ENTRY #023: Jared Thomas Tapy

The Artidex is an artist centered multimedia archive and creative network documenting contemporary artists through signed Polaroid portraiture, photography, short form media, and conversation. Each participating artist becomes a numbered ENTRY within a growing physical archive that preserves not only their work, but the person, story, and moment behind it.

The Artidex Podcast extends that archive through long form conversations, giving artists space to share their lives, creative journeys, and perspectives in their own voices. Through The Artidex Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this work expands beyond documentation into direct artist support through grants, sponsorships, creative opportunities, and community investment.

For ENTRY #023, The Artidex Founder and Podcast Host Gina Frey sits down with New York City based social documentary photographer and educator Jared Thomas Tapy. Working at the intersection of photography, observation, and human connection, Jared approaches the camera as more than a tool for documentation, but as a means of understanding the people and world around him. Recorded in Jared's living room in Brooklyn, this conversation explores his relationship with photography, the ways our individual perspectives shape the images we create, and what the act of photographing someone might reveal about the person behind the camera.

In a particularly interesting exchange, Jared examines photographs and outtakes from previous Artidex sessions, offering his own interpretations of what they reveal about the artists and the people photographing them. His analysis raises an intriguing question: how much of ourselves do we unintentionally reveal through the photographs we take?

The conversation also ventures into the unexplained, including Jared's experiences growing up in a haunted house and the complicated relationship between personal experience, perception, and belief.

Equal parts creative exploration, personal reflection, and unexpected detour into the supernatural, this episode offers an intimate introduction to Jared and his perspective on the human experience.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about creativity, independent artists, and the stories behind the work, subscribe and follow along as The Artidex documents, connects, and supports artists, one ENTRY at a time.

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Featured Guest: @jaredtapy

Hosted by: Gina Frey

Production: Kait Fischer

Audio/Production: Noah

Post-Production/Editing: Nickolas Kreuger

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The Artidex is an artist centered multimedia archive and creative network documenting contemporary artists through signed Polaroid portraiture, photography, short form media, and conversation. Each participating artist becomes a numbered ENTRY within a growing physical archive that preserves not only their work, but the person, story, and moment behind it.

The Artidex Podcast extends that archive through long form conversations, giving artists space to share their lives, creative journeys, and perspectives in their own voices. Through The Artidex Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this work expands beyond documentation into direct artist support through grants, sponsorships, creative opportunities, and community investment.

For ENTRY #020, The Artidex Foundation Director and Podcast Co Host Noah Boujikian sits down with Atlanta rapper Deshawn Richards. Known for his ability to select and transform electronic forward production, his distinctive musical tone, and gritty lo fi visual identity, Deshawn is quickly establishing a creative language entirely his own. His newest project, UNPRED1CT8BLE, released in June 2026 is a masterpiece EP available now on all platforms.

In this conversation, Noah and Deshawn discuss his experience growing up in Atlanta, discovering his voice as an artist, and developing his sound within one of the most influential and constantly evolving music cultures in the world. Deshawn reflects on the success of “Claim u Myne,” how he selects unique production, the role honesty plays in his writing, and the line between documenting his life and creating an artistic identity through music.

They also explore the visual world surrounding his work, the influences he draws from beyond music, and what he hopes to pursue as his audience continues to grow. Their conversation offers an intimate introduction to the person behind the music and captures Deshawn at a pivotal moment in his evolution as an artist.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about creativity, independent artists, and the stories behind the work, subscribe and follow along as The Artidex documents, connects, and supports artists, one ENTRY at a time.

Follow The Artidex on Instagram: @theartidex • @_thisisnoahb • @ginafrey
Follow Deshawn Richards on Instagram: @dsehawnrichards1818

Special thanks to the kind folks over at The Goat Farm in Atlanta for hosting us in their beautiful space for this episode.

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The Artidex is a multimedia archive dedicated to documenting artists and creative individuals through signed Polaroid portraiture, long form conversations, and short films. At its center is a growing physical binder archive, where every featured artist becomes a numbered ENTRY preserved like a rare collectible card. Inspired by the idea of collecting artists like rare Pokémon cards, each entry exists to preserve not only an artist’s work, but the humanity behind it, creating a tangible record of creative lives as they unfold over time.

What began as a photography project has evolved into an expanding creative network built around discovery, collaboration, and cultural preservation. Today, that mission continues through The Artidex Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists through grants, sponsorships, and other initiatives that help sustain creative work while preserving contemporary artistic culture for future generations.

For ENTRY 019, Artidex Director and musician Noah Boujikian sits down with singer, songwriter, and self proclaimed elder emo BARON to discuss the music, memories, and mindset that have shaped his creative life. Together, they reflect on growing up during the MySpace era, their shared love of Saosin, Circa Survive, and Anthony Green, and how the relationship between artists, audiences, and social media has evolved. BARON also discusses his approach to covering beloved songs, the making of his album “What If It All Works Out,” and the philosophy of optimism, acceptance, and self belief behind its title. From formative musical influences to the advice he would give his younger self, the conversation offers an intimate look at the artist behind the voice and what comes next for BARON.

Listen to BARON’s album “What If It All Works Out” on all streaming platforms.

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