Not Real Art
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe NOT REAL ART podcast celebrates creative culture and the artists who make it. NOT REAL ART is fresh, fun and inspiring. It contains material not suitable for pretentious art snobs. Guests include the world-class artists, designers and creatives who drive the $2T creative economy.
NOT REAL ART is hosted by L.A. based art world insiders Man One and Sourdough who bring their devil-may-care attitude to discussing their mutual love — and hate — for the contemporary art world, creative culture, and everything in between.
If you're an an arts professional or creative culture enthusiast, NOT REAL ART is for you!
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Melissa Richardson Banks: The Consultant Championing the Democratization of Art
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThe democratization of art does not mean dumbing it down. It means increasing access for artists and audiences alike, an objective that today’s podcast guest, Melissa Richardson Banks, is super passionate about. Melissa is an arts marketing specialist, podcast host, photographer, and the founder of CauseConnect, an art consulting firm that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of “doing business by doing good.” She specializes in creating strategic marketing partnerships and is known for...
Sol Guy: Healing Through Creative Practice
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBWelcome to a special Father’s Day edition of the NOT REAL ART Podcast! Today, you’ll hear from Sol Guy, an incredible film producer and writer who believes we change and shape our world through the stories we tell. His passion for art and social change has led him on a unique creative journey. From his early days as a founding member of groundbreaking Canadian hip-hop group the Rascalz to creating and presenting TV shows, producing and directing films, writing books, and managing other art...
Mikael B.: Taking Control of Your Own Creative Career
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBHow many people would be willing to risk it all to pursue their dreams? Today’s guest, Danish artist Mikael B., packed his bags and flew to LA after selling the graphic design company he started with his twin brother. In 2014, while Mikael was working as a graphic designer, he created a colorful map to hang in his Copenhagen apartment. That work, “Vibrant World,” went viral after being posted online, spurring global demand for Mikael’s prints and providing a launchpad for the artist’s budd...
Ilse Valfré and Donald Eley: How Love of Drawing Became a Global Brand
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBHow do you turn your passion into a successful business? When Los Angeles-based artist and entrepreneur Ilse Valfré was just 22-years-old, she started a Tumblr blog that would propel her from preschool teacher to internationally sought-after artist. Today, fans of her brand, Valfré, include Jessica Alba and Emma Roberts, as well as millions of girls and young women around the world. In this episode of our podcast, NOT REAL ART founder and publisher Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Ils...
Shannon Malone-deBenedictis: Letting the Work Inspire You
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBNo matter how many accolades you receive, they will fade, and the plaques in your honor will eventually be removed and replaced with new ones. Of course, receiving recognition for the creative work you do is an important part of staying motivated as an artist, but today’s guest believes that it should be the work itself that inspires you, not the awards you collect for it. That being said, today, we are honored to welcome our first-ever Emmy Award-winning artist, Senior Vice President of Dev...
The Constant Climb with kaNO
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThe shifts and changes that have always characterized the creative industries have accelerated in the last few years with the rise of the blockchain and the introduction of NFTs into the popular lexicon. There are now more new avenues than ever for artists to explore and find themselves a niche in, and this is both exciting and daunting for many young creators. Here to talk about his journey through the creative life and his explorations into new possibilities is the amazing kaNO! Born and r...
Andre Miripolsky: Born to Be an Artist
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBToday on the Not Real Art Podcast, we have the pleasure of introducing you to world-renowned artist, Andre Miripolsky. As colorful as the art he creates, Andre’s signature style of pop imagery is bright, whimsical, and energetic, and he has collaborated with the likes of Bette Midler, Quincy Jones, Robin Williams, The Rolling Stones, and MTV, among others. His work exploded onto the scene in the 1980s with the design of Elton John's famous ‘piano jacket’, and he is best known for his Fear No...
Pangeaseed Foundation: Giving Oceans a Voice through ARTivism with Tré Packard
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBAs much as we tend to separate ourselves from other species, human beings are animals too. Our natural ecosystems support all of us, not just the whales or the polar bears we want to save, and the only way we can sustain our lives and our health on this planet is if the planet is alive and healthy. Today’s episode centers around an incredible organization that is doing important work at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans. Led by Founder...
Teddy Margas Says Let the Children Create
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIf Teddy Margas could give the world one message, it would be to embrace the power of creativity. He is a shining example of creative talent and dedication, and we are very lucky to have an amazing conversation to share with all of our listeners today! Actor, writer, comedian, performer; however you want to describe him, Teddy has his fingers in many pies and continues to grow and branch out, embracing new challenges and forms in order to stay inspired. In our chat, we talk about Teddy's upb...
Art for Peace with Zoey Hudis and Lucy Lipofsky
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn these tough times we have all been living through, hope can seem a little elusive. Many of us want to work for change and make a positive impact, but it is not always clear where we should put our energy and money. Two young women from LA are providing us with a great example of what is possible, and we are joined by Zoey Hudis and Lucy Lipofsky of Art for Peace today, as well as their proud mothers! Art for Peace is an initiative and event founded in order to support the crisis in Ukrain...
Remembering Juxtapoz Founder and Lowbrow Art Enthusiast Greg Escalante
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBSome people are extraordinarily unique and change the game completely. We here at NOT REAL ART are pleased to present last year’s episode on Juxtapoz Magazine founder and lowbrow art enthusiast Greg Escalante. Escalante was a bona fide maverick and trailblazer, carving out a space where so many of us could feel at home. For this episode, originally aired April 9, 2021, some 30 artists and friends gathered to record personal audio messages in honor of Escalante’s birthday on April 17. To cel...
Jimmy Smith + His Amusement Park Entertainment Makes Dope Shit
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBToday on Not Real Art, we are joined by the one and only Jimmy Smith from Amusement Park Entertainment (APE), an advertising legend who has been in the game since 1985. He got his start working on the Nike ‘Just Do It’ campaign and his career has included stints at Wieden & Kennedy, where he created ‘Book of Dimes’, an ad starring LeBron James and Bernie Mac for Nike; BBDO, where he served as Executive Creative Director for Motorola; and TBWA/Chiat/Day L.A., where he was Group Creative Direc...
Nychos Awakens at Mirus Gallery in L.A.
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBBlending themes of morbid corporeality with a colorful, loony aesthetic descended from comics and cartoons, today’s guest has developed a unique style that has a profound effect on viewers, whether on the street or in the gallery. In Nychos’ world, Spongebob has a skeleton, people live inside rabbits, and there is always something wicked beneath the surface! Nychos is an Austrian illustrator, artist, and the Founder of Rabbit Eye Movement, an operating collective that serves as an exhibition...
Daryl Slaton: Embracing Technology to Spread Positivity
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWith so much stress, anger, and frustration in the world, today’s guest tries to create meaningful artworks that he hopes will bring a smile to his viewers’ faces. Please join us in welcoming Daryl Slaton, an animator and an illustrator from Asheville, North Carolina. By utilizing technology like augmented reality (AR) and NFTs, Daryl hopes to spread joy and positivity through his animated characters by reaching as many viewers as he can. In today’s episode, he shares how he uses AR to anima...
Hannah Cole: Taxes for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIf you’re a creative entrepreneur or an artist, chances are that you probably don’t enjoy doing your taxes. Well, today’s guest is here to help! Hannah Cole is an artist, speaker, and tax professional empowering thousands of fellow creatives with clear financial education and tax preparation. As the Founder of Sunlight Tax, she specializes in working with artists and their businesses and, although she has worked at a few ‘buttoned-up’ tax firms in New York City, she loves bringing her skills...
Hannah Cole On Taxes for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIf you’re a creative entrepreneur or an artist, chances are that you probably don’t enjoy doing your taxes. Well, today’s guest is here to help! Hannah Cole is an artist, speaker, and tax professional empowering thousands of fellow creatives with clear financial education and tax preparation. As the Founder of Sunlight Tax, she specializes in working with artists and their businesses and, although she has worked at a few ‘buttoned-up’ tax firms in New York City, she loves bringing her skills ...
Stand With Ukraine: Artist Olga Severina
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBToday’s episode is an incredibly poignant and powerful one, as we are joined by Olga Severina, an artist, curator, and graphic designer who was born and raised in the Ukraine. She grew up in a thriving creative community in Kharkov and moved to Los Angeles with her family in 2010, but she still has friends and relatives who are currently hiding in basements in Ukraine, hoping that they won’t be killed by advancing Russian Armed Forces. As you’ll learn from this episode, Olga is the founder an...
Stand For Ukraine: Artist Olga Severina
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBToday’s episode is an incredibly poignant and powerful one, as we are joined by Olga Severina, an artist, curator, and graphic designer who was born and raised in the Ukraine. She grew up in a thriving creative community in Kharkov and moved to Los Angeles with her family in 2010, but she still has friends and relatives who are currently hiding in basements in Ukraine, hoping that they won’t be killed by advancing Russian Armed Forces. As you’ll learn from this episode, Olga is the founder a...
Karla Funderburk: Art Matters
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn a world of turmoil, art matters more than ever. At least, that’s what today’s guest believes. As the Founder of Matter Studio Gallery, ceramic artist and master carpenter Karla Funderburk realized her longstanding vision for an exhibition space where artists from Southern California can share their work and their voices. As much an art gallery as a vital community hub that celebrates inclusiveness through artistic expression, Matter Studio Gallery fills an essential need in the ever-evolv...
Michael Clements: Making the World a More Creative Place
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMaking a career as an artist is still a difficult pursuit and this says a lot about the world we live in. As the Founder and Chief Creative Enabler of Art Jamz, Michael Clements is trying to address this. He joins us today to tell us about his mission to make the world a more creative place. Michael talks about how, after years of creative experimentation, he decided to start Art Jamz, a business that helps artists find stable jobs while connecting people to their inner artists through art c...
Meow Wolf's Max Neutra: Made For Art
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBToday’s special guest is an artist who has painted in the catacombs beneath Paris, on the patio of a restaurant during a monsoon in Mumbai, on a rooftop in Madrid, and on the streets of Tokyo. Please join us in welcoming Max Neutra, who is probably best known for his ongoing bunny street art project. Conceived as whimsical characters at a live painting event in Barcelona, his bunnies have since evolved into a study of space and motion, a meditation on achieving balance, and a pursuit of the ...
Rick Saez: A Photographer Inspired by Nature
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBToday’s guest on the Not Real Art Podcast is Rick Saez, an author, speaker, and adventurer, as well as an incredible photographer whose work largely focuses on the natural world and his travels. He has led expeditions and photo trips across the world to places like Alaska, Nepal, and Mexico, and has taken his camera to 25 countries on six different continents. On his podcast, The Outdoor Biz Podcast, Rick collaborates with leaders from global organizations like JanSport, Dometic, and Fishpon...
Debi Cable On How Her 3D Blacklight Experiences Help Democratize Art
February 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBToday’s guest has been creating hand-painted, fluorescent artwork for 3D immersive installations for more than a decade, and she is as active in promoting art as she is at creating it! Debi Cable’s 3D blacklight experiences have been featured at music and art festivals around America, including the Lancaster Museum, Beverly Hills Art Show, Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, and Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, as well as countless others. Debi also co-founded the Arts Squared public art g...
Artist Bonnie Robinson Stewart Makes Huggable Koi
January 25, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBWhen you work as a commercial artist in a high-stakes game like animation, you know the importance of tracking your hours and managing your business rigorously. Today’s guest has also realized the value of bringing those skills to her personal craft, because knowing exactly how many hours she has spent on one of her incredible handmade pieces not only helps her determine what to charge for them, but also save time on making them and even motivate her to make more. By day, Bonnie Robinson Ste...
Louise Glickman On Creating Artsville
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, return guest Louise Glickman shares the story behind her organization Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC), and it’s recent collaboration with Crewest Studio on a new podcast called Artsville, which celebrates American contemporary arts and crafts from Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond. Louise Glickman is a mostly self-taught artist who began her creative adventures by studying fashion design and retail marketing. Her love for her community...
Logan Hicks Shares His Art World Horror Story
December 21, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBNo artist wants to end up having a horror story of an experience with a gallery, so it is important that certain measures are taken to avoid this possibility. Today on the show we are back with another art world horror story, this time with New York-based stencil artist and muralist, Logan Hicks. Logan joins us to share not just one but two nightmares he recently endured. He also dishes out some sage advice about what artists can do to ensure that they don’t go through something similar. Fir...
Albert Cleophus Willis: 2021 Not Real Art Grant Winner
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWelcome to the final installment of our interview series with the 2021 NRA grant winners! Albert Willis, AKA ‘Cleophus’, has actually been on the show before, but now he is a grant winner, so he is back again to share more about his creative process, thoughts on the art world, and approach to being a professional artist. Albert makes what he calls “shadow art”; beautifully intricate and complex pieces where 3D word sculptures become canvases overlaid with hyperrealistic portraiture. We talk ...
Gringo and The Man Ride Again
December 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWe are back again with the Not Real Art podcast and today’s show is a special one because Sourdough and ManOne finally got the chance to sit back and shoot the breeze together. The two OGs are back with another installment of Gringo and the Man! Have you guessed who the Gringo is yet? The vibe is always electric when these two get together and today’s show is no different. You’ll hear our hosts talk about everything from UFO sightings to the evils of Neoliberalism and everything in between. ...
Faith XLVII x Erin Yoshi: Unbound by Formality
November 30, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBToday, guest host Erin Yoshi speaks with South African multidisciplinary artist, Faith XLVII. Faith’s journey into art began on the streets of South Africa in 1997 as a young graffiti writer. In 2006, she began on a nomadic journey that led her to create work in 42 countries. Her evolution from street artist to multidisciplinary artist has created a fluid yet solid bridge into the contemporary art world, and her explorative approach has led her to develop a broad range of artwork, ranging fr...
Robert Liu-Trujillo x Erin Yoshi: Sharing Stories of Diversity and Joy
November 23, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBIn today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, guest host Erin Yoshi is joined by Robert Liu-Trujillo, a fine artist, illustrator, muralist, children’s book creator, and lifelong Bay Area resident. Born in Oakland California, Rob is the child of student activists who watched lots of science fiction and took him to demonstrations. Always drawing, Rob grew up to be an artist, falling in love with graffiti, fine art, illustration, murals, and children’s books at a young age. Rob now illustrate...
Kristina Wong x Erin Yoshi: Political Comedy in a Post-Satire World
November 16, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBToday, guest host and LA muralist Erin Yoshi is joined by performance artist, comedian, writer, and elected representative, Kristina Wong. Kristina has been featured in the New York Times’ Off Color series, highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart social statements about the sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious ways that race plays out in America today. She has been presented internationally across North America, the UK, Hong Kong, and on the African continent, and has been a...
Ashara Ekundayo x Erin Yoshi: Joy-Informed Art as a Tool of Resistance and Healing
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, guest host and prolific Los Angeles-based muralist Erin Yoshi speaks with Ashara Ekundayo about the power of joy-informed art for resistance and healing. Ashara is a Black feminist, an independent curator, an artist, and an interdisciplinary creative arts leader committed to an intersectional framework of social transformation that expands the influence and impact of arts and culture on racial and gender equity and environmental literacy, and m...
Art World Horror Stories Vol.4: Flypaper for Dysfunction
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBUnfortunately, the art world can be flypaper for dysfunctional people, and we all know someone who has borne the brunt of that instability! For today’s show, a few artists have written in to tell their Art World Horror Stories, including Ed Whitmore, who shares how he was treated by a mentally unstable gallery owner who approached him to present a solo exhibition as an emerging artist. Caitlin Burnett tells us how a fire in a laundry room laid claim to all the art she had ever created, while...
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBToday’s Art World Horror Stories are a mixed bag of tragedies and disasters that serve as cautionary tales to empower artists to protect themselves and hope for the best while planning for the worst, because you never know what is going to happen! For example, David Alexander Willis shares the story of painter, Jason Shawn Alexander, who had a show at Booth Gallery in New York City where a forklift was driven through one of his paintings. Yikes! In this episode, we share more horror stories ...
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 2: So Disrespectful, It’s Scary!
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to Volume 2 of Art World Horror Stories, where we share the stories we have collected from our larger network of artists and creators. These are intended as cautionary tales about how things can go wrong in the art world and beyond, and will hopefully prevent you from falling victim to the same horrors! Today’s stories come from two artists who share their accounts of the disrespect that artists are oftentimes subjected to when someone damages our artwork or insults our artistic inte...
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 1: Virgin Nightmares
October 05, 2021 17:15 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBToday we are starting a new segment, something terrifying, something horrifying; introducing Art World Horror Stories! Over the last couple of weeks, we have been collecting stories from our larger network of artists and creators, intended as cautionary tales, or reminders about how wrong things can go in the world of art and beyond. Some of the time all the hard work and love you put into projects pays off, but sometimes the best-laid plans come to nothing, and the ship sinks in front of yo...
Launching Our New Segment: Gringo & The Man
September 28, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIn this episode we welcome our original co-host, artist Man One, back to launch our new segment Gringo & The Man, where a middle-aged white dude (aka Scott “Sourdough” Power) and an O.G. Latino graffiti artist (aka Man One) talk about living in a world gone loco! This premiere of Gringo & The Man takes NOT REAL ART back to its roots, to a time when Sourdough & Man One just hung out, talking about whatever they want, and having a good time. Nothing is off-limits with Gringo & The Man! Gen...
Daniela Garcia: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAlthough we may see what’s happening on the U.S-Mexican border on the news, how many of us truly understand the plight of people who are stuck there or those who have made it across but live in constant fear? Daniel Garcia is a first-generation Mexican American artist and a 2021 NRA Grant Winner. Along with this, she is also an art educator and just an all-around incredible human being. In today’s episode, we hear about why Daniel is so passionate about the border and immigrant-related iss...
Sourdough's Hotline: 833-668-7325
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBOn today's show, Sourdough encourage listeners to call in and leave messages on the hotline: 833-668-7325
Gair Maxwell: Inspiring Leaders to Create Legendary Brands
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBHave you ever wondered how certain people and companies achieve larger-than-life status? Well, today’s guest has some theories about what legends are made of, with empirical evidence to back them up! International brand consultant Gair Maxwell has worked with some of the world’s most dynamic organizations, including Apple, Caterpillar, NAPA, and Virginia Tech. He has also shared conference stages with some of the world’s biggest business icons, such as Richard Branson and Gene Simmons, del...
Sy Smith: The Life of an Artistic Chameleon - The Conduit
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBDiscover the captivating journey of Sy Smith, a versatile artist renowned for her songwriting, session singing, and acting creds, with a resume featuring backup vocals for legends like Whitney Houston and Sheila E. In this episode, Sy shares her experiences growing up in a culturally-rich environment, exploring different musical styles, and her valuable insights on the ever-evolving realm of performing rights and the significance of adaptability for artists. Don't miss out on learning from S...
Fitz & The Tantrums: Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna - The Conduit
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 248 MBDiscover the inspiring journeys and valuable insights from Fitz and the Tantrums' Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna in this fascinating episode of The Conduit Music Podcast. Learn about the importance of defining your own style, the challenges and rewards of being in a band, and how to find balance in the ever-changing music industry. Don't miss out on their expert advice on navigating record deals, maintaining professionalism, and their experiences working with renowned artists such as Macy Gra...
DJ Nu-Mark: Two Turntables and a Drum Machine - The Conduit
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 227 MBDiscover the inspiring journey of DJ Nu-Mark, from his humble beginnings as a DJ in house parties to creating music for film and TV, and how his unique combination of rhythms, humor, and dedication led to Jurassic 5's success. Delve into the music-making process and valuable lessons Nu-Mark brings from his drumming and school band experiences into his turntable performances. Visit the show notes to access essential links and resources about his Zodiac Tracks series, collaboration with indust...
Jack "WildChild" Brown and Miles Brown: Family, Funk, and Creative Excellence - The Conduit
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 228 MBDiscover the inspiring journey of father-son duo, Jack "Wildchild" Brown and Miles Brown, as they open up about their musical and acting careers, family dynamics, and lessons learned from their unique experiences. From Miles' early passion for funk to Jack's upcoming album release, this candid conversation offers a glimpse of the intertwined path of these talented individuals. Don't miss out on important discussions about the greatest rappers of all time and much more! Head over to the show ...
Peanut Butter Wolf: Founding Stones Throw Records - The Conduit
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBDiscover the inspiring story of Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, Founder of Stones Throw Records, as he shares his musical journey, the life-changing connection with rapper Charizma, and the steps to creating one of the most respected independent record labels today. Explore the art of balancing creative passion and business prowess, find out how streaming helped save the label, and get valuable tips from Chris's top record label and producer picks. Opportunities are knocking and it's ti...
Bootie Brown: Making it Big in the Music Business - The Conduit
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 233 MBWelcome to The Conduit, a podcast that brings together motivated artists to share their experiences and pull back the curtain for a firsthand look at life in the arts. Discover the value of learning from industry legends, breaking the rules, and maintaining good relationships in the music business from West Coast rapper, Bootie Brown. In this episode of The Conduit, Bootie shares his background, influential role models, and experiences working with renowned artists like Gorillaz and J Dill...
Carmen Mardonez: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday, we welcome another one of our six 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists winners, the one and only Carmen Mardónez, hailing from Chile. Carmen is a fiber artist living in Los Angeles, California, whose work explores an imagery of rebellion and freedom through natural landscapes saturated with lights and colors. She employs a characteristically wild freestyle embroidery method combined with other traditional knitting techniques to create sculptural works using materials ranging from canva...
Antonio + Isaac Pelayo: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWhen we hear the term, “it runs in the family,” it usually means some negative behavior trait, a genetic disease, or a vice but, in the Pelayo family, the main trait that runs through this family is artistic talent. If you’ve ever heard the idiom, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” today’s guests are the perfect case study for that! We are blessed today to welcome father and son, Antonio and Isaac Pelayo to the show. Antonio has witnessed Isaac growing into a successful and dynamic ...
John Chang: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Winners
August 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBToday’s guest on the Not Real Art Podcast is John Chang, one of our six 2021 Not Real Art Grant winners. John is a Chinese-American multidisciplinary artist from Shanghai who considers himself a spiritual escapist. His work is rich and deep, layering language and image to construct and reconstruct meaning, memory, and intention. In this episode, John shares his process of searching for new meanings in a new world, one where it has become increasingly important for artists to embrace digital ...
Natalia Villanueva Linares: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBToday’s guest is the amazing Natalia Villanueva Linares, one of our 2021 NRA grant winners! Natalia hails from Peru and France and is now residing in Chicago. She is an installation and performance artist specializing in space understanding. Our conversation begins with Natalia describing a decade long-project she has been working on involving revamping a church in Illinois and making it a cultural center hosting community artworks and an international residency program. From there we hear m...