Artist Decoded By Yoshino

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Hollis: Hollis Heichemer was born in Binghamton, New York and now currently lives and works in New Hampshire. Heichemer’s work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at Hollis Taggart Galleries and J. Cacciola Gallery in New York, and Gross McCleaf Gallery and Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia . Hollis has participated in a wide range of group exhibitions, including most recently at Stanek Gallery in Philadelphia and Dolby Chadwick Gallery in San Francisco. She received her BS from Ohio University and her MA at Seton Hall University. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How Heichemer creates experience, connectivity, and insight in her abstract works Spending time outside, and how her experiences in nature inspire her work in the studio How physical activity is a big part of Heichemer's life Reflecting on taking art classes as a child and choosing not to pursue art school Her marriage to fellow artist, Alex Kanevsky, and living in the country How art serves as a m

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Maja: Maja Ruznic, a prolific and active artist, is primarily a painter, a storyteller who conjures form and narrative from ground up mineral, smeared oil, and stained canvas. Born in Bosnia and Hercegovina in 1983, Ruznic immigrated to the United States with her family in 1995, settling on the West Coast where she eventually went on to study at the University of California, Berkeley, later receiving an MFA from the California College of Arts. Ruznic’s often-quoted biography – a refugee who escaped the Bosnian War – is only the beginning of her journey. Ruznic’s vivid paintings speak for themselves, depicting figures that seem to emerge from the caverns of human history, from within their own supports, and somehow from within the viewer’s own recollections. These paintings breach something intrinsically human and Ruznic guides us deftly with dark humor and complex representations, not dissimilar to Werner Herzog’s wry, but poignant 3-D documentary depicting the ol

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Josh: Josh Peck is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and YouTube personality. Peck began his career as a child actor in the late 90s and early 2000s, and had an early role on The Amanda Show from 2000 to 2002. Peck rose to prominence for the role of Josh Nichols alongside Drake Bell's character in the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, and in its two television films in 2006 and 2008. He then acted in films such as Mean Creek (2004), Drillbit Taylor (2008), The Wackness (2008), ATM (2012), Red Dawn (2012), Battle of the Year (2013), Danny Collins (2015), and Take the 10 (2017). Peck provided the voice of Eddie in the Ice Age franchise since Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), and voiced Casey Jones in the Nickelodeon animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017). He also starred with John Stamos in the Fox comedy series Grandfathered (2015–2016). In 2017, Peck started a comedic lifestyle YouTube channel, Shua Vlogs, featuring David

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Josh: Joshua Hagler lived and worked in San Francisco and then Los Angeles for fifteen years before moving to rural New Mexico in late 2017 as a grant recipient of the year-long Roswell Artist in Residence Program. He was born at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho in 1979 and is a first-generation college graduate with a visual communications degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Having not attended an art school or received an MFA, Hagler refers to himself as a working class artist. Not a stranger to class bias in the art world, self-directed research and travel has underpinned Hagler’s career and is essential to how the artist integrates creative influences with his life experience. ​ While most of Hagler’s early work responded directly to a difficult past within a variety of religious groups and their unspoken implications for the artist and his family, the later work has sought to understand religion in a deeper way. To Hagler’s mind, one finds t

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 Neth

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 c

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 mar

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

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 healt

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 Nikola

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

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) & Imperf

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Paul: Paul Cristina was born in Cleveland, OH in August of 1983. Cristina’s work focuses on combining disparate aesthetics through the experimentation of various styles and mediums, while using drawing as a primary foundation for his development. He currently lives and works in South Carolina. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The importance of having wholesome and creative relationships Paul getting his footing as a creative without a support community Working hourly wage jobs that took away from art as a full time practice Cristina's original pursuit of music How being a paramedic taught Cristina to maintain a presence of confidence and composure in all aspects of life Cristina's evolution from drawing with pen in sketchbooks to mixed media on large scale canvases Robert Rauschenberg's early influence on Cristina Turning points in Cristina's life that pushed him towards art Drawing both from imagination and from a deliberate effort to get better at drawing www

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded AD Non-Weekly Round Up #6 with Yoshino and guest John Wentz Topics Discussed: “The Plant” an artist collective and residency based in The Netherlands co-founded by artist Daniel Martin Pondering life lessons Trying to be more positive Unconditional Love Utilizing gratitude in your daily practice Using organizational apps such as Google Keep, Evernote, Notion, and Trello in your daily practice Books: Mastery of Self and The Four Agreements Films, Documentaries, TV Shows: Brightburn, The Great Hack, Rashomon, Luce, Swamp Thing, Hereditary, Rosemary’s Baby Philosophers: Jean Baudrillard and Jean-François Lyotard www.artistdecoded.com

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Marie: Marie Tomanova, born in former Czechoslovakia, Tomanova grew up in a small border town in South Moravia. She received BFA in Studio Art from Masaryk University in 2007 and MFA in Painting from Faculty of Fine Arts at University of Technology, Czech Republic in 2010. After finishing her studies she left to United States and currently lives and works in NYC. Since then her work has changed dramatically in approach, mediums, and themes. She has been dealing with issues of displacement, identity, inclusivity, gender, and sexuality through photography and video in her current two main projects: photo-based Self-portraits, in which she address the issue of displacement and finding place in the American landscape and Young American, which was released as a solo show at Czech Center New York (2018) and addresses issues of displacement, belonging and fitting into the American landscape in a social aspect. Paradigm Publishing will publish her first monograph Young

  https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Julius: Julius Onah was born on February 10, 1983 in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. He is a producer and director, known for The Girl Is In Trouble (2015) and Luce (2019). Topics Discussed In This Episode: Onah’s feature film that just launched entitled, Luce. How he started working with writer and collaborative partner, J.C. Lee Creating in isolation Tapping into the sub-conscious state of mind through physical activities Clarity of vision and intentionality Creating and pitching the right amount of controlled chaos Movies and Documentaries discussed: The Matrix, The Great Hack, Social_Animals, Jawline Writers discussed: Marshall Mcluhan and Tennessee Williams Akira Kurosawa (Director) www.artistdecoded.com Julius Onah’s IMDB  

https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded AD Non-Weekly Round Up #5 with Yoshino and Saman Kesh Yoshino tearing his meniscus A music video that Saman Kesh and Justin Daashuur Hopkins directed with musicians, Meg & Dia Kesh’s struggles and realizations with ADD Serial killers Gore, violence, visceral films Video games: Resident Evil 2 Remake Music: Gogo Penguin, The Bad Plus Films and TV Shows talked about: Audition (1999), Blue Ruin (2013), Botched Up Bodies, Friends, Irreversible (2002), Luce (2019), Midsommar (2019), Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019), Toy Story 4 (2019) www.artistdecoded.com

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 and in 2018 released his first book, Misophonia, through Sacred Bones Records. His client list includes MCQ Alexander McQueen, The New York Times, Hugo Boss, Dita Eyewear, and The Atlantic. Draxler is also one of an upcoming three person exhibition opening at No Gallery in Los Angeles September 7th. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Draxler's experiences moving to LA and living off-grid in Wisconsin Definitions of success and personal growth The effects of religious upbringings Hardcore and metal bands offering rebellion against religion and aesthetic freedoms How boxing, basketball, and running have offered growth in Draxler's creative process The effects of expectations on the creative process Draxler's reflecti