The Incandescent Life of an Artist

In this 2025 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Michael Cepress characterizes himself as a 'triple citizen of the arts,' engaged in performing arts, visual arts, and fashion design. He invites us to recognize the limitless potential for good that emerges when artistic expression serves and uplifts the greater good, weaving diverse forms of art into purposeful community action. Cepress is a multidisciplinary artist celebrated for his dynamic creativity—he is a musician, storyteller and poet, craftsman, designer, and cultural curator. In addition to his musical talents he has excelled in textile arts and fashion design, with exhibitions of his work showcased internationally. He recognizes the boundless potential for good that arises when artistic expression serves and uplifts the greater good, weaving together the varied forms of art into purposeful community action.

Interview Date: 9/11/2025.