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www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Mauro Martinez juxtaposes common pictorial forms from art history with the monotonous streams of online imagery that we, as an increasingly digital society, are so often subjected to. Skillfully utilizing metaphor, irony, and dark humor, Martinez's paintings respond to the doctrines of internet culture, at once critiquing and mocking our relationship with contemporary imagery. Show Notes: 00:00​ - Introduction 04:09​ - Humor and the Meme Paintings 07:53​ - The Process of Self-Acceptance 10:46​ - The Breakdown to a Breakthrough 11:43​ - The Privilege Behind Social Media in Reaction to George Floyd's Murder 14:55​ - Documentation Through Art 20:48​ - Not a Provocateur with "Sensitive Content Series" 24:37​ - Drug Addiction, Rehab, and Art Center 27:35​ - The Loss of Mauro's Brother and Using Painting as Healing 31:38​ - Using Painting to Escape Drug Addiction 36:33​ - Dark Humor and Past Trauma 39:14​ - Next Stage of Career & Cancel Culture 42:47​ - The View of Disposability Within Our Society 49:19​ - Advice for Artists 53:05​ - Wrap Up www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/ztm_oruam www.maurocmartinez.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Lorne Lanning is an American game designer, director, writer, and voice actor. He is co-founder and creator of Oddworld Inhabitants. He is best known for creating the Oddworld series including the games Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath, and Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. The next Oddworld game titled Oddworld: Soulstorm will be released on April 6, 2021. Initially studying photo-realism and commercial illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Lanning soon attended the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California, where he graduated with a BFA in Character Animation. Working as a Technical Director at TRW, Lanning later moved to Rhythm & Hues Studios in Hollywood, where he would later meet producer Sherry McKenna, who helped co-found Oddworld Inhabitants. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Lorne's journey from fine art into developing video games The change of perception within art Perceiving the value of art Art as a form of commerce "Fragility of the perishable" The dark side of globalization Lorne's passion for environmentalism The genesis of emerging technology in the late 80s The power of visualization and how to sell big ideas Making your own luck Lorne working for a military defense company Marketing yourself as an artist Following an intuitive pursuit Staying hungry within your craft Understanding "what your audience is eating" Being a talent vs. being a creator Finding business opportunities Video games Artists's unique perception and ability to express that The symbiosis of engineering and art Compromising with a team while making a video game Understanding various subjects and adjacent industries Empathy within video games Game speak The impact of George Orwell's "1984" and "Animal Farm" on Lorne's storytelling process "Lo-brow access points to high art." Emulating the player interacting with real-world objects. Self-publishing Oddworld's latest release, "Soulstorm" The depth of character creation, controls, and tone of the story The new generation of gaming technology Systems of monetization within emerging technologies www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/oddworldinc

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Dr. Bruce Hoffman did not choose the Medical Arts as a vocation. Originally, he wanted to be a writer and poet. His interest in health and healing developed later in life, after a long and winding road of self-discovery, life experience, and learning. He only applied to medical school, so he could complete a residency in psychiatry and subsequently study Jungian analysis to understand the human condition and behavior. As life would have it, his destiny took him on a different journey. He never did formally pursue a psychiatry residency or Jungian Analytic Training, but his love for art, poetry, and psychology remain. Dr. Hoffman was born and educated in South Africa and obtained his medical degree from the University of Cape Town. After two years of compulsory military training, his distaste for the local regime convinced him to emigrate to Canada in 1986 where he pursued family medical practice in rural Saskatchewan, Canada. Once ensconced in the practice of family medicine, he quickly realized that his interests in medicine were broader than just drugs and surgery. The allopathic medical practice was limited to treating symptoms and illnesses but failed short in restoring the patient's health entirely. Bruce embarked on a journey to understand what constitutes the human experience, what are the triggers and mediators that perpetuate human suffering. He wanted to assist his patients not only to be free of disease but to realize their maximum potential. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Dr. Hoffman's early interest in poetry and writing Exposure to alternative lifestyles Exploration of oneness Properly diagnosing patients The pitfalls of having a purely allopathic approach to treating patients The "7-levels" diagnosis The failures of Western medicine Non-duality Reframing negative events in life to reexamine them as positive experiences Unconsciously placing ourselves in a type of purgatory Practicing the "medical arts" Remaining intuitive throughout one's entire life Creating a new curriculum for "healers" Beauty, truth, and meaning www.artistdecoded.com www.hoffmancentre.com www.instagram.com/drbrucehoffman

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Jesse Damiani is a writer, curator, and cultural producer living in Los Angeles, CA. He covers art, media, and technology on Forbes, and serves as . Other writing appears in Billboard, Entrepreneur, Quartz, The Verge, and WIRED. He has consulted with Google, Oculus, and the Sundance Institute, and served as a mentor in the YouTube VR Creator Lab. He is also Founder and Series Editor of Best American Experimental Writing. He was the Curator/Producer for the XR art exhibition, Spatial Reality, at sp[a]ce gallery; Co-Curator of Virtual Futures with LACMA for LA Art Show; and Co-Curator of SIM-CINEMA with FLOAT and Wevr. He is Curatorial Advisor for CURRENTS New Media and founded the AWE Arts Initiative, where he curated and produced the Immersive Arts Symposium. He also curates The Tech Zone at DesignerCon and XR For Change, the XR summit at Games For Change. Topics Discussed In This Episode: NFTs and the blockchain The future of NFTs Artists managing the sale of their work VR exhibitions powered by NFTs and blockchains Unlocking the potential of NFTs The ecological impact of NFT transactions How an artist can use NFTs to sell their artwork Jesse's entry point into emerging technologies Human and A.I. collaborations Translating high-level concepts into tangible and practical applications Simulation Theory Poetry as it relates to emerging tech www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/jessedamiani

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Nolwen is a first-generation Colombian-French photographer and director, working in Los Angeles. As a mixed-race queer woman, her identity plays an active role in the type of narratives she is drawn to. Her interests lie in shifting social consciousness, breaking down gender norms, and representation. Exploring portraiture within the landscape of American culture, Nolwen's photographs deal with vulnerability and gaze between both subject and viewer. She has photographed a multitude of prolific figures and her client list includes The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Netflix, Dove, amongst others. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Nolwen's career journey Multihyphanate artistry Importance of broadening your artistic toolbox Financial management for artists Cryptocurrency Addiction Nolwen's spiritual experience before sobriety Breaking free from trauma Focusing on the present moment Life being a puzzle Feeling connected to a greater calling Being intentional within your fearlessness Keeping the process in mind rather than the outcome Leading with honesty Validation Sexuality Having a career within the arts www.artistdecoded.com www.nolwencifuentes.com www.instagram.com/nolwencif

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Brian Booth Craig (b. 1968; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a contemporary American representational sculptor. Sculpting from life and imagination, Brian's work translates traditional techniques into depictions of contemporary human presence, capturing moments of individual self-assertion. Through ambiguous actions, surprising talismans, and subtle gestures, Brian endeavors to reveal the subjectivity of narrative perspective. Brian holds a B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. For ten years he was the apprentice and studio assistant of the painter and sculptor Audrey Flack. Brian is represented by Louis K Meisel Gallery in New York City. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Brian's start in sculpture Intellectual pursuits Economic fears of being an artist The internal, external, and emotional narrative to art Creating something unique vs. creating something that "fits" within a craft Representing the body and human nature through sculpture Philosophy and psychology in art "Evidence is the means of making" Materials not being neutral Being addicted to the process Childhood New techniques being advancements Agency of the subject and the male gaze Plant medicine www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/brianboothcraigsculptor www.brianboothcraigstudios.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Vanessa Prager (b. 1984) is an American artist, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Known mainly for her large-scale, abstract oil paintings, Prager's main subject is the female figure. Thick, loose, heavily impastoed bodies melt in and out of their form, and what we consider beauty and identity is often a central theme to her work. Prager has had solo shows at The Hole, New York; Richard Heller, Los Angeles; and Kristin Hjellegjerde, Berlin and London; and group shows in Los Angeles with Over The Influence; M+B; and Diane Rosenstein Gallery. Vanessa's latest solo show, "Static" shows at the Diane Rosenstein Gallery from February 20th to April 10th, 2021 Topics Discussed In This Episode: Emotions felt through the COVID-19 lockdown Processing emotions Painting what one sees Understanding one's reality Motherhood Vanessa's upbringing The depiction of woman within a patriarchal society Breaking away from stigmas Recognizing patterns in life www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/vanessaprager www.vprager.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Julian Doan is a second-generation Vietnamese American filmmaker. He enjoys exploring the uncomfortable corners of our existence through awkward, yet heartfelt comedy. His past projects include the sentient zombie digital series "Everyone I Love Is Dead". He is currently working on the editorial team of HBO's "In Treatment". He loves the great outdoors and looks forward to seeing a Vietnamese American film renaissance in his lifetime. He is thrilled to be premiering "Raspberry" at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and is beyond thankful for the stunning cast and crew who all brought this film to life. Raymond Lee was a series regular in Alan Ball's HBO series, "Here and Now" opposite Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter. He has recurring roles on "Prodigal Son", "Mozart in the Jungle", and Scandal. Theater credits include the world premiere productions of "Vietgone at Manhattan Theater Club", which he was awarded the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Debut, "Office Hour" opposite Sandra Oh at South Coast Repertory, and "Cambodian Rock Band" also at South Coast Repertory. He will be next seen in the PARAMOUNT feature film "Top Gun: Maverick opposite Tom Cruise, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly and as a series regular in upcoming the AMC series "Kevin Can F*ck Himself". Raymond resides in Los Angeles, CA. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The subject and absurdity of death Speaking openly about death The origins of "Raspberry" Being emotionally available towards inspiration The creative process behind character creation Yoshino's personal approach to photography and inspiration Processing death and dealing with loss Reactions to "Raspberry" The tone of the film Subtle nuances of expression The differences between Eastern and Western thoughts Julian and Raymond's collaborative relationship Creatively pushing yourself and others Asian men within the arts and film Advice to artists and creatives www.artistdecoded.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Mark Wolynn is the director of the Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco. He is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. His book It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle (published by Viking/Penguin) is the winner of the 2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award in psychology and has been translated into 19 languages. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, Elephant Journal, and Psych Central, and his poetry has been published in The New Yorker. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Inherited family trauma - a detailed overview of trauma's resonating effect Our bodies reaction to trauma and how we can biologically pass those reactions to our offspring through our genes Current research within the scientific field of trauma The potency of language Mark's "Core Language Approach" or otherwise known as trauma language, which is seen through the observation of verbal and non-verbal cues Mark's background and journey into healing Avoiding negative emotions Our symptoms being our guides Mindfulness and meditation practices www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/markwolynn www.markwolynn.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded When a musical ensemble chooses to self-title an album mid-career, it usually signifies their conviction that they've struck upon the motherlode, hit the jackpot, stepped up, and generally arrived at a point they've always strived for but never quite attained. Coming from GoGo Penguin at this stage in the game, it's quite a bold statement: the instrumental trio from Manchester, England have fielded plaudits and rave reviews for inspiration and originality at every turn since 2013, when they settled on their dream line-up of Chris Illingworth (piano), Rob Turner (drums), and Nick Blacka (bass). Fusing jazz, classical and electronic influences (amongst others) with a thirst for innovation, they've been garlanded as makers of one of the Mercury Prize album of the year (in '14), and have enjoyed success on record and in the live arena matched by precious few vocal-free groups post-millennium. After that prestigious Mercury nomination for 2014's v2.0 album, Chris, Nick, and Rob worked hard, consolidating their musical bond across a further two albums, which were written and recorded while juggling hectic touring commitments. For GoGo Penguin – their fourth album together (and the third to be released by the legendary Blue Note label) – they decided to jump off the rollercoaster and devote the majority of their working time in 2019 to pushing at the limits of their music. "In the past, we'd have to get in the studio and finish the album in what felt like three days. This time we had six months of writing, and two weeks of recording, so everyone had a lot more time to contribute to each track. There was more experimentation, trying things out and often throwing them away. As a result, the album is more sophisticated. We had quite simple lives in the past. We were younger, so there wasn't so much drama, and there hadn't been so many important events in our lives that fed into the music. This time, there's a lot more facing the realities of becoming older, and mortality, and watching people that you care about being very close to death. At the same time, Chris became a dad. The longer you live, the more complicated your reality becomes, so we felt our music had to reflect that." - Rob Turner (GoGo Penguin) Topics Discussed In This Episode: Emotions while writing the newest GoGo Penguin album Personality conveyed through music and art The positive and negative dualities of life Conflicting emotions Spirituality Personal Philosophies "The Overview Effect" Empathy GoGo Penguin's desire to be "genreless" Self-imposed limitations and creative limitations imposed by ourselves The state of music Breaking away from boundaries within your art Conformity and intentionality behind the composition Chris's background as a classical musician Finding inspiration Reverting back to one's child-like state Driving force Examining one's self, so that others are positively affected Being present-minded Being the master of your own work www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/gogo_penguin www.gogopenguin.co.uk