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https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Alex: Alex Grey (born November 29, 1953) is an American visionary artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner. His body of work spans a variety of forms including performance art, process art, installation art, sculpture, visionary art, and painting. Grey is a member of the Integral Institute. He is also on the board of advisors for the Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics, and is the Chair of Wisdom University's Sacred Art Department. He and his wife Allyson Grey are the co-founders of The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), a non-profit church supporting Visionary Culture in Wappingers Falls, New York. Get 15% OFF on all Four Sigmatic products: foursigmatic.com/artist-decoded www.artistdecoded.com alexgrey.com https://www.instagram.com/alexgreycosm/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Joe: Joe Sill is a director based out of Los Angeles. He began studying film at the age of 12, and spent much of his youth learning on his own how to use a camera, edit, and craft visual effects. In 2009, he attended Chapman University to study direction full-time, and in 2013 he created a spec for Tesla that gained Elon Musk’s attention and support, as well as over half a million viewers. The spec jumpstarted a commercial career where he quickly built a resume of work with clients such as Apple, Nike, NASA, Disney and Warner Brothers. In 2016, he created another speculative short film set in the Star Wars universe and caught the attention of 1.5 million viewers — and that same year, he directed his debut feature film, “STRAY”, a sci-fi neo noir starring Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad), Christine Woods (The Walking Dead), and Japanese musician MIYAVI (Unbroken). His work has collectively accumulated over 200 million views thus far. He is currently in post production

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded AD Weekly Round Up #2 w/ Yoshino, Justin Daashuur Hopkins, and Saman Kesh. Topics Discussed: Workaholism Movie recommendation: “Border” (2018) directed by Ali Abbasi Films: “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2009 and 2011), “Let The Right One In” (2008) Saman’s love for Studio Ghibli films www.artistdecoded.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Brian: Brian Higbee comes from an eleven year career in Graphic Design. Early on in his graphic design career he picked up a camera and started shooting photos for his commissioned projects, skateboarding, snowboarding and bands. It soon became obvious that photography held far more appeal than graphic design ever did. So he left home and his comfortable career in pursuit of his passion. He started his career assisting some of the top photographers in the world. This experience along with his sense of light and space, and compositional capability has propelled him into a creative force. His talent has been quickly recognized by Interview Magazine. American Vogue, L'Uomo Vogue, Glamour and many alike, were quick to follow. Subjects Discussed In This Episode: How he transitioned into working as a professional photographer from having an 11 year professional career as a graphic designer Current industry shifts in hiring professional photographers Contributing to

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded AD Weekly Round Up #1 w/ Yoshino, Justin Daashuur Hopkins, and Saman Kesh.

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About David: David Cheifetz is an internationally acclaimed and collected artist who continues to push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting. David and his family live in Olympia, WA. "Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyperrealistic tableaux suggest bizarre and intriguing narratives. Cheifetz paints alla prima, an oil painting technique in which wet paint is applied to previous layers of wet paint. He works without detailed underpainting or studies, creating atmosphere through prominent, expressive brushstrokes and strong chiaroscuro." -Artsy.net www.nohwaveacademy.com/david-cheifetz-still-life Use the promo code below for $25 off Cheifetz online still life workshop ADCHEFEITZ25   www.artistdecoded.com www.davidcheifetz.com https://www.instagram.com/davidcheifetz/

https://www.instagram.com/davidcheifetz/ About Kilo: As if spun from ether, the synthy experimental reflections of Kilo Kish (nee Lakisha Kimberly Robinson) strikingly embody what is intangible - the overwhelmingly complex emotions we sometimes feel but cannot find the language to express. A singer-songwriter, multi-disciplinary artist and designer, Kish’s musical offerings have always been deeply intertwined with her work in other mediums. Her debut EP Homeschool (released April 2, 2012), earned praise for its disarming honesty, marking the genesis of a discography informed by Kish’s deeply self-reflective nature and innate curiosity about the boundaries of human interactions with the world. “I think people liked Homeschool because it felt really naive but also natural. That naturalness of it is almost like catching an artist in their garage band stage,” explained Kish. The EP also provides early insight into Kish’s collaborative process, featuring production and vocals from longtime friends the Internet a

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded Show Notes Ep 57 - Ben Quilty discusses the importance of telling your own story. Why Yoshino started the podcast and what he’s learned over the years Ep 1 - Casey Baugh on being fearless Ep 30 - Daniel Sannwald talks about doubts and anxiety Ep 2 - John Wentz tells us about art being a life long commitment and how Gerhard Richter’s retrospective at SFMOMA saved him from dropping out of art school Ep 63 - Adam Lee on incubating ideas and meeting self-imposed deadlines Ep 20 - Julius Onah on ideation in isolation Ep 64 - Elly Smallwood on why we create Ep 100 - Justin Daashuur Hopkins and Yoshino on collaborating and creating good partnerships Ep 105 - Tunde Adebimpe on figuring it out along the way www.artistdecoded.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Nick: Born in 1985, artist Nick Runge grew up in Colorado. Coming from a creative family of professional artists, he was always interested in drawing and imagining ideas visually. Starting in 2004, he began thinking about art as a career and got the chance to begin small jobs in and out of the comic book industry. After 2006, he worked as an illustrator for various comic companies such as IDW, Dark Horse, and many others. While primarily making a living as a cover artist, he began painting more seriously and started exploring the world of film art and traditionally painted projects, doing various official and private commissions. These days he has stepped away from commercial properties, focusing exclusively on fine art and personal work using oils and watercolor. As a portrait/figurative painter, Nick works from life as well as photography, describing his art as something close to “abstracted realism”, with an objective of expressing as much of the realistic human

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Joseph: Joseph Lee is an actor and self-taught artist who studies faces and the emotions that inhabit them.  Lee focuses on the parallel between external reality and internal process by manipulating everyday faces and objects through segmented brush strokes, color choice, and volume, converging them into a complete and balanced whole. Show Notes: Joseph’s journey into acting Picking up a paintbrush as a reaction to his father’s passing Intuitively thinking with creating artworks Insecurities His role in the, Sundance Award Winning film, “Searching” (2018) Traveling to Korean on an acting job and navigating the social landscape as a foreigner Utilizing a gratitude journal in your daily practice Existential crises SCOPE Art Show 2018 www.artistdecoded.com www.josephleeart.com https://www.instagram.com/joeyunlee/

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Michael: Michael Shaw is an artist and podcast host & producer based in Los Angeles. While working as an artist and writing about art, in late 2011 he started The Conversation Art Podcast, a show that “goes behind the scenes and between the lines of the contemporary art worlds.” Inspired by his own experiences holding down a variety of jobs and projects over the years to support himself, and wanting to reach a wider audience than the niche of the art world, he created his 2nd podcast, How I Get By, to address concepts including day jobs, living on a wide spectrum of income levels and general work/life satisfaction. You can see his art at michaelshawstudio.com Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why he started his podcast, “The Conversation: Art Podcast” Our experiences podcasting and our interactions with listeners Social experimentation Collaboration Seneca Obscure films The Italian Film, “The Best of Youth” The films, “Lady Bird”, “Manchester b

Linus Sandgren is a Oscar and Academy Award winning Swedish cinematographer best known for his work on the films La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and American Hustle (2013). www.artistdecoded.com

Isaac Bauman is a cinematographer and photographer based in Los Angeles. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Bauman talks about the latest feature film he worked on entitled “Bloodline” Counteracting comfortability in one’s art form Adapting under pressure and embracing resistance A lighting technique called “blue moonlight” Understanding human psychology for team communication on film sets Surviving as an artist Compromising one’s artistic vision to service a client’s commercial needs What it takes to make a good collaborative partnership Kesh and Bauman’s film project, “Controller” Building respect for the people you work with How Bauman got into photography Exploration being the cornerstone of the artistic journey The power of listening Dealing with our own demons Dealing with creative differences www.artistdecoded.com

Tunde Adebimpe is a musician, actor, director, and visual artist best know for being the frontman of the band TV On The Radio. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The power of telling your personal story His solo exhibition at NOH/WAVE entitled, “The Full Catastrophe”, opening Oct 31st The importance of forgiving others Poisoning yourself with negative thoughts Tapping into the child-like self Clarity in having children Tunde growing up in Nigeria between the ages of 5 – 10 Using journaling as a tool in your daily practice Revisiting ideas of the past The consciousness stream Parenting How Tunde navigates between creating with different artistic mediums Creative partnerships Settings expectations or not setting them at all The reason why he got into acting Relinquishing control of a project once you put it out into the world “The Square” directed by Ruben Östlund Bruce Lee’s “Enter The Dragon” www.artistdecoded.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Jordan: As an artist in the group BASECAMP, Jordan Reyes has released records on the label end via OWSLA/Atlantic & Independently Popular, while playing Bonnaroo, Osheaga and touring with Chvrches, Phantogram, and more. As producer, Jordan has had multiple cuts with blackbear, Mike Shinoda, KYLE, Donna Missal, Terror Jr, Wes Period, Doja Cat and many more.  Currently, Jordan is developing a new artist project by name of bodyimage. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Psychedelics Synesthesia The awareness of subtle nuances and details in constructing music Reyes explains his time creating music with his group, Basecamp Having strength within one’s sensitivities The industrial and technological revolutions How physical activity can fuel a more efficient creative practice Religion vs. spirituality Shifts and evolutions in life Creating artwork within certain boundaries www.artistdecoded.com https://www.instagram.com/j_____r____/

Rina Yang is a director of photography based in London. She grew up in a small city in Japan, where she studied still life and portrait painting. Yang is a highly accomplished cinematographer who has worked with clients such as: Netflix, Nike, Vice, and Saatchi & Saatchi, and musicians including: Kendrick Lamar, FKA Twigs, Vince Staples, Charli XCX, and many more. www.artistdecoded.com Instagram: @the_rinayang @saman_kesh @yoshinostudios

Mia Bergeron is a figurative oil painter that oscillates between classical and expressionistic painting. Rooted in her upbringing in New York City with continuous exposure to modern art, her paintings also reveal her choice to study classical painting in Florence, Italy under Charles H. Cecil in her twenties. Heavily influenced by historical artists such as Diego Velázquez, Titian, Anthony van Dyck and John Singer Sargent, her paintings are also shaped by current artists such as Alex Kanevsky, Ann Gale, and Adrian Ghenie.  Mia’s education was rooted in formal portraiture from life- she spent thousands of hours painting people and watching tweaks in eyebrows, mouths that shifted with fatigue, shoulders that grew heavy. These changes were minuscule, and yet were the markings and delineations of time. She is enamored with the nuance, variation, and subtlety that observation provides. Although narrative has been an undercurrent in Mia’s work for years, it is only recently, after being consumed with the purely vis

Tobias Schliessler most recently lensed Ava Duvernay’s adaptation of A WRINKLE IN TIME for Disney, starring Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Reese Witherspoon. Schliessler also recently shot Bill Condon’s visually stunning film BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, starring Emma Watson and Luke Evans. Condon and Schliessler first teamed up on the Academy Award winning film DREAMGIRLS, followed by THE FIFTH ESTATE, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and more recently, the beautifully shot MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen. Last year Schliessler lensed Peter Berg’s Boston Marathon drama PATRIOT’S DAY, starring Mark Wahlberg. Berg and Schliessler previously collaborated on a number of films including: the action/drama LONE SURVIVOR, also starring Mark Wahlberg; the sci-fi thriller BATTLESHIP; HANCOCK, starring Will Smith; the high school football drama FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS; and THE RUNDOWN, starring The Rock. Other notable credits include Tony Scott’s crime thriller THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123; as well as Antoine Fuqua’s BAIT, starring

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Justin: Justin Daashuur Hopkins is an artist based in Los Angeles, CA. He is also the Co-Founder / Art Director of LA based art collective, NOH/WAVE. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Music The origin story of NOH/WAVE Justin’s introduction into illustrating and working as a professional illustrator at the age of 14 Traditional educational systems Creative business partnerships The challenges of working with commercial clients Balancing out one’s ego Defining purpose in one’s life Cultural movements Joseph Campbell Justin and Yoshino’s childhood The film, “The Florida Project” by director Sean Baker “The Book of Five Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi “Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid” by Douglas Hofstadter Robert Rodriguez and resourcefulness The tower metaphor Vasyl Lomachenko www.artistdecoded.com nohwave.co justindaashuurhopkins.com

  https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Aja: Aja Daashuur is a Los Angeles based Certified Intuitive & Transformational Life Coach (LPI), Spirit Guide Medium, Clairvoyant, Akashic Records Reader, Sound Bath Practitioner, Altar Consultant and founder of Spirit House Collective, an all women-identifying community group. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Growing up encountering spirits Depression Opening yourself up to creating more flow in your life Witnessing possessions Shifting your perspective of failures into lessons Protecting your energy Empaths Connecting with your spirit guides www.artistdecoded.com www.thespiritguidecoach.com www.instagram.com/thespiritguidecoach/