Mixed media artist Kirk Rankin, known to family and friends as K5, talks with Lauren about using his art to foster justice work, how creative expression has helped keep him happy during the pandemic, and how he juxtaposes life between Washington, DC and New England. Lauren lived next door K5 when she was in college, and he was 4, and this episode is the first time they’ve spoke as adults. Kirk/K5 lives in Burlington, Vermont. You can see his work on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klirb/