The latest episode of 45 Degrees features a special Japan Edition with host Gregory Howell in conversation with artist and muralist Miranda Cisneros. Speaking from her home in Japan, Miranda reflects on the growing Japan Colorado connection and how living abroad has deepened her understanding of cultural identity, wellness, and creative expression. Her work on the Pueblo Levee murals brings these influences to life in bold and meaningful ways.

Miranda opens up about the role art has played throughout her life, tracing her creative roots back to her family in New Mexico. She shares memories of discovering ancestral portraits of her grandmother, images that sparked early dreams, questions, and a lasting curiosity about the stories that shape who we are. Those portraits became a bridge between generations, inspiring her path as an artist and guiding her understanding of lineage and belonging.

As communities across Pueblo celebrate Dia de los Muertos, this conversation invites listeners to pause and honor the connections that link past, present, and future. Miranda’s reflections on art, healing, and memory offer a powerful reminder that creativity is not only an outlet but also a form of wellness and remembrance. Her story weaves together heritage, place, and imagination in a way that resonates far beyond the levee walls.