Artist Decoded by Yoshino

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Elly: Originally from Ottawa, Elly Smallwood graduated from OCAD University in 2011 and now works as an artist in Toronto. Her paintings are intensely personal, a visual exploration of her mind and body, and those of the people around her. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Female sexuality in art The ephemeral feelings involved while painting Ron Mueck's sculptures The business of art Pricing artwork Nymphomaniacs www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios www.elly.ca www.instagram.com/ellysmallwood/

Adam Lee is an Australian artist working from his country studio at the foothills of the Macedon Ranges just outside of Melbourne, Australia. His practice focuses on a re-interpretation of painting and drawing traditions and references a wide range of sources, incorporating biblical narratives, natural history, historical and colonial documentary photography, contemporary music and film, and varying literary sources. Employing new evaluations of landscape painting and old world portraiture Lee investigates humanity's interface with the environment of the natural world and its relationship to ideas of a timeless zone of the divine. Topics discussed in this episode: Accepting the unexpected Allowing the process of creating artwork guide you Embracing inspiration Describes his newest body of work, "Lament Asunder" Anselm Kiefer Chris Ofili Creative problem solving within paintings Understanding writers block The business side of the gallery system Ben Abraham www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path. He's also known for his podcasts History On Fire and The Drunken Taoist. How martial arts and physical activity can change your life Developing mental toughness The ability and willingness to challenge yourself Making small improvements to your life Joe Rogan The reasons why he started his podcasts The Drunk Taoist and History On Fire Existing as yourself Living an unedited existence Tackling fear Understanding work from a conscious perspective www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Anthony Lister was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1979. He graduated from the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane in 2001 and traveled to New York soon after where he mentored under the auspices Max Gimblett, one of New Zealand's most influential living artists. Lister began painting on the streets at the age of 17; a location which has become a key part of his practice as a space where he can take pleasure in his 'hobby' of producing art rather than the 'craft' of studio work. He has since exhibited his work extensively within Australia and internationally both in the gallery and on the streets. He is considered to be one of Australia's most renowned contemporary artists. Topics Discussed: The process of creating his artwork Exploring the idea of "adventure painting" A curious exploration of the dualities of life Skateboarding abstracting itself into artwork Creative and mental breakthroughs Tactility of art changing or being lost with the advent of technologies His virtual reality app Decorating the apocalypse Seeing artwork in the flesh His love for the work of Egon Schiele www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Artist Decoded host, Yoshino, is interviewed by Cory Allen. This interview was originally on Cory's podcast The Astral Hustle. www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

HONNE is a UK based soul musical duo formed by co-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist James Hatcher and frontman Andy Clutterbuck. HONNE's name is derived from the Japanese words, honne and tatemae, which describe the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires (honne) and the behavior and opinions one displays in public (tatemae). www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Brian Shevlin is the owner and founder of The Con Artist Collective which is an artist community, creative co-working space and gallery founded in early 2010. The collective is located in The Lower East Side in New York City. They are an active community of creatives, curating group shows & social events, encouraging collaboration & inspiring imagination. Interviewer for this episode is photographer and podcaster, Michael Donovan. www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Ben Quilty was born in Sydney, Australia in 1973. He has an Honorary Doctorate from Western Sydney University, a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Sydney College of the Arts, a Bachelor of Visual Communication from the School of Design at the University of Western Sydney and certificate level studies in Aboriginal History and Culture from Monash University. Widely known for his thick, gestural oil paintings Quilty has explored a range of themes throughout his career. From the dangerous coming of age rituals of young Australian men, to the complex social history of our country, he is constantly critiquing notions of identity, patriotism and belonging. He won the 2002 Brett Whitely Traveling Art Scholarship, the 2007 National Self Portrait Prize, the 2009 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, the 2011 Archibald Prize and most recently the Prudential Eye Award for Contemporary Art in Singapore. His work is represented in the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, QAGOMA and the Museum of Contemporary Art along with numerous regional and private collections. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Making work about who you are Writer's block being a fallacy. How there's no shortage of things to talk about in your artwork. Curating your artistic vision His trip to Lebanon and following the Syrian border to view refugee camps Using writing as a creative medium while traveling His love and interest in human rights Myuran Sukumaran's story and Ben's involvement with teaching him how to paint while Myuran was imprisoned in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Myuran was later executed by firing squad for the charges. The debauchery of young masculinity Western cultures lacking rites of passage ceremonies The economic rationalization of education Contemporary trends in the art market Dissection of the survival and / or death of painting David Hockney's iPad art Spending time with his children Australian Frontier Wars Larrikinism Vincent Namatjira www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Born December 21st, 1990; Matthew Ryan Herget is an emerging self-taught artist from Miami, FL. After attending University for two years, Herget opted to leave formal education to pursue his personal calling in life; to live as a contemporary explorer. Herget's work is what he calls, a "constant collaboration" between himself at all points in his life. The evolution of his work mimics the evolution of his own self - a student of life, the mind, nature, and spirituality; Herget continues to explore anew without losing the childlike confidence that propelled him to the person he is today. Earlier paintings consist of juxtapositions of visual metaphors that tend to represent overcoming personal fears and limitations. These juxtapositions mix serious tones with playful imagery: an ode to finding who he is while at the same time never forgetting where he was. Newer paintings jump in and out of the boundaries of form and abstraction. Occasionally paintings are figurative while others take the shape of full on abstraction: a reflection of where Matthew is currently in his personal journey. Matthew's process in the studio is that of high-energy and adventure. Paintings usually begin with no set concept and evolve into a dialogue of mark-making and feeling between the painter and painting. Dozens of paintings are often worked on at the same time and rotated throughout the studio. His painting style relies heavily on instinct, risk, and uncertainty. Things that are learned today may be dropped tomorrow in an effort to consistently keep oneself open to change and discovery. Herget's main focus is making the process the reward, and to allowing that process and inner voice to mold and evolve what comes of the process, as it pleases. "Each piece is a journey in-and-of itself. I'm constantly trying to take it somewhere that I haven't been before. The way I paint is kind of a metaphor for who I am, and why I'm here. It's not about taking it to a point where you can see something; it's about bringing it to a place where you can feel something. We all have a space suit on; whether it sits in the closet or goes to the moon is a choice we get to make. It's a constant mission of finding ourselves. I think that pursuit is nurtured by consistently pushing ourselves further than we did yesterday. That's how we change, grow, and evolve. That's what these paintings are about. It's pretty simple, but means a lot to me." Matthew Ryan Herget currently works out of Los Angeles, CA. Show Notes: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:47 - Live in Art Basel 0:06:08 - Trusting In More Abstract Work 0:10:17 - Psychedelics in Dog Parks 0:15:31 - Psychedelics Opening Mental Portals 0:18:21 - Plants, Shamans, and Community 0:21:06 - Different Mental Access Points Through Psychedelics 0:24:37 - Tie-Dye Shirt Trip 0:25:37 - Artistic Process With Psychedelics 0:27:17 - Social Conditioning and Growing Up 0:32:28 - Dropping Out of College and Manifesting Art Career 0:39:10 - Generational Curses, Eckhart Tolle, and Letting Go 0:47:16 - Manifestation of God 0:48:11 - Time at Artist For Peace and Justice 0:58:33 - Traveling and Experiencing Life 1:02:57 - Advice to Artists 1:05:27 - Wrap Up www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Born during his parents' flight from Cambodia in the wake of the Khmer Rogue genocide, Andrew Hem grew up poised in the balance between two cultures - the rural animistic society of his Khmer ancestors, and the dynamic urban arts of the tough Los Angeles neighborhood where his family eventually came to rest. Fascinated by graffiti at an early age, he honed his skills with graphics and composition on the walls of the city before following a passion for figure drawing to a degree in illustration from Art Center College of Design. Working in gouache, oil and acrylic, he weaves atmospheric, richly textured narratives in a vivid palette of twilight blues enlivened by swaths of deep red and splashes of golden light. His haunting impressions of culture and landscape evoke the life of the spirit through the visionary manifestation of memories and dreams. Over the six years since his graduation from Art Center with a B.F.A. in Illustration, Andrew Hem has exhibited in venues worldwide, from Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York and the Portsmouth Museum of Art in New Hampshire to solo and group exhibitions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Nashville, Miami, Toronto, Zurich and Leece, Italy. He has lectured at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida. His personal work has been featured in Beyond Illustration, the Society of Illustrators annual, Communication Arts, Spectrum, American Illustration, 3x3, Swallow and Hi-Fructose, among others, and his illustration clients have included The Atlantic, New Scientist, the Los Angeles Times, the Fort Worth Opera, Adidas and Lucky Brand Jeans. He lives and works in Los Angeles. Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 03:18 - Art Center Stories 08:10 - Getting Into Art, Graffiti, and 90s Gangsters 14:48 - Fleeing Genocide as a Baby 16:04 - Cambodia Hand in Hand with Donut Shop 17:52 - Mom on Instagram and Acting 21:55 - Geek in the Day, Tagger by Night 24:03 - Getting Arrested and Quitting Tagging Cold Turkey 26:08 - Santa Monica College 27:01 - Color, Figure Painting, Street Art, and Landscapes 28:45 - Artists Influences 30:54 - Journey From Art Center to the White House 33:41 - Traveling Doing Murals 43:45 - What's Coming Up Next 46:27 - Wrap Up www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios