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https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Justin: Justin Mortimer (b.1970) is a British artist whose paintings consistently invite us to question the relationship between subject matter and content, beauty and horror, and between figuration and abstraction. While the imagery is almost exclusively pitiless, the texturing of the paint, the play between light and shade, and the passages that lead from photo-realist definition to near-abstract formlessness are so sensitively handled as to make the work at least partially redemptive as well as to indicate a key philosophical dimension: the oblique relationship between evidence and interpretation. In his recent solo show, his works create paradoxical beauty in the landscape of oppression and violence around the world. With the Covid-19 pandemic and the escalating racial conflict, Justin Mortimer's solo exhibition sets the stage for reflection on the 'tomorrow' of our society. Show Notes: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:04:52 - Paradoxical Psychological Truth in Work 0:08:34 - Feeling Like An Outsider & Childhood Stories 0:12:57 - Balloons as Proxy For The Body & Learning Figurative Painting 0:17:06 - Painting Latex, Dysmorphia, and Masks 0:20:22 - BP Portrait Award and Learning and Unlearning Portrait Painting 0:24:25 - Digital Collaging The Overlooked Imagine 0:29:23 - Not Knowing When Paintings Are Done 0:32:54 - Empathy With People Diametrically Opposing Views 0:37:19 - New Meanings of Paintings Included in Solo Show "Tomorrow" 0:42:53 - COVID-19 Struggles 0:46:40 - "The Social Dilemma" by Jeff Orlowski and No More Truth 0:48:54 - Past Generations and "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" by Werner Herzog 0:54:02 - Decoding The Everyday Object 0:58:03 - Meanings Transform Over Time 1:02:11 - Painting David Bowie and Expectations of Portrait Painting 1:15:15 - Wrap Up www.artistdecoded.com Justin's Instagram Justin's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Mike: Mike Lee is a world-ranked professional boxer who has fought in some of the world's most iconic arenas like Madison Square Garden, Cowboys Stadium & The MGM Grand in front of millions of fans. In 2014 Mike was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, ankylosing spondylitis, that almost ended his career. In and out of hospitals for over two years he became tired of all the medications and treatments. Mike began searching for all-natural alternatives which lead him to discover CBD and all of its incredible physical and mental benefits! Using his background in finance and business, Mike felt that creating Soul CBD would be the perfect way to share his knowledge while helping others to defeat whatever battles with the pain they may be facing. Columbia Tatone is an American film director, writer, producer, and photographer. Known for her dynamic cinematic action and relational, relevant storytelling, she often features unique elements of sci-fi in her work. Tatone studied Jazz at Berklee's College of Music in Boston and later received her Business degree at Vanguard University. As a commercial, music video, and narrative director, Columbia empowers her audience through eye-popping, thought-provoking action sequences. As a champion for women and the underrepresented, Tatone often uses her work to promote social justice while also taking us into different realities that highlight the emotional scar tissue of life. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Fight and flight mode The state of flow The fullness of living out your destiny Mike's early stages of boxing Performing with gratitude and happiness Mike's autoimmune illness Empathy and wellness Grit Eastern Medicine Looking at pain as a gift Mind over body Reprogramming of your mind How COVID has put everyone on an equal playing field Identity Mike's work with his company "Soul CBD" www.artistdecoded.com Mike's Instagram Soul CBD's Instagram Columbia's Instagram

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Edon: Edon Guraziu specializes in Concept Design & Consultation. These various industries range from Entertainment, Industrial, Defense, Medical, Consumer Products, and more. Many years of collaboration have resulted in meaningful relationships with the following companies, some of which include: 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Microsoft, Netflix, NVIDIA, MPC, Method Studios, JBC Safety Plastic Inc., StrikerVR, TheVRCompany, Swiss Federal Railways, and more. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Upbringing and immigrating Not allowing fear to inhibit productivity Logic and emotion Age and skills Movies and their influence Mentors and relationships Being present, here and now Decision making and their ripple effect Valuing yourself, your art, and your business Art and business Stoicism & identity of work Work, failure, and recontextualizing www.artistdecoded.com Edon's Instagram Edon's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Jesse: Jesse Draxler was born in rural Wisconsin, studied in Minneapolis, MN, and currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. A formal mixed media & inter-disciplinary artist, Draxler has exhibited extensively both domestically and internationally. Draxler had solo exhibitions in New York at the Booth Gallery in 2017 and 2016, and has been in exhibitions across Europe at galleries in Munich, London, Paris, Hamburg, and Berlin. Draxler collaborates with brands including Hugo Boss, McQ Alexander McQueen, and Ferrari, with original artwork appearing in Elle, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic, among other publications. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The path of friendship The intentionality behind social media Thinking about the motivations behind what you are doing Dedication within your craft Artists relation to sports Mental fortitude and willpower The meaning behind Jesse's latest show, "Table of Losses" Letting artwork play itself out The payoff of patience The sense of urgency that comes with social media Having a sense of mental separation between yourself and your artistic practice Ego death Copying yourself and it equating to an artistic death Jesse continually re-inventing himself The emotional weight behind the artwork Taking criticism as an artist Modern and Post-Modern art Moral limits, and how art challenges your morals Finding inspirations within everyday life Jesse's music project "Reigning Cement" Jesse's "Love, hate" relationship with his environment Collaborative pieces of art being influenced by the environment The concept of a suffering artist Success and drive Understanding and creating from a place of purpose Setting goals within life www.artistdecoded.com Jesse's Instagram Jesse's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Yasmine: Yasmine Nasser Diaz is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice navigates overlapping tensions around religion, gender, and third-culture identity. Her recent work includes immersive installation, fiber etching, and mixed media collage using personal archives and found imagery. Diaz has exhibited and performed at spaces including the Brava Theater in San Francisco, the Albuquerque Museum of Art, and the Torrance Art Museum. She is a recipient of the California Community Foundation Visual Artist Fellowship (2019) with works included in the collections of LACMA, UCLA, and the Arab American National Museum. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The background behind the title of Yazmine's latest show "Soft Powers" The concept of "code-switching" Navigating different worlds within the world we live in Cultural differences Yazmine has experienced and how it has personally developed in her work Growing up within two different cultures and countries A nuanced discussion on arranged marriage and forced arranged marriage and the hardship that came with it Online dating and "matchmaking" and how it has affected our world Yasmine's journey to New Mexico Poverty, capitalism, and the disbursement of power Yazmine's current work and why she chose the 90s as a timepiece Engagement between the artist, the content, and the viewer The business of art and the complications that come with selling art "Social practice" of art The complicated reality of morals and ethics within different career fields The concept of death and knowing what you stand for Being intentional of why you want power and resources The dynamics between parents and children Subminimally thinking about art Yazmine's latest work Transforming style over time Authenticity www.artistdecoded.com Yasmine's Instagram Yasmine's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Pádraig: Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet and theologian from Ireland whose poetry and prose have been published widely across Ireland, the US, and the UK. He presents Poetry Unbound with On Being, a hugely successful podcast where he explores a single poem. Short and unhurried; contemplative and energizing, this podcast had more than a million downloads of its first season. The second season starts on the 28th of September. Mondays and Fridays for twelve weeks. Topics Discussed In This Episode: What Padraig's poem means to him, reflecting back on it Life being circular Padraig's writing process The beauty in the confluence of various things coming together Padraig's roots within writing poetry Embracing the flourishing of life Isolation within artists The "peasant poet" Cultural conflict Shelter and the shadow Leaning into self-discovery within our life Considering things that have been ingrained within us and actively challenging their purpose within our live Poetry being the unfolding of the unexpected Finding beauty within the imperfections Being interested in looking Meditation within daily life www.artistdecoded.com Pádraig's Instagram Pádraig's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Colin: Colin Frangicetto is a multidisciplinary visual artist, musician (Circa Survive & Psychic Babble), and podcaster (The Cosmic Nod). He lives and works in Portland, OR. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The genesis of Circa Survive Colin's experiences with psychedelic drugs at an early age, and how it affected his view of life in both the present and future Empathy towards others Being present with an individual Lessons learned within political unrest Learning to intentionally listen to those who you disagree with "Being your own Buddha" and living the teachings you subscribe to Colin's journey with ayahuasca Intentions of reciprocity The concept of giving and taking Homelessness being on the rise within L.A. and Portland Giving your life to the arts Life as an artist The difficulty of not being able to tour throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Circa Survive's "rhythm of touring" An artists' work turning into a brand Being connected to yourself and being comfortable in your own skin Genuine artists and self-proclaimed artists www.artistdecoded.com Colin's Instagram Colin's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Carlos: Carlos Torres has been tattooing for over 20 years and is mostly self-taught. Early in his career, Carlos worked at a couple of tattoo shops before he got his big break at So. Cal Tattoo in San Pedro, CA. It was there he learned the most and built his tattoo portfolio. Carlos specializes in black & grey realism and surrealism tattoos and loves creating original pieces of art. In addition to tattooing, he enjoys photography, painting, sculpting, teaching workshops, and traveling. His travels to international and domestic conventions have earned him awards including Best Small Black & Gray, Best Large Black & Gray, and Best Backpiece. In October of 2017, Carlos opened his own studio, The Raven and The Wolves. This fine art gallery and tattoo studio is located in the heart of downtown Long Beach and is home to 8 artists. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Carlos' start in tattooing The power of mentorship Apprenticeship in the tattoo practice Intuition and learning to be in-tune with your gut The ever-changing nature of tattooing The art of tattooing in relation to other mediums Carlos' love for realism Being a "loose painter on skin" Mastering a medium Mood and stress having a factor in tattooing The human element, and subjectivity towards ideas The clients desire for a tattoo, versus the artist's interpretation and advice Carlos' recent work within oil paints Freedom Growing up in the ghetto Staying positive in the midst of life Teaching making you a better artist Being informed by toggling back between art medium Covid-19 and Carlos' time spend thinking about lif Taking time off and implementing fresh ideas into your ar Creatives becoming caricatures of themselves Having child-like sensibilities with your art practice "Holding onto your dinosaurs Observing people losing their creative instinct The cliche's of adulthood Storing ideas and inspiration www.artistdecoded.com Carlos' Instagram Carlos' Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Sophia: Sophia Rokhlin is an author, speaker, and nonprofit organizer dedicated to supporting the conservation of indigenous wisdom and territory. Through engaged botany and ecology, she bridges the worlds of traditional ecological knowledge and Western science. She is a Program Coordinator at the Chaikuni Institute, supporting sustainable ayahuasca cultivation and reforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. She is a co-author of When Plants Dream: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism, and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance (Watkins, 2019) on the global spread of ayahuasca. She helps coordinate Folk Medicine, a live-stream benefit for communities of the Amazon rainforest impacted by COVID-19. She sits in the Ayahuasca Community Committee for the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. Her research appears in publications including the New York Times and the BBC. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The beginning stages of Sophia's work with indigenous people groups How human communities understand and grow in community with each other The differences between the "American path" vs the path that indigenous people groups take The association of wavelengths and the togetherness of individuals How western culture has lost a sense of togetherness The concept of reciprocity "Sowing seeds for the future, while living in the present" Capitalism and the approach to success Coronavirus and it's affect to our larger structures Working together in teams Happiness Technology and social innovations How indigenous people groups approach health and wellness America viewing health in an allopathic way Environmentalism The romanticization of interconnectedness The traditional and modern uses of Ayahuasca Meditation, present-mindedness, and prayer The loss of ritual within modern society Being honest with yourself Living in a world full of tools, but having the lack of community to utilize them Human wisdom The mindset of jumping from interest to interest, rather than going deeper into a context Art being an expression of exploration www.artistdecoded.com Sophia's Instagram Sophia's Website

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About William: William von Hippel, Ph.D., grew up in Alaska, got his B.A. at Yale and his PhD at the University of Michigan, and then taught for a dozen years at Ohio State University before finding his way to Australia, where he is a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland. He has published more than a hundred articles, chapters, and edited books in social psychology, and his research has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Economist, the BBC, Le Monde, El Mundo, Der Spiegel, and The Australian. Topics Discussed In This Episode: William's start in social evolutionary science The fear we experience being attributed to evolution Technology affecting our evolution Social vs. technological innovations The difference and similarities between hunter and gatherers and us now living in the modern world Great ideas being found Sexual selection within evolution and how it has shifted with the influence of dating apps and the internet Maximizers vs. satisficers Finding the fundamental purpose of your life The meaning of life Coronavirus and self-isolation The evolution of collaboration Being present-minded The fallibility of memories Sociopathic tendencies within humans The cost of empathy Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and self-actualization "Killing the Mastadon" How art and science fit within evolution. Objectivity The acceptance of the truth The end result of science and art being incredibly similar The concept of the "starving artist" www.artistdecoded.com The Social Leap