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Jéssica Diskin: Art, Running, and the Freedom to Live Without a Script
Artist Jéssica Diskin shares her journey of breaking patterns, from architecture to art, and how she embraces running freely and authentically.
In this episode of Girls Who Run, Jéssica Diskin discusses her courageous transition from architecture to art. She shares how she built an authentic life, approaching running and creativity with freedom and without pressure, inspiring others to find their own path and build communities.
On the Girls Who Run podcast, hosts Marcela Fanti and Mariana Real welcome special guest Jéssica Diskin, a visual artist who embodies the freedom to build an authentic life without following predetermined scripts. The inspiring chat explores the courage to transform passions into purpose, whether in art or running, and the importance of experiencing sports in a lighthearted and mindful way.
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The Artistic Turn: From Architecture to Creative Freedom
Jéssica Diskin, who graduated in architecture and came from a family with a strong tradition in the sector, revealed her audacious career transition. Despite having a "secure" path laid out, she realized that the reality of architecture did not fulfill her. Always interested in art but never considering it a career, Jéssica decided to delve into the artistic world after completing a postgraduate degree in fine arts.
The beginning was challenging, met with initial surprise and concern from her family. Her mother, accustomed to the stability of the construction industry, questioned her decision. However, Jéssica followed her intuition, starting with artistic customizations on bags and clothing items, and soon after creating paintings. The pandemic, surprisingly, boosted her sales, as people sought more art and decoration for their homes, demonstrating that dedication and authenticity can yield results even in uncertain scenarios.
Art for Everyone: Demystifying and Connecting Through Workshops
With her success, Jéssica expanded her work, creating collage workshops that quickly became a gathering place for a diverse community. For her, art doesn't need to be inaccessible or intimidating. Her workshops invite people of all ages to explore creativity and self-discovery, using simple materials and promoting social interaction. She emphasizes that the main goal isn't just technique, but exchange, stepping away from phones, and dedicating time to oneself.
Jéssica also uses her social media to demystify art, sharing curiosities and exhibitions in São Paulo, making the art world more accessible to the general public. For her, fashion is another extension of art, a form of personal expression that, like artworks, carries stories and meanings, influencing our style and perception.
Running Without Pressure: Finding Your Own Rhythm
Beyond art, running holds an important place in Jéssica's life, but in a free and pressure-free way. She has been running for over 12 years, always with a flexible approach, without adhering to rigid training plans, coaches, or obsessive goals. Even having completed a half marathon, she values lightness and the ability to adapt running to her different life stages.
Jéssica shares that she once found herself caught in comparison and the pressure of social media, trying to achieve unrealistic paces or training volumes, which resulted in an injury. However, she learned the importance of listening to her own body and disassociating performance from self-esteem. For her, running should be a pleasure, a leisure activity, and not an obligation that hinders other aspects of social and personal life. The episode's sponsors, All Out Run and Ticket Sports, reinforce this message that performance also means freedom, encouraging experiences that fit your lifestyle.
The Power of Community and Self-Knowledge
A point of convergence between Jéssica's work and the purpose of Girls Who Run is the creation of communities. Both art workshops and running groups offer spaces for women to connect, share experiences, and build friendships in adulthood, outside of work or usual social circles. Art, like sport, can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and the expression of emotions, revealing sides that routine sometimes conceals.
Jéssica emphasizes that by allowing ourselves to experience something new, whether in art or sport, we unlock an inner child, eager to explore. It's the courage to dive in, without the pressure of perfectionism, that generates the greatest satisfactions and connections. For Marcela and Mariana, the Girls Who Run podcast also aims to go beyond sports, celebrating female connection and well-being in all its forms.
Ultimately, Jéssica Diskin's journey reminds us that life is too short to be tied to a single script. In art, running, and all aspects of life, the freedom to allow oneself to change, explore, and build one's own path is the true secret to a full and authentic existence.
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