Storytelling Through Color, Movement, and Emotion
Creative Director & Founder Amber Graves, along with Ty-tiana (TY) Joachim, Head Coordinator of the BodyArt Runway, are bringing a transformative artistic experience to Charlotte. Through The Body Art Runway Showcase, they blend live body painting, storytelling, music, and movement into a fully immersive performance that turns the human body into a living canvas—reflecting resilience, vulnerability, and the stories that shape us. On this episode of Oui Talk Raw, Amber and TY share how Charlotte’s recent challenges inspired them to develop a healing-centered creative platform rooted in community connection, artistic expression, and emotional restoration. They break down why body art is such a powerful mode of storytelling and how their latest vision—The Art of Love—invites audiences to witness transformation in real time. Together, Amber and TY hope to plant seeds of unity and compassion throughout Charlotte, proving that even in difficult seasons, light, creativity, and community continue to thrive.
The Art of Love: This Season’s Creative Theme
Amber Graves –
Founder of BTHOARTS & Executive Producer of BodyArt Runway
Amber Graves is the Founder, Creative Visionary, and Executive Producer of Body Art Runway, a live art and performance experience created through BTHOARTS. BTHOARTS is a creative arts platform that supports youth, young adults, and adults in expressing themselves through color, art, and nature, providing a nonjudgmental space for healing, storytelling, and creative freedom. As the owner of Body Art Runway and its intellectual property, Amber defines the overarching creative vision, themes, and storytelling direction of the production, leads executive production and partnerships, and serves as the final decision-maker on all creative, artistic, and production elements.
TY Joachim – Head Coordinator & Creative Lead, BodyArt Runway
Our creative partner is Ty of Monet Productions, who serves as Creative Coordinator and Creative Lead. Ty works closely with me to develop, refine, and oversee the execution of approved creative concepts. She manages the end-to-end creative process,from ideation and visual planning to implementation—ensuring cohesion, professionalism, and alignment with the brand’s objectives and audience experience. Monet Productions supports creative execution by also coordinating artists, designers, stylists,while ensuring consistency, quality control, and timely delivery for the showcase.
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