Creative Happy Hour
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCreative Happy Hour is that magical moment in which you leave behind your obligations, hang out with other fun creatives: artists, writers, musicians, thinkers, or creative entrepreneurs, and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
Each week, we'll riff on a different cocktail or wine, which will inspire a thematic discussion on an issue that affects creatives, artists, crafters, entrepreneurs, or anyone trying to figure out what's next in their c creative happy life.
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The secret to being a better artist- What makes art good or bad?
December 14, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 73.4 MBWhat's the secret to being more creative and better at art? The answer might surprise you. In this uplifting episode, we talk about good art, bad art, and art that flies away. You'll also get to explore the repulsive candidates for the world's most disgusting cocktail and learn about the Museum of Bad art in Boston. Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
How can multipassionate creatives build a cohesive personal brand?
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 83 MBThink Frida Kahlo. Karl Lagerfeld. Lady Gaga. Andy Warhol. Creatives whose work, life, style, and values are inextricably enmeshed, exponentially increasing their creative reach and impact. That is the power of the personal brand. A brand clearly communicates its values, goals, and value added to its ideal customers. But creating a brand is daunting, isn't it? And how do you achieve this clarity if you're a multipassionate creative, artist, or creative entrepreneur?
Starting over on social media (for multi passionate creatives)
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBLove it or hate it, social media is the top way that most creatives, artists, writers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs can showcase who they are and what they do. But at some point, many of us have perhaps felt frustrated: social media, or the algorithm, doesn't seem to be working for us anymore. Our old accounts are stale, with low engagement, or they show a version of ourselves that doesn't align with who we are, or who we want to be. Our feeds are clogged with uninspiring content fr...
Law of Attraction for creatives: Manifesting your best creative life
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 90.7 MBYou may have read The Secret and thought, "well that is a creatively crafted load of bullshit." That Ferrari from your vision board never materialized, you've tried repeating affirmations in the mirror, but your book is still not a bestseller and your paintings aren't being shown at Art Basel this year...so you decided that this manifesting stuff was ridiculous. Wait. Actual scientific research has proven that the principles of manifesting do work when you are trying to build your best creat...
Trendy or trend proof? Trends, creativity & creative entrepreneurship
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 85.9 MBEverywhere you see the headlines touting new trends that we MUST adopt if we want to remain competitive in the artistic, creative, and entrepreneurial space. But what is a trend? How does it begin, peak, and fizzle out, and should we adopt trends or focus on being iconoclasts? What are some of the most egregious trends that have shaped the art and creative worlds, and what are some of the creative marketing trends we should be aware of as artists, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs? Get d...
Why multi passionate creatives should start a podcast...and how!
November 09, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 83.2 MBWhen you’re a multi passionate creative, having a podcast can be a great way to explore, express, and promote some of your many passions. Podcasting can give you newfound authority, hone your voice, and give you access to other extraordinarily inspiring creatives. But most busy creatives assume it's hard to do, or that it takes too much time or technical skills. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we'll be drinking Tide Pod shots and getting drunk on the creative possibilities of startin...
The creative entrepreneur's secret weapon: creative marketing
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 84.7 MBWhen you're an artist, a creative or a creative entrepreneur, marketing your work is hard. It can feel too much like self-promotion, it can feel like it takes time out of our creative pursuits, and many of us wish it wasn't part of our job. The bad news is, marketing is very much part of your job, whether you're an artist, a writer, a musician, a crafter, or a creative entrepreneur. The good news is, creative marketing can really make a huge difference in your business, and most creatives ...
FEAR: How it impacts creativity and your creative success
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 90.4 MBMany multi-passionate creatives have tons of great ideas all the time. When they move on to the next idea without seeing one side through, some people assume that it's because they got bored or because of shiny object syndrome. But that's not the complete story. Often creative ideas and projects remain unfinished or even don't get started because fear makes us talk ourselves out of it. In this episode we discuss fear, fears that are common to creatives, such as fear of failure, fear of succe...
How to beat imposter syndrome to become your authentic creative self
October 19, 2021 16:26 - 38 minutes - 72.5 MBImposter syndrome- that sinking feeling of being a fraud, of not being good enough, that certitude that you're going to get found out and exposed as a fake at any moment- affects a disproportionate number of high achieving creatives, actors, writers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. In this episode we get drunk on the creative possibilities of how to reframe impostor syndrome to become your most authentic, fearless creative self.
How to become an expert when you're a multipassionate creative
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 63.6 MBMultipassionate creatives and multipassionate entrepreneurs are people who tend to explore many passions. Often our careers and paychecks reflect that, and we feel that we are not taken seriously. Becoming an expert sounds like it doesn’t gel with the personality of a multipassionate creative, but in fact expertise is the logical career path. In this episode we talk about why being an expert is important especially for a multi passionate creative, how to decide on an area of expertise, how t...
The Laziness Myth- How Laziness is crucial for creativity
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBBeing lazy is equated to wasting your life. Our society rewards the overachievers, the productive people who manage to "get it all done." But it's never enough, it can lead to burnout, and that's not the way to foster the kind of creativity that leads to new inventions, innovation, and groundbreaking art. In this episode we discuss Dr Devon Price's book, "Laziness Does Not Exist," and explore how to be more, not less, lazy.
The creative magic of storytelling
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBHow do you make your creative concept stick? How do you reach an audience and inspire people to drink the creative KoolAid of whatever you're selling be it writing, art music, or products? The answer is simple: Effective storytelling. Storytelling has multiple educational, psychological, and creative benefits as well as being the centerpiece of any creative marketing strategy for artists, writers, and creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and PR executives. How can you leverage the creative p...
Starting a Creative Business: Entrepreneurship for Creatives 101
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 93.9 MBIf you're an artist, writer, musician, or creative thinking of entrepreneurship, consider this episode of Creative Happy Hour your accelerated Creative MBA. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities of starting your own creative business, from ideation to analytics, in lingo that won't scare off creatives. We'll also be chatting with serial creative entrepreneur and creative biz owner Jill Cherry, the multi passionate creative behind Modern Quilt Co. about making money as a creati...
Are you a multi passionate creative?
September 14, 2021 16:16 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MBToo many people see a multi passionate creative and think “flighty,” "scattered," or, even worse, "Jack of all trades, master of none." But being a multi-passionate creative is a gift. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, you'll learn different strategies for being productive while being multi-passionate and how to build your cohesive personal brand as a multi passionate creative entrepreneur. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities with Passion Fruit Mules.
Quantity vs Quality: Which one yields better creative results
September 08, 2021 03:10 - 39 minutes - 73.8 MBSome artists and creatives will have you believe that it is better to create a masterpiece or two and nothing else than it is to produce a huge body of work. Others argue that going for quantity will inevitably yield a few works of genius and also improve productivity and creative thinking. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, get drunk on the creative possibilities of not taking yourself so seriously as a creative and engaging in creative play in order to ultimately get bette...
Hey Creative- Need a break? Here's how to do it right.
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 98.6 MBCreative Happy Hour is starting a new adventure! Hell no, we’re not quitting! We’re taking a short two week hiatus before starting up again on season 5... and hopefully organizing live events in our new hometown of Santa Barbara CA! In this episode we’ll be talking about creative breaks: -When to take a break. -Creative benefits of a break. -How to make the most of a break. -How to build breaks into your everyday life to boost creativity and productivity. We'll also be talking w...
Why is authenticity trending? And what does this mean for creatives?
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 99.8 MBAuthenticity is trending. You would think that authenticity comes naturally, but in a world where we're all building personal brands and making decisions on how to present ourselves on social media as an individual, a brand, or a company, that's not necessarily true! Still, marketing gurus tell us that being authentic is the only real way to set ourselves apart, break through the noise, and organically gain followers and clients. Today we’ll be talking about that seemingly elusive qualit...
Dream Jobs for Creatives & Creative Careers in Tech
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBRemember what you wanted to be when you grew up? There's a good chance that your childhood career dreams were a lot more creative- and, well, a lot more fun than your job prospects or your current job reality. Some of you went straight to the Plan B career. Others explored a job in the arts but never quite managed to get past the starving artist stage. Today, there are limitless opportunities for creatives to embark on careers that are rewarding both creatively and financially. On this wee...
The magic creative tool in your pocket: Making your Smartphone work for your creativity
May 11, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 80.3 MBYour smartphone is designed to be addictive: with its bright colors, engaging apps, and the way it brings everything you could possibly want, from entertainment to social connection, to news, to productivity, right to your fingertips, it's no wonder we always have our phones within arm's reach. Yes, your phone can be a huge distraction. It can be the thing that prevents you from doing your work and getting into your creative zone, whether you're an artist, a writer, a musician, a creative ...
What are you afraid of? Pushing past fear to embrace your creativity
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 74.1 MBWhat are you scared of? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we'll be discussing how fear negatively impacts creativity and creative output, different fears that are common to most creatives, the fear-vulnerability connection, and why creatives in particular are susceptible to being blocked by fear. We'll also give you step-by-step directions on how to push past fear in order to be your best creative self, whether you're an artist, a musician, a writer, a creative, or a creative entrepren...
How to Keep Perfectionism from Killing Your Creativity
April 27, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 77.6 MBThere is no question that perfectionism can be what pushes artists, writers, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs to create in the first place. It can be what makes you strive to be better as a creative. But there is no question that perfectionism can negatively impact your creativity and stop your creative output in its tracks. In this episode, we’ll be discussing perfectionism. What perfectionism is, how it's linked to OCD and anxiety and procrastination, how it affects creatives, how i...
What does the rise of the NFT mean for artists & creative entrepreneurs?
April 20, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 83.2 MBNow that some dude named Beeple sold some digital artworks for 69 million dollars and Elon Musk's girlfriend Grimes sold some videos of winged devil babies protecting Mars for several million, you have probably heard of NFT’s, non-fungible tokens... but if you have no idea what they are, you are not alone… … What the hell are NFT’s? And what do they mean for you as an artist, a creative, a creative entrepreneur, or a collector? Let’s get drunk on the creative possibilities of Kryptokitties, ...
Anxiety & Creativity: What's the Link and what does it mean for creatives?
April 13, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 91.5 MBThe neuroscientist and author Joseph LeDoux has called anxiety “the price we pay for an ability to imagine the future.” Anxiety is not your typical worry or fear that crosses your mind. Anxiety is… overwhelming. It can completely control of your brain, and if you're a creative who counts on your imagination, that can really suck. In this episode, we’ll be drinking CBD Gin & Tonic and talking about anxiety- whether creatives tend to be more anxious and why, which effects anxiety has on cr...
How to find your unique creative style & creative voice
April 06, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThere's a lot of noise out there. The best way to break through that and be heard as an artist, creative, writer, performer, or creative entrepreneur is to find and develop your own creative style, your unique creative voice. But how do you do that? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we explore how to find your unique talents, your unique style, and your own creative voice, and how to use that voice in the most creative, productive way. We'll also be chatting with Author Jason R. Lady, ...
Creative secrets of influencers
March 30, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat is an influencer? Influencers range from those instagram chicks always on vacation to celebrity makeup artists to the Dalai Lama. on social media and have massive followings. What can influencers teach us about creativity? They aren’t always taken seriously by other creative professions but they are certainly more accepted as content creators, and yes, they influence so much of what happens in art, creativity, and business. This week on Creative Happy Hour, we'll be delving into wha...
Does creativity decrease with age? How to live a long, happy, creative life
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 71.8 MBDo creativity, creative output, and creative thinking decrease with age? This question has been the subject of scientific research for more than a century, with the first empirical study of this issue being published in 1835. It seems that there are indeed certain ebbs and flows in different types of creativity over our lifetimes. How can we work with this creative lifetime cycle to get the most happiness and success and achievement out of our creativity? It’s never too early to star...
Creative success trigger: the creative magic of to-do lists
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 69.1 MBSome claim that 10 minutes a day spent creating a to-do list adds an average of $4000 to people's incomes. That’s enough of a reason already, but how else can having a to-do list improve your work, creative and personal life? Some creatives are resistant to list making- do any of their arguments actually makes sense? And is there anything to know about how to make an effective to-do list, and how to use it properly to move forward in your creative career and in your creative happy life? ...
How to design a creative happy life
March 09, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 108 MBHow do you design a creative happy life you love? It's all about being intentional. You define your ideal life, you design it, and then you create it. If this idea sounds simple, that’s because it is – but it’s far from easy. In this episode we look into the research of Ayse Birsel and use it as a jumping off point to give you all the thoughts and actions that go into creating a creative that will make you feel fulfilled, using creative skills you already have. Full of creative possibiliti...
Design your ideal creative happy life
March 09, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 108 MBDesigning an ideal creative happy life you love is all about intentionality. You define your ideal life, and then you create it. If this idea sounds simple, that’s because it is – but it’s far from easy. In this episode we look into the research of Ayse Birsel and use it as a jumping off point to give you all the thoughts and actions that go into creating your perfect life for yourself, using the creative skills you already have. Full of creative possibilities and actionable tips, this episo...
Fandoms, fan art, fan fiction, fictosexuals, aesthetics, and creativity
March 02, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBIn this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we do a deep dive into interesting stuff…What is a fandom? What is an aesthetic? What is fan art and fan fiction? What in the world are fictosexuals? And what does all of this mean for creatives and creativity: How can being a superfan of something help you to express your creativity, and how can it hurt? How do you create work of your own that is fandom worthy? Been hoping to write or produce the next Twilight or Harry Potter? Listen to this and get d...
Victim mentality: the so-called coping mechanism that kills your creativity
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MBVictim mentality: it's a symptom ego messing with your mind, and it's also an acquired personality trait, often the result of early life conditioning and coping mechanisms. Though many of us go through some form of trauma as children or in our pasts, if we want to be creative, happy adults, we need to ditch the victim mentality in order to step into our power, take responsibility for our successes and failures, and reclaim our own happiness. -What is victim mentality? -What are the sign...
Excuses: The lie that destroys your creative success
February 16, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 79.9 MBClaude Monet kept painting even as he went blind. Vincent Van Gogh kept making art in the insane asylum and despite the fact that he never sold a painting while he was alive. Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote in jail. Rick Allen from Def Leppard kept drumming after his arm was amputated. Sir Richard Branson built a huge empire despite, or maybe because of, severe dyslexia. But you- you’re making excuses for why you aren’t doing your creative work. -Some people pride themselves on co...
Why are we so Obsessed With the Idea of Morning Routines?
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBBy now, we’ve all seen a million perfectly curated morning routine videos and read numerous articles and blog posts about how if you don’t have the perfect morning routine you’re gonna be a loser for life. We all know that your average billionaire wakes up 3 hours earlier than us mere mortals, and that Oprah meditates for 20 minutes before taking an invigorating walk around her Montecito mansion and tucking into an organic meal prepared by her private chef. But really- why are we so obsessed...
Creative secret weapon: How a great website can transform your creative career
February 02, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 81.8 MBEveryone is so focused on social media, so it's not surprising that many artists, writers, musicians, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs assume that they no longer need a website. In fact, a great website is your creative entrepreneurship secret weapon that will help you level up in your creative career. In this episode, you'll find out exactly why a good website is one of the main determiners of creative success. You'll also find out common website mistakes, what makes a good website...
How to find and maintain unstoppable creative motivation
January 26, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBAs an artist, a writer, a creative, or a creative entrepreneur, it is so much easier to talk and dream about a creative project than it is to actually buckle down and do the work and see your project through to the end. But is it actually easier? It is really sad to be passionate about a creative idea or a creative project and then to realize that you have not let that idea be born and shared with the world out of your own laziness and procrastination. This is why it’s so important for...
Mental Health & Creativity- Is there a link, and how can you use creativity to improve mood?
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 98 MBOne of the top Google searches for creativity is "Why are creatives depressed?" This got me thinking. Is there a real link between mental illness and creativity? Is there truth to the stereotype of the mad creative genius? Are most artists, writers, musicians, and dancers mentally ill? Who are some well-known artists and creatives who have struggled with- or owed their creative success to- mental illness? You'll also get concrete, actionable tips on how we can use creativity to improve mood,...
Making money as an artist or creative in 2021
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 97.3 MBMore creatives than ever are deciding to jump ship from corporate jobs and try to make a living from their art or just generally as a creative. Today we’re going to be talking about how to actually be a creative entrepreneur in 2021, i.e how to make money as a creative, artist, crafter, designer, musician, etc. This is a very highly searched for subject on the internet, and many of the popular tips and ideas you find for how to make money are just plain wrong. We’ll be debunking some myths, ...
Creativity in a time of change: Mastering creative virtual events
January 05, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt’s 2021 and we are all ready for a change! To celebrate season 4 of Creative Happy Hour, we’re going to be talking about creative issues and opportunities for creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. We’re going to be getting drunk on all of the creative Possibilities that are open to you in this new year. Being creative means not being stuck in the same old rut. In this time of pandemic, museums, galleries, music venues, and corporations have gone all-in on virtual events. St...
Am I F*cked as a Creative if I Suck at Meditation? (Meditation & Creativity)
December 22, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 81.6 MBAm I f*cked as a creative, as a creative entrepreneur, as a writer, as a coach, and as a person if I can’t meditate? I decided to get to the bottom of this important question because I know I’m not alone in this shameful secret I have, that I’m just plain sh*tty at meditating. And along the way, I found some pretty reassuring information about meditation. In this episode we’ll be discussing crucial questions such as: -Does meditation actually help, or does it suck? -Can you do it wrong? ...
The boring podcast: What is boredom? And what does it have to do with creativity?
December 15, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 96 MBThis is far from a boring episode! In fact, the subject of boredom is trending in 2020. During the pandemic and through all of our extra time at home, many of us have felt the effects of boredom. We've tried to alleviate that boredom through Netflix, crafting, organizing, and baking...but often, that doesn't work. Why do people get bored? Is there a link between boredom and creativity? Is it possible that boredom is sometimes good? What are some of the most boring activities, and why? What i...
Creative Concept: Empowering: Can you empower others or yourself to be more creative and successful? How?
December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBEmpowering seems to have become something of a keyword in the past few years. Technically, it means to give (someone) the authority or power to do something. What does empowering mean for creatives? How can you empower yourself and others as a creative, an artist, or a creative entrepreneur, and how do you use your creative power for good? In this episode, we'll discuss these questions and interview special guest Brad Walsh, a photographer who specializes in boudoir photography and us...
Neurodiversity, Learning Differences, and Creativity
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBWhat do the founder of IKEA, Cher, Richard Branson, Chuck Close, and Justin Timberlake have in common? They all present some form of neurodiversity, from ADHD to Dyslexia to OCD, and they all credit all or part of their success to these learning or processing differences. 35% of entrepreneurs label themselves as dyslexic. Neurodivergence is at the core of creativity. Innovation has always come from the edges. We are not saying that people with learning differences are automatically...
The bitter end: the incredible value of finishing a creative project.
November 24, 2020 14:30 - 45 minutes - 86 MBLeonardo da Vinci declared more than 500 years ago that “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” But in reality, typing "The End" at the end of your manuscript or signing a painting can be one of the most rewarding parts of the process. Setting yourself up to finish your creative work is one of the most important elements of creative success. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we drink a cocktail called The Bitter End and get drunk on the creative possibilities as we discuss why fi...
Dealing with Mushy Middle Syndrome in your Creative Project
November 17, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 55 MBThe mushy middle... sounds pretty bad, doesn't it? The mushy middle, or saggy middle syndrome, refers to what happens when you get stuck slogging through the middle of a creative project, whether it's a you're a writer working on a book, an artist working on a painting, a musician creating a piece of music, or a creative entrepreneur launching a business venture. In this episode, which lands in the particularly challenging third week of NaNoWriMo, we'll be drinking a cocktail aptly named "a ...
The power of the first impression- Nanowrimo week 2 & creative beginnings
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 67 MBFirst impressions matter. In this episode, we'll be we'll be sipping Vesper Martinis and talking about how to make the best impression possible as a creative, an artist, or a creative entrepreneur, and with your creative work, be it writing, art, or a new venture. Also, we'll be celebrating the second week of NaNoWriMo by talking about how to write a compelling first scene for your novel. Join host Karena Akhavein, PhD and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
Nanowrimo and other Creative Challenges for Writers and Creatives
November 03, 2020 14:30 - 46 minutes - 87.4 MBHave you ever heard of NaNoWriMo? In this episode, we talk about National Novel Writing Month- a creative challenge where you attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. Is this a good idea? Why should any creative challenge themselves? What are the right ways and wrong ways of challenging yourself? If you're trying to start NaNoWriMo, how do you even start? And when is it OK to decide to quit? And we discuss all of this while sampling the Vesper Martini in honor of James ...
Weird & Creative Graves: shaping your creative & artistic legacy
October 27, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 79.4 MBAndy Warhol wanted a cool blank gravestone with just the word "Figment" on it. He got a conventional grave in a suburban cemetery in Pennsylvania, next to his parents. A small consolation: the grave is live-streamed 24/7, an art project called "Figment." Frida Kahlo had a super cool funeral procession complete with communist flag and Mexican folk songs, and her ashes were placed in a pre-columbian frog shaped urn that now sits in her museum. Nicolas Cage has already set up his own mausoleum,...
Art & Murder: Anger, Creativity, Caravaggio, and Murderbilia
October 20, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 79.2 MBAnger is normal; nature hardwired into our brains for protection. But here is the paradox: when anger goes out of control, it destroys, yet anger when it is understood and controlled is a constructive force, one that can be used for creativity, change, and growth. Today we’ll be talking about murder & art. -Which artists, writers, and musicians were murderers? -Which works of art have actually killed people? -The weird world of murderbilia: Which serial killers and murderers produc...
Danse Macabre- What is dance of death and what are its creative lessons?
October 13, 2020 17:31 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe Dance of Death ...the Danse Macabre... St Vitus' Dance: It's an artistic theme, a creepy historical anecdote, and an allegory that may inspire is to be our best creative selves. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, host Karena Akhavein, PhD will go over the historical facts behind the Dance of Death and introduce a modern organization using the Dance of Death as a death-positive performance. Next, we'll interview Damon Mahoney, a gifted artist, writer, designer, and ballet dancer who...
Memento Mori: What are they, and can creepy as f* art make your more productive?
October 06, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 88.1 MBToday we’re talking memento mori, those creepy paintings and objects featuring skulls and death that are supposed to remind you of your own mortality. Why have such a thing? Why have so many artists produced them? What are some famous examples of memento mori? Can reflecting on your own inevitable death boost your creativity and productivity, or are memento mori just creepy, depressing, and dangerous? What are the alternatives? I’ll be interviewing fine artist Linda Cosgrove, who collects an...