We recently had the chance to connect with Chris Millsapp and have shared our conversation below.
Chris, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
My work often feels chaotic in thought, and I embrace that. I go through reclusive periods where creating is all I can focus on, but even in that chaos there’s intention—it’s how I dive deeper into myself and my art.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Chris Millsapp, the founder of Millsapp Media. Im an Artist, Author, and Photographer. My work has been featured in British Vogue, Vogue Italia and shown at the Atlanta Airport. My background in Art History, Graphic Design,TV and film taught me much around technical side of things and I love bringing that precision into my work. My recent publication Kaleidoscope: The Masks We Wear reveals deeper layer of who I am. , but at the core, I’m driven by creating images that connect and provoke thought.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me I’ve had to release is the version that thought I always had to present myself as strong and composed for everyone else. Over time, I realized my seclusion wasn’t about pulling away—it was about self-examination. In that quiet, I uncovered a skillset I didn’t even know existed, and Kaleidoscope: The Masks We Wear became the vessel for expressing it. Letting go of those old expectations created room for me to not just create art, but to better understand who I am and how I connect with others.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me things success never could—like how to sit with myself when the noise fades, and how to search for meaning in the hardest seasons. Those moments forced me into deep self-examination, and in that space I uncovered parts of myself I didn’t know were there—new skills, new ways of seeing, new layers of expression. That’s really where my publication Kaleidoscope: The Masks We Wear came from. Success can be exciting, but it never asks you to dig that deep. Suffering did. And in the process, it gave me not just art, but a truer sense of who I am.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
Foundational shifts are quieter at first, but they stick with you, they change the way you see and create. As i worked on the art presented within Kaleidoscope: The Masks We Wear it taught me that. The project wasn’t about chasing what was trending in photography or fashion—it was about digging into something timeless: identity, and the human need to be seen.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, role, and possessions, what would remain is the core of me—the observer, the storyteller, the father, the human who’s still searching. Titles and things fade, but what doesn’t go away is my curiosity and my need to connect. For me, it’s that inner drive to create, to reflect, and to leave something honest behind.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://millsappmedia.com
- Instagram: @millsappmedia
Image Credits
All photographic works were shot by: Chris Millsapp
Mask and soft Sculptures provied by: Stine Leth Jespersen
