Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christy Lee Rogers. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Christy Lee, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
Resilience is something you earn from falling down enough times. But you need to believe in yourself and be fearless to rise back up. My resilience comes from knowing that all of my failures build character and new creative inspiration. I use that darkness.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
My name is Christy Lee Rogers, and I’m an American artist known for my Baroque-style underwater photography and moving image works that explore the beauty, chaos, and emotional depth of the human experience. At the heart of my work is a deep desire to explore and experiment with the vulnerabilities of being human—our longing, our fears, and the moments of release that set us free. I recently closed my exhibition “The Muses” at The Parthenon Museum in Nashville, and I now have a new video installation on view at Load Gallery in Barcelona, continuing my journey into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of our shared existence.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
As an artist, hope has always been my compass—especially in the moments when things felt uncertain or impossible. Letting go, both emotionally and creatively, became one of the most powerful lessons in my journey. It was only when I surrendered control—of outcomes, expectations, and even gravity itself underwater—that my work began to truly breathe. Pairing that surrender with an intense work ethic allowed me to keep pushing, refining, and reaching for something deeper. The long hours, the failures, and the relentless experimentation were all part of shaping a vision that came from within.
My advice to others on this path is: don’t wait for permission, and don’t be afraid to feel everything. Hold on to hope, even when it’s quiet. Let go when you need to. And above all, work harder than you think you can—because that’s where the magic lives.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
One of the biggest challenges I face right now is balancing the depth of my creative vision with the demands of time and the realities of production. I have so many ideas—collections, films, installations—that I want to bring to life, but each one requires intense emotional, physical, and logistical energy. The challenge is not just in creating the work, but in carving out the quiet, focused space I need to truly go deep.
To resolve this, I’ve been intentionally simplifying—saying no more often, protecting my creative time, and surrounding myself with a team that believes in the vision and helps carry it forward. I’m learning that boundaries are not limitations—they’re what allow the most meaningful work to rise to the surface.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.christyleerogers.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleerogers/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyLeeRogersArt/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-lee-rogers/
- Twitter: https://x.com/ChristyLeeRoger
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristyLeeRogers
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