When Is the Meaning of Life: Interview with Alexander AD
In this episode, I sit down with Alexander AD: artist, designer, photographer, chef, and filmmaker whose work in Altadena has quietly shaped how the community remembers and reimagines life after the fires.
We explore:
Alexander’s journey from corporate VP to full-time creative
How growing up with strict expectations led him back to art
The role of resilience, curiosity, and intention in his work
His deep connection to Altadena and the Eaton fire recovery
The story behind his proposed mural installation “You Are Here”
Why, for Alexander, the answer to “When is the meaning of life?” is simpler…
The skinny
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