Suwana has been making up and singing songs for as long as she can remember. “To me, it feels like a natural overflow that happens in times of utter aliveness! Creating art allows us to tap into something beyond our normal ways of perceiving.” Writing songs is one way the artist is able to express her depths. “I suppose a lot of it comes down to connection. I choose art because it connects me to myself, other people and to the life force that animates our world.” Suwana identifies as a songwriter and rapper/ singer, but is eager to continue exploring diverse mediums of expression―comedy, dance and audio production immediately come to mind. Her work is about her life. “I want to express all aspects of existence―the wisdom, drama, humor, darkness, wonder, and Light that is reflected back to me. I create art that feels true to me and my world. Sometimes that means spitting astrology or tarot-themed quips, boasting about being homies with the moon, or rapping playful Thai phrases. Other times, it means singing songs about heartbreak or recognizing negative patterns. Whatever comes out, I want my art to feel authentic, life-affirming and empowering!” Currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand (where she teaches English), Suwana composes most of her songs from her front porch or in the seclusion of a nearby forest. Currently, her greatest artistic challenge is cultivating her business mindset when it comes to the music. “I find motivation and inspiration to create or perform flows quite naturally for me, while the will to do more pragmatic tasks like marketing and creating business plans takes a lot more effort. My hope is that someday I will have the help I need with that side of things, and I can focus my energy on the art. In the meantime, I am learning a lot!” For the past year, she has been working with Ideam on her debut rap album―Suwana Arcana!!―which borrows from the concept of tarot cards, illustrating different archetypes we all embody at different moments in our lives. Each track is associated with a distinct tarot card and has its own unique album art; each designed by a different visual artist. Besides the album, Suwana is releasing a few singles with one of her new favorite producers, Riyoon, and is continually “stoked” by all the awesome synergy in her life and work. With the album release nearing, “I can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with the world!” says Suwana.
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