When Art Kills Monsters - ft. Matthew Gillett - DSMTL.04
DISMANTLE.
English - August 11, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBVisual Arts Arts TV & Film creative photography artists entrepreneurship video film design cinematography lighting confidence Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
When I first saw Matthew's art I instantly fell in love with it.
When I think about why, I believe I fee in love with its contrast.
It was dark, yet colourful and bright.
It seemed futuristic, yet with a primitive tribal feel.
It appeared as if from a nightmare, yet it made me immediately smile.
It was obvious that this work was highly personal, and not something anyone could replicate.
And then I met the man himself, and the contrast continued. Because the creator of this terrifying screaming demon image on canvas, is one of the most chill, laid back, and disarming people I have met. His art is confronting, but he is such a welcoming and generous soul. Matthew makes you feel within the first few minutes of meeting him that you have been friends for years.
Which is why I find him so interesting.
In this episode we find out about where this depicted darkness comes from. And it's a pretty rough story.
We talk about anxiety, depression and mental health not only as creatives but as humans.
We explore actions and mindsets people like us can use to become more aligned with our selves.
We acknowledge that the darkness exists, and talk about ways to confront it, even if that means personifying it on canvas and having it stare straight back at you.
Welcome to DISMANTLE.