to creativity.

In the premiere episode of Caffeinated New Jersey, host Dave Fletcher sits down with recording artist, actor, and entrepreneur Paul Mahos to explore the roots of his creative life, the risks behind artistic pursuit, and the experiences that shaped his multifaceted career.

In this episode, Mike Gillespie and Anna Archaic of Diiiotima Arts explore their journey from childhood creativity to building immersive, myth-inspired performances rooted in philosophy, storytelling, and visual art. Drawing inspiration from theater, fantasy literature, Dungeons & Dragons, and Renaissance aesthetics, the duo discusses how diverse life experiences shaped their artistic voices and c...