Artist Decoded by Yoshino

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Daniel: Daniel Martin (1982) lives and works in Leiden, the Netherlands. In his current work he searches for the transmutational properties of matter. The portraits and sculptures do not have a definite form and posses different realities on how they can be perceived. In order to come to new forms Daniel cuts up paintings, finds things on the street and uses creations made by others. The loose elements from these endeavors are used as disjointed brushstrokes that are reassembled in coherent shapes again, creating an object which holds no truth in shape. His work has been published and exhibited nationally and internationally. Exhibitions include, the national museum of revolution, Cuba; Duo Phillip Akkerman, Sis Josip Gallery, Den Haag; Havana Biënnale (collaboration with Karang (Karina Alonso); Forma prima, El pez soluble Gallery, Mexico; Bloom, Booth Gallery, New York. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Martin's early childhood experiences growing up in the Netherlands His initial career working commercially in computer graphics and his transition into fine art as a full time career Martin's range of sculpting both digitally and physically and how the two mediums intertwine How Martin's shared art studio space, The Plant, benefits him creatively and the power of bringing online artistic relationships to real life Martin's new project, 1606 Residency, in Leiden he's developed with Paintguide and the importance of connecting art collectives globally Finding ways to sustain and raise money to support his projects Removing the gallery system by means of giving power to the artist How goals function only as a journey to bring Martin to the next big thing www.artistdecoded.com www.danielmartin.nl https://www.instagram.com/daniel_martin_art/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Mia: Mia Bergeron is a contemporary female oil painter focused on the dualism of everyday scenes. Rooted in her upbringing in New York City with continuous exposure to modern art at a young age, her paintings also reveal her choice to study classical painting in Florence, Italy. Throughout her work, influences of both contemporary and historical ideas can be seen, whether rooted by her choice of subjects or the exploratory nature of the tools she employs. Her work seeks to show the nebulous aspects of being human, often choosing to pose a question rather than pursue an answer. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Expanding the definitions of unconditional love. Being grateful and observant of personal obstacles as the first step of engagement / change. Her experience with an absence of internal monologue and a heightened sense of physical awareness. Approaching religion as mythology and stories of self. How humans use religion and mythology to rationalize evil and condone immoral action. Her personal way separating from academic and institutional modes of creation while trying to find her personal creative voice. Engaging with art (and people) in person instead of through Instagram and other readily accessible forms of e-media. The craving that human beings have for real connection vs. the illusion of the connection through social media. Disregarding the need for a very natural "tribe mentality." Her personal triggers for anxiety and her methods of reestablishing her mind-body connection when anxiety hits. Breaking down overwhelming tasks both in and outside artistic practice. www.artistdecoded.com www.miabergeron.com https://www.instagram.com/miabergeron/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Christian: Christian Rex van Minnen was born in Providence, RI in 1980 and received his BA from Regis University, Denver in 2002. He has exhibited throughout the US and internationally and was recently awarded an Artist-in-Residence at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen, CO (Fall, 2017). Recent exhibitions include con-figuration, a group exhibit at Postmasters, NY, Juxtapoz x Superflat, co-curated by Takashi Murakami & Evan Pricco at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada and Enantiodromia a solo show at Gallery Poulsen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Public Collections include: Denver Art Museum, Djurhuus Collection, The Christine & Andy Hall Collection, Colección Solo, and the Richard B. Sachs Collection. van Minnen currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Van Minnen's early experiences making art as a child and how his personal experiences developed his mentality towards art A discussion on automatic drawing and mark-making with figuration Van Minnen's inspiration ranging from Titian to the Dutch Golden Age to Kandinsky (Book: Concerning the Spiritual in Art) Developing a connection with art through materials and technique, and also the connection of van Minnen's Dutch heritage Reflecting on his recent book, a monograph of the past fifteen years of his artwork. A look into van Minnen's painting process and technique A conversation on ego, belief, and knowing oneself, specifically touching on paths of transcendence noted in "The Devil's of Loudun" by Aldous Huxley A fascination with tattoos and how they've entered van Minnen's work www.artistdecoded.com Pre-Order Christian Rex van Minnen's Book, "Massa Confusa" www.christianrexvanminnen.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Johan: Born in 1959, Johan Van Mullem lives and works in Belgium. Topics Discussed In This Episode: His beginnings in discovering his art practice His background studying architecture in university How various day jobs in and outside architecture impacted his art practice His approach to painting and creative process His interpretation of the balance between happiness and struggle The nuances of developing ones self through physical activities Painting as a form of meditation The benefits of consistently having a young mindset and the power of positivity Addressing problems within your personal life when they arise Intention of utilizing one's energy www.artistdecoded.com www.johanvanmullem.com https://www.instagram.com/johanvanmullem/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Zoey: Zoey Frank (b. 1987, Boulder, CO) received her MFA in painting from Laguna College of Art and Design in Laguna Beach, California after studying for four years with Juliette Aristides in the Classical Atelier at Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, Washington. She is represented by Danese/Corey Gallery in New York City, and Galerie Mokum in Amsterdam. She has received numerous honors and awards, including three Elizabeth Greenshields grants, the Avigdor Arikha Memorial International Residency Scholarship, the Artist's Magazine All Media Competition Grand Prize of 2012, the Hudson River Fellowship in 2012, and scholarships from the Albert K. Murray Foundation, the Stacey Foundation, and the Art Renewal Center. Her work has been featured in publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, the International Artist Magazine, Artist's Magazine, and Southwest Art. She lives and works in Fort Collins, Colorado. Topics Discussed In This Podcast: Frank's first love of Renaissance paintings and technical beauty Using a collaboration with materials and experimenting with process Creating artworks that are unique and personal by painting mundane objects that focus less on the subject and more on the technical quality Frank's ability to approach paintings of the same subject with different sets of problems to solve Refueling her creative energy by traveling, looking at art, and talking to other artists The importance of maintaining routines to create balance and making time for the business aspect of art The quality of working observationally from an unplanned still life Frank's persistence with applying and getting rejected for art opportunities www.artistdecoded.com zoeyfrank.com https://www.instagram.com/zoeyfrank/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded AD Non-Weekly Round Up #6 with Yoshino and AD co-host Saman Kesh. Topics Discussed: ADHD, creativity, and distraction. Media ingestion for education vs. media ingestion for enjoyment Art vs. commerce Experiencing the loss of a loved one www.artistdecoded.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Yumi: YUMI SAKUGAWA is an Ignatz Awards nominated comic book artist and the author of I THINK I AM IN FRIEND-LOVE WITH YOU and YOUR ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO BECOMING ONE WITH THE UNIVERSE. Her comics have also appeared in The Believer, Bitch, the Best American Non­Required Reading 2014, The Rumpus, Folio, Fjords Review, and other publications. She has also exhibited multimedia installations at the Japanese American National Museum and the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building. A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she lives in Los Angeles. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Drawing, writing, meditation, performance art, and engagement in multiple creative disciplines as an artistic practice and career. Being an extroverted introvert or an "ambivert". Growing up as an Asian American student in both American and Japanese academic systems. Stream of consciousness and dream logic. Using meditation to supplement her mental health. How her meditation surfaces in her work visually. Rediscovering "fun" in the creative process. Using humor as a vehicle to explore and express darker subject matter. The importance of being a female Asian American artist under the projective narratives of both American and Asian patriarchy. The fetishization of Asian American artists and women. Her part in helping other Asian American woman artists achieve visibility. Mental health, personal boundaries, and keeping a balance in her personal relationships and art practice. Giving herself permission to take the time needed to slow down in order to be creative. www.artistdecoded.com www.yumisakugawa.com https://www.instagram.com/yumisakugawa/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Nikolaus: Nikolaus Summerer is a German Director of Photography based in Berlin. He is most well known for his award winning cinematography on the Netflix hit series DARK. He lensed the first two seasons as sole Cinematographer, and is currently busy filming the third and final season. DARK is the most recent of several projects Nikolaus has filmed with director and showrunner Baran bo Odar; a relationship stretching back to their Munich film school days. Following their graduate film "Unter der Sonne" (Under The Sun) they collaborated on two feature films (The Silence and Who Am I) before DARK. "Who Am I" earned Nikolaus the German Cinematography Award, after which he filmed "The Siege of Jadotville", starring Jamie Dornan and Mark Strong. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Personal evolution as a creative DARK Season 1 vs. Season 2 His collaborative partnership with director, Baran bo Odar Summerer's journey as a cinematographer www.niksummerer.com Nikolaus Summerer's IMDB

Nikolaus Summerer is a German Director of Photography based in Berlin. He is most well known for his award winning cinematography on the Netflix hit series DARK. He lensed the first two seasons as sole Cinematographer, and is currently busy filming the third and final season. DARK is the most recent of several projects Nikolaus has filmed with director and showrunner Baran bo Odar; a relationship stretching back to their Munich film school days. Following their graduate film "Unter der Sonne" (Under The Sun) they collaborated on two feature films (The Silence and Who Am I) before DARK. "Who Am I" earned Nikolaus the German Cinematography Award, after which he filmed "The Siege of Jadotville", starring Jamie Dornan and Mark Strong. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Dark (Season 1) How Nikolaus initially got into cinematography When he met Baran bo Odar (Director of Dark) in film school Nikolaus's approach to working with directors His first feature film, Under The Sun (2006) The future of watching films in the cinema Emotional vs. cerebral films www.artistdecoded.com

www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Jerry Hsu is an American professional skateboarder and photographer. His newest photography book entitled "The Beautiful Flower Is The World", depicts his fascination with life's absurdities and showcases Hsu's humorous approach to image making. Show Notes: Introduction (00:00​) When Yoshino challenged Hsu to a Game of S-K-A-T-E (02:43​) Stories Growing up in San Jose, CA (04:43​) "Skate Vision" and Photography (08:02​) Choosing Skating as a Living and the Conflict of Deals (17:46) His new book, "The Beautiful Flower Is The World" & His blog, "Nazi Gold" (22:17) Story of Mass Shooting Insurance and Real Unbelievably Images (30:32​) ​How Jerry Got into Photography (32:35) Impact of Films and Ethics of AI - Ex Machina (Dir. Alex Garland), Generation Wealth (Dir. Lauren Greenfield), Her (Dir. Spike Jonze) (39:40​) Skateboard Culture & Being A Child of Immigrates (50:36​) Hsu's Skateboarding Career VS Family's Wishes (55:10​) Black Swan (Dir. Darren Aronofsky) & Imperfection as the Perfect Skateboard Film (1:01:06​) ​The Influence of Fellow Skateboarders: Louie Barletta, Ed Templeton, Marc Johnson (1:02:58) Finding Like-Minded People and Danger of Confirmation Bias (1:07:33​) The Delusional Reality of Fame and Creativity (1:11:08​) Injuries From Skateboarding (1:14:27​) Psychedelics Helped Change Perspective (1:17:02​) Advice to Artists (1:18:49​) Wrap Up (1:31:55​) www.artistdecoded.com nazigold.tumblr.com