Video: Socially engaged art with Lou Baker

Anvil journal of theology and mission

Mission and the arts

ANVIL 37:1, February 2021

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Socially engaged art: an interview with Lou Baker

Sitting in front of her installation, Lou Baker tells us about the power of socially engaged work, and how her conversations with those who participate with her art allow for mutual creativity.

Video: interview with Lou Baker

This interview was filmed at the CMS Pioneer Conversations Day 2020.

About the interviewee

Lou Baker is an artist, and you can view more of her work on her website.

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