The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 157. Beyond Order - the Illustrator | Juliette Fogra
Mar 7, 2021
Juliette Fogra, the talented illustrator behind Jordan B. Peterson's book 'Beyond Order,' shares her inspiring artistic journey. She discusses the creative challenges of book illustration, the impact of her childhood in Latvia and migration to Israel, and her transition from military service to art. Juliette opens up about living with chronic pain, the importance of emotion in her work, and how art intertwines with personal relationships. Her experiences highlight perseverance, self-discovery, and the journey of turning adversity into creativity.
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Israel and Music
- Yulia's family immigrated to Israel after the Soviet Union's collapse, but she struggled to adapt.
- She found solace in music, particularly Queen and Billy Joel, which contrasted with her monochrome life.
Embracing Technology
- Despite initial apprehension towards technology, Yulia embraced it in her second year of art school.
- She excelled, finding Photoshop's layering capabilities transformative for her artistic process.
From Israel to New York
- Yulia dropped out of art school after two years to work for her department head's private studio.
- She later moved to New York following her husband, describing her life before as "40 years in the desert."
