Artist Decoded By Yoshino

Casey is a painter based in New York City. Topics discussed in this episode: Accepting imperfections Explanation of his upcoming solo exhibit, "Exposed" Being honest with oneself Creating visceral and guttural artwork Absorbing inspiration and life experiences Taking risks Balancing artistic, creative, and business practices Setting up monetary systems to allow yourself the freedom to create art for a living Tony Robbins Films Comparing films to paintings www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Rebecca Farr (b. 1973, Los Angeles, California) Lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Rebecca Farr recently exhibited her most recent show at Klowden Mann, Out of Nothing and was reviewed by New American Paintings. In 2015, Farr was awarded a residency at Kaus Australis in Rotterdam, and was featured in a group exhibition at Kaus in the Fall of 2015. Farr has exhibited in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Houston, Istanbul, Rotterdam, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her work is held in private collections both nationally and internationally, and she recently completed two years as faculty artist in the education department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art where she has been developing youth driven public works. Rebecca is the founder of CREATE/ACTION, an artist driven community organizing collective based in Los Angeles. www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded This podcast episode was originally recorded in Los Angeles, CA @ NOH/WAVE's event entitled MIND/WAVE on March 18th, 2017 with guest speakers Joshua Hagler, Jarell Perry, Maja Ruznic, and Yoshino. www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Unit London is an arts space and gallery founded in 2013 by Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt. Unit London was born from a desire to break down the barriers of elitism and to include people in the contemporary art world - whether they are enthusiasts, first-timers, new collectors, or seasoned collectors and institutions - they strongly believe that everybody should be able to enjoy the world's most amazing art.  Topics Discussed In This Episode: The next generation of galleries Pop-up gallery experiences Making art more accessible Unit London was started with the approach of identifying 3 problems in the art world and a need to change these problems: art being exclusive and elitist, certain deserving artists not being celebrated, artists not having social recognition and relevancy. Defining your "why" and your "story" The importance of starting a business that connects with their audience on an emotional level www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Justin Hopkins interviews Martin Wittfooth and Sergio Barrale. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Being in control of yourself even if you're not in control of outside forces Sergio's car exploding while driving cross country Plant medicines Letting go of materialistic possessions The importance of family Not letting bad situations dictate your happiness Psychedelic experiences Martin leaving NYC to live in Woodstock Reflections on Martin's dog Luna Lessening one's own ego Being lost in a big city How Sergio and Martin met each other UFC Martin explains his work Terence McKenna www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

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/artistdeco

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 apoc

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 G

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

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

Paul Jung is a New York based artist, born in Taiwan, grew up in Australia, and educated in Italy. Jung received his BFA in graphic design in Milan, Italy, from the Istituto Europeo di Design in 2009, and his MFA from School of Visual Arts for Fashion Photography in 2013. Currently he works on an ongoing collaboration with fashion designer Melitta Baumeister. Jung has currently two published photographic books, and explores hyperreal environment in photography and film.  www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Eddie Bravo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jean Jacques Machado. Bravo made his mark in competitive Jiu Jitsu by submitting Royler Gracie at ADCC Championship (2003), after which he launched his 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu program which became widely publicized and gathered a huge following in the grappling and MMA circuits. Eddie's views on grappling, heavily reliant on positions such as "the rubber guard", "the twister" and "the lock down", caught the eye of several MMA fighers who sought Bravo to learn the system, fighters such as Alan Belcher, Matt Horwich, and Vinny Magalhaes.  Hosted by: Yoshino X Hannah Vandermolen www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Olivia Bee (born in Portland, Oregon, 1994) is photographer based in Brooklyn, NY, and Los Angeles, CA. After the recognition received for her photographs on social media. Converse commissioned Bee, at the age of fifteen, to shoot her first ad. She has since gone on to shoot campaigns for brands such as Hermes, Levi's, and editorial features for publications such as Vogue, New York, the New York Times, and Le Monde. Her photography has been featured in three solo shows at Agnes B. New York, Apeture, New York, and Bernal Espacio, Madrid. She is intrigued by the beauty of everyday life and how the beauty of memories (real or imagined) touches us. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Passion Combining talent, drive, and passion Her thoughts on failing and the importance of it Being intentional while at the same time leaving room for spontaneous occurrences to happen Her narrative character studies Her love for Neil Young's vulnerability and honesty Pouring your heart and soul into your process Exploring fear and g

Duke Johnson is a graduate of NYC and the American Film Institute. Anomalisa, which Duke directed alongside Charlie Kaufman, is his first feature film and was nominated for an Academy Award in the Animated Feature Film category. Duke's previous credits include the Adult Swim shows Moral Orel, Mary Shelley's Frankenhole and Beforel Orel. He directed the Emmy Award winning episode of NBC's Community: Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Spirituality How he met collaborative partner Dino Stamatopoulos Collaborating with Charlie Kaufman A film being a metaphor Approaching film from a visual standpoint Necessity being the mother of creativity The gap between your taste level and your ability www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

Saman Kesh is an Iranian-American filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is known for his narrative music video work for notable artists such as Basement Jaxx, Calvin Harris, Kygo, Placebo, !!! (chk chk chk), Vitalic, Apparat and Porter Robinson. www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios