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    Artist Decoded by Yoshino

    “I started this series as a means for exploration, an exploration of self, and an exploration of the perspectives of other artists.

    This series is an unabridged documentation of conversations between artists. It’s a series dedicated to breaking down the barriers we tend to set up in our own minds. I want to inspire future creatives to have the courage to explore and experiment. This is about making dreams a reality and not about letting our dreams fall to the wayside.

    My intention is to give my audience a sense of real human connection, something that feels rich and organic.

    When I was thinking of a title I thought of the word “movement”.
    In relation to the Renaissance period in art, my goal for this program is to signify a rebirth of consciousness towards the way we look at contemporary art.”

    – Yoshino (@yoshinostudios)

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    AD 276 | Saman Kesh Apr 18, 2025
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    Iranian-American director and writer Saman Kesh has the most Vimeo staff picks, ever. He attributes this accolade to excessive consumption of rocket fuel and a knack for combining the human experience with a healthy dose of controlled chaos. Saman gained recognition with popular music videos like Cinnamon Chasers: Luv Deluxe (which won 'Best Video' at SXSW), Kygo: Stole The Show and Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never, along with videos for Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran, and Placebo. He has also directed award-winning commercials for major brands like Zoom, Google, Uber, Toyota and Nintendo. Saman has written and directed industry-hailed short films, CONTROLLER and HIT TV, and is currently developing several feature films. On his off hours, he plays video games and trolls racists.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Yoshino and Saman catching up (00:02:14)
    • Imbuing authenticity into commercial creations (00:05:54)
    • Saman speaks about his experience shooting the "Azizam" music video for Ed Sheeran (00:20:38)
    • Saman reflects on 15 years in the film and commercial industry (00:29:43)
    • Saman discusses dealing with triggering moments on set, and how he has learned to comport himself appropriately in those situations (00:39:04)
    • Yoshino asks about romantic relationships and finding a shared rhythm with a partner (00:43:44)
    • Knowing how to make the most truthful decisions for our lives (00:49:56)
    • Getting out of analysis paralysis (00:56:24)
    • Saman reflects on how his past self might perceive who he is today (00:59:00)

    artistdecoded.com samankesh.com instagram.com/saman_kesh


    AD 275 | Tomas Watson Mar 31, 2025
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    Tomas Watson (b.1971) is a British artist who has lived and worked in Greece since 1994. He studied at the Slade School of Art in London. In 1998, he won the BP Portrait Award and was subsequently commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint the author John Fowles. This portrait is in their permanent collection. He is represented by the Jill George Gallery in London (www.jillgeorgegallery.co.uk) and Accesso Galleria in Tuscany (www.accessogalleria.com)

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Tomas recounts where his artistic journey began (00:02:11)
    • The importance of mentorship (00:07:46)
    • Tomas's experiences at Slade University in London from 1990 - 1994 (00:09:28)
    • Discussing mark-making (00:14:42)
    • Having the courage to trust your artistic vision and perspective (00:26:22)
    • Tomas winning the BP Portrait Award in 1998 (00:35:33)
    • Cultivating a creative community and creating collective dialogue (00:43:35)
    • Tomas discusses his process of creating carborundum etchings and using various other mediums (00:54:01)
    • Tomas speaks about the Sigri Arts Retreat, the artist retreat he co-founded with his partner, Cindy Camatsos, in Lesvos, Greece (01:10:56)
    • Living alternative lifestyles, staying patient, and allowing oneself to grow over time (01:18:36)

    www.artistdecoded.com www.tomaswatson.com www.sigriartsretreat.com


    AD 274 | Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson Feb 28, 2025
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    Pasqual Gutierrez is a writer, director and actor. Sundance 2025 Comedy "Serious People" was his debut into feature filmmaking alongside veteran documentary filmmaker Ben Mullinkosson who co-wrote and directed. Gutierrez is also 1/2 of music video directing duo CLIQUA who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Rosalia, Madonna, and more. Gutierrez is developing his second feature, a sequel to Serious People.

    Ben Mullinkosson was raised in the suburbs of Chicago and trained in directing at Chapman University. After graduating Ben spent 15 years directing commercial work and documentary films between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Ben's newest film, SERIOUS PEOPLE, directed with Pasqual Gutierrez premiered at Sundance 2025 Film Festival. The film is sold by 2AM.

    He is most well known for his feature length film DON'T BE A DICK ABOUT IT which won the Audience Award at the International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam in 2018 and is currently distributed in North America by Oscilloscope Laboratories. en also recently premiered his five-year project, THE LAST YEAR OF DARKNESS, which won the Special Jury Mention prize at CPH:DOX in March 2023 and was sold to MUBI. The film was represented for sales by CAA and a is co-production between Kindred Spirit (Executive producer of THE FAREWELL and HONEY BOY) and /avelength (Executive producer of CUSP and WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR). Among Ben's advertisements, SAMSUNG: VOICES OF LIFE with Agency Leo Burnett won a silver lion at the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival in 2016. His UNESCO World Heritage Ad with agency TBWA, THE LEFT HAND, was nominated for the ADC awards in 2020. His other clients include Facebook, Beats, Vivo, Yelp, The Home Depot, VANS, Converse, Apple, Red Bull, VICE and Nowness.

    His short film, GNARLY IN PINK, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2013 and premiered online as a NYT Op-Doc. A number of his other short films have received Vimeo Staff Picks and others have millions of views.

    Ben is repped for commercials by Florence in Los Angeles. He also speaks Chinese fluently and is an X Games gold medalist for halfpipe skateboard competition in China.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • How the idea for Serious People came to Pasqual in a dream (00:03:15)
    • Pasqual and Ben's writing process for Serious People (00:08:26)
    • Developing the film's narrative and structure (00:11:38)
    • Casting Miguel Huerta as the doppelgänger (00:16:17)
    • Pasqual's reflections on parenting (00:23:46)
    • Friendship, the creative process, and working with friends (00:29:23)
    • Being authentic and leaning into one's childlike sensibilities (00:45:32)
    • Shifting our perspective and opening ourselves up for magic to be observed (00:59:36)
    • Final thoughts and future plans (01:09:26)

    artistdecoded.com Ben's Links: benmullinkosson.com instagram.com/benmullinkosson Pasqual's Links: pasqualgutierrez.com instagram.com/pasqualgutierrez instagram.com/cliquamundo


    AD 273 | Shuchi Talati Jan 31, 2025
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    Shuchi Talati is a filmmaker from India whose work challenges dominant narratives around gender, sexuality, and South Asian identity. Her feature film, Girls Will Be Girls, premiered at Sundance where it won an Audience Award and a Special Jury Award. Shuchi was a Gotham Awards Breakthrough Director nominee and a John Cassavetes Award nominee at the Spirit Awards. During development, Girls was supported by the Aide Aux Cinémas du Monde and Sørfond grants, Gotham Week, Berlinale Project Market and Script Station, and Cine Qua Non Script Lab. Shuchi's short film, A Period Piece, was selected for SXSW and her film Mae and Ash won numerous awards before becoming a Vimeo Staff Pick. Shuchi's documentary credits include story producing the Emmy-nominated film Being Mary Tyler Moore which premiered at SXSW. Shuchi also story produced the vérité series, We Are: The Brooklyn Saints, directed by Rudy Valdez for Netflix, and Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas for HBO, where one of her episodes was nominated for a GLAAD Award. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and an alum of Berlinale Talents. She lives in NYC and is a member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, the Bitchitra Collective, and the Freelance Solidarity Project.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Shuchi shares her childhood love for books, her exposure to Bollywood and Hollywood films, and her introduction to cinema in university (00:03:45)
    • Making her first documentary (00:11:40)
    • The influence of observation in storytelling (00:14:55)
    • Interrogating values to harness a unique point of view (00:20:49)
    • Learning then unlearning techniques in film school and her project "Me and Ash" (00:25:29)
    • Capitalism vs. creative expression (00:27:50)
    • Shuchi's writing/directing process for "Girls Will Be Girls," and giving oneself space to mature with the process (00:30:43)
    • Discussing alternative ways of living (00:38:47)
    • A discussion on relationships, vulnerability, and the complexity of human behavior (00:55:06)
    • Shuchi's daily habits, teaching screenwriting, creative accountability, and the importance of a creative community (01:08:47)
    • Shuchi's decision to quit using social media (01:20:43)

    artistdecoded.com shuchitalati.com


    AD 272 | Landon Van Soest Dec 27, 2024
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    Landon Van Soest is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Fulbright Scholar, and two-time Sundance Fellow. His work presents social commentary through rich characters and immersive narratives. Landon recently directed the Hulu Original Documentary The Jewel Thief, which was the #1 most viewed movie on Hulu worldwide in the summer of 2023. His previous documentary, For Ahkeem, premiered at the 2017 Berlinale and Tribeca Film Festivals, won seven Best Documentary awards, opened theatrically in ten cities, and is being distributed by The Orchard and Amazon. His first documentary, Good Fortune, was broadcast on the award-winning PBS series POV, where it received an Emmy Award, the Witness Award for Human Rights and the Overseas Press Club's Carl Spielvogel Award. Landon is a founder of the not-for-profit Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective and co-founder of Transient Pictures, where he has collaborated with non-profits and brands including Toyota, UNICEF, eBay, Facebook, 23andMe, Lincoln Center, ABC, National Geographic and PBS.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Landon's introduction to filmmaking (00:02:06)
    • Skateboarding's influence on culture and creative expression (00:04:31)
    • Landon describes his mindset on approaching his creative projects (00:11:49)
    • Discussion about Landon's film Light, Darkness, Light and its conceptual roots (00:13:30)
    • How Landon chooses which projects he wants to work on (00:38:30)
    • Yoshino and Landon speak about the process of letting go (00:46:48)
    • Landon recounts the making of The Jewel Thief on Hulu, the story of master criminal Gerald Blanchard (00:49:15)
    • Yoshino and Landon discuss the importance of starting projects, evolving through them, and staying authentic to one's interests (01:00:51)

    artistdecoded.com transientpictures.com/ instagram.com/landonvansoest


    AD 271 | Jacob Rosenberg Nov 22, 2024
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    Growing up in Northern California, Jacob Rosenberg developed his passion for video and film as a skateboarder in the early 1990s, making acclaimed videos for Plan B Skateboards under the mentorship of the late founder Mike Ternasky. Upon his graduation from Emerson College, Rosenberg began his professional career directing music videos, short films, and commercials where he has directed and produced talent names such as LeBron James, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, and Latto. Rosenberg served for a decade as a partner at the independent studio Bandito Brothers, spearheading forward-thinking digital workflows as their CTO and in-house director. He contributed expertise to productions such as Avatar and Act of Valor as well as numerous documentaries including Shine A Light and S.O.P.. In 2012, Rosenberg's directorial debut, Waiting for Lightning, premiered at SXSW, going on to be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films. The documentary feature painted an intimate portrait of childhood friend and skateboard legend Danny Way, who in 2005 attempted to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard. With a penchant for telling deeply human stories, Rosenberg's documentaries range on subjects from land speed racing to skateboarding, photography, technology, and the world of magician Franco Pascali. His award-winning broadcast work has included campaigns for Ford, INFINITI, HUMMER, NBA, MLB, Royal Caribbean, Burger King, Beats, Advil, Intel, and countless others. Rosenberg's latest works include co-curating a first-of-its-kind museum exhibit on the emergence of skateboard videos in the 1990s at The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, as well as his first photo book RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES, documenting a decade of Bay Area hip-hop and skate culture. The book focuses on Jacob's story, coming up as a filmmaker for Plan B and then a photographer for the rap collective Hieroglyphics—which culminated in filming, editing, and directing their first group music video "You Never Knew" in 1998.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Jacob speaks about his new book, Right Before My Eyes (00:09:32)
    • Magic, childlike curiosity, and the film "The Red Balloon" (00:13:19)
    • Jacob shares his experience creating "Waiting For Lightning," a documentary about skateboarder Danny Way (00:18:51)
    • Jacob reflects on how creative pursuits helped him navigate childhood trauma (00:22:08)
    • Finding acceptance through skateboarding (00:29:52)
    • Jacob opens up about childhood trauma and how it fostered his ability to empathize with others (00:38:14)
    • Yoshino shares how teaching boxing to kids highlights their natural embrace of diversity, connecting it to skateboarding's cultural inclusivity (00:40:42)
    • Jacob reflects on how childhood influences like Star Wars and Public Enemy shaped his creativity (00:52:09)
    • Jacob recounts meeting his mentor, Mike Ternasky (Co-Founder of Plan B and H Street Skateboards), at a skate camp in 1988 (00:58:04)
    • How authenticity and small acts of kindness create meaningful connections (01:04:56)
    • The conversation explores empathy as a counter to divisiveness in politics and mass media (01:07:46)
    • Yoshino reflects on experiencing racism while traveling (01:18:15)
    • Jacob discusses creating Plan B's iconic skate videos: Questionable, Virtual Reality, and Secondhand Smoke (01:21:54)
    • Jacob highlights a museum exhibit celebrating 1990s skateboarding videos as cultural and documentary art (01:32:10)
    • Joan Scheckel and her embodied storytelling technique (01:35:36)
    • The importance of open-hearted living and artists staying fearlessly present during turbulent times (01:41:53)
    • Yoshino and Jacob admire the subtle storytelling in Wim Wenders' Perfect Days (01:51:07)
    • Jacob discusses his book Right Before My Eyes, chronicling his growth as a filmmaker and skateboarding's evolution from 1988 to 1998 (01:58:28)
    • Yoshino and Jacob explore how modern technology overwhelms and disconnects, emphasizing slowing down and finding grounding in nature and analog experiences (02:03:57)

    artistdecoded.com jacobrosenberg.tv/shop instagram.com/jacobrosenberg


    AD 270 | Joshua Hagler (Æmen Ededéen) Nov 11, 2024
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    Joshua Hagler (b. 1979, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho) is a first-generation graduate with a graphic design degree from The University of Arizona. A 2018 grant recipient of the Roswell Artist in Residence Program, Hagler has since made New Mexico his permanent home. Currently, he lives with his wife and daughter in the high desert village of Placitas at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In recent years, his practice has been guided by an approach he calls Nihil, a set of nine self-imposed principles that have grown out of solitary excursions throughout the state. These principles determine all aspects of the work from its imagery and process to the media and objects comprising it. Concept and meaning, as such, naturally unfold out of synchronistic experiences occurring over time.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Romanticizing solitude and isolation (00:05:53)
    • Joshua describes his meditative practice (00:09:06)
    • Yoshino reflects on how names and labels impact our perception of reality (00:14:15)
    • Joshua discusses his project "Nihil" (00:17:24)
    • How Joshua's personal grief has shaped his work (00:23:28)
    • Joshua and Yoshino share personal anecdotes and experiences with encountering spiritual signs (00:29:41)
    • Yoshino discusses the challenge of describing spiritual experiences. Joshua adds that people often exist in a projected reality, shaped by narratives and labels, which sometimes diverge from actual reality (00:46:21)
    • Exploring ideas around purpose (00:51:23)
    • The danger of equating success with self-worth (00:58:39)
    • Joshua shares his experiences about how his project "Nihil" began and ended (01:17:45)
    • Yoshino uses the metaphor of the "Easter egg" in video games to explain an artist's desire for others to understand the depth of their work (01:25:41)
    • The benefits of living in simplicity and not being attached to outcomes (01:30:47)
    • Joshua shares a recent interaction with a younger artist, offering advice on handling the pressures of age and expected timelines (01:37:59)

    artistdecoded.com joshuahagler.com instagram.com/aemenededeen


    Slow Creativity | Yoshinocast #18 Nov 01, 2024
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    Yoshino is a multi-hyphenate artist and the host of Artist Decoded. Yoshino's Links: yoshinostudios.com yoshino.substack.com instagram.com/yoshinostudios x.com/yoshinostudios


    AD 269 | Nouel Riel Oct 21, 2024
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    "As an artist, I am interested in observing the transmutation process of unconscious material moving into conscious awareness. I work in painting, photography, writing, performance and video. My paintings utilize inner visions and depth psychology to form works layered with symbolism and metaphor. In photography, I employ an experimental process on film that focuses on Jungian Intuitive and Feeling typology. By blurring, altering or disrupting the straight forward information in a photograph, the image moves from analysis to an abstraction - allowing the viewer's point of focus to relax, moving closer to the body and the Self. This subtle shift of perception is why I describe my photographs as Portals of Feeling."

    Nouel Riel is a Los Angeles based Artist. Following many years performing as a competitive gymnast she earned a full athletic scholarship to The University of Minnesota. There she studied Apparel Design, continuing that focus at The Art Institute of Portland. Since receiving her BFA from Santa Fe University of Art and Design in 2014, she has shown in solo and group exhibitions in Santa Fe, NM, Los Angeles, New York, and London. Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Yoshino and Nouel reconnect after not seeing each other for over four years (00:06:30)
    • Nouel reads The Layers by Stanley Kunitz, and the conversation explores the poem's meaning and personal resonance for her (00:08:23)
    • How Yoshino and Nouel met (00:13:05)
    • Archetypes and Jungian psychology (00:18:56)
    • Nouel talks about her background in competitive gymnastics (00:24:24)
    • Finding art as a tool for self-discovery and healing (00:38:52)
    • Giving a voice for our dark energy and integrating with our shadow-self (00:48:38)
    • Embracing different types of intelligences and trying to not take things personally (00:56:23)
    • Exploring loneliness and how it could relate to the missing connection with the Devine feminine and masculine (01:08:20)
    • Nostalgia, popular culture, and the perception of self (01:25:21)
    • The importance of representation in mass media and Yoshino's personal experiences dealing with racism (01:32:12)

    artistdecoded.com nouelriel.com instagram.com/nouelriel


    AD 268 | Sah D'Simone Oct 14, 2024
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    Sah D'Simone is a dynamic spiritual leader and global humanitarian who has made profound contributions to mental health, spirituality, and social welfare. As the founder of the Somatic Dance Institute and creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method, he has empowered millions to heal from trauma and foster spiritual growth. Sah's work extends across multiple fields, from his role as a spiritual teacher to his achievements as an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, published author, and host of the podcast Solving the Riddle of Being Human. Blending Buddhist practices, contemplative psychotherapy, kinesthetic learning, and clinical spiritual care training from Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Sah's trauma-informed approach has earned worldwide acclaim. His holistic perspective informs his humanitarian efforts, which have garnered recognition like the City of Los Angeles CARE Award. A prominent figure in media, Sah has been featured in major publications and has spoken at esteemed institutions such as Columbia University and the United Nations. Through his innovative healing methods, bestselling books, and transformative retreats, Sah continues to bridge the gap between spirituality, mental health, and social consciousness, impacting lives globally. Topics Discussed In This Episode:

    • Sah's early life in Brazil (00:04:00)
    • Immigrating to the U.S. at 16 and the cultural transition (00:06:57)
    • Grief, loss, and the impact of losing his mother (00:12:16)
    • The Camino de Santiago (00:20:03)
    • Traveling, becoming nomadic, and understanding personal values (00:36:36)
    • Trusting ourselves and listening to intuition (00:42:12)
    • Training in martial arts to overcome inner demons (00:43:23)
    • Co-founding Bullett Magazine and working in fashion (00:53:22)
    • His newest book, Spiritually We (01:06:28)
    • Advice for seeking connection and dealing with loneliness (01:14:37)

    artistdecoded.com sahdsimone.com instagram.com/sahdsimone tiktok.com/@sahdsimone


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