Stay ConnectedDeconstructive Pop Artist Matt Gondek presents – Clean Break.
An informative podcast dealing with the business of the art world. In each episode Matt talks with different guests who will share the no holds bared truth behind how they advanced their own careers.
Robin Eisenberg - LA based Illustrator.
This week we sit down with LA based Illustrator Robin Eisenberg. We talk to Robin about how she developed her unique technicolor style, her collaborations with vans and thrasher, and how you should never compare your success with others.
IG: @RobinEisenberg
Adam Lazzara - Frontman for Taking Back Sunday.
This week we welcome Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday. We talk to Adam about the band's origins, their 20 year anniversary, and we discuss the band's recent compilation album, "Twenty", which chronicles the band's 20 year career.
IG: Personal - @AdamDamnLazzara
Taking Back Sunday - @TakingBackSunday
Jose Mertz - Artist based in Miami, FL.
This week we welcome Miami based artist Jose Mertz to the podcast. We talk to Jose about his residency with Redbull House of Art in Detroit, his murals for Adidas and Heineken, and how he developed his unique style.
IG: @JoseMertz
Michael Reeder - Artist based in Los Angeles, CA.
We sit down with Michael and discuss the ideas behind his work, how important it is to create a large and consistent portfolio, and why putting in the hours is the most important part of becoming a successful artist.
IG: @reederone
Jillian Evelyn - Artist based in Los Angeles, CA.
We sit down with returning guest, Jillian Evelyn and discuss her new Solo Exhibition "It's about time", how to properly pick and choose certain freelance jobs and how her career has changed since she was last interviewed on the podcast.
IG: @Jillian_Evelyn
Neil Wright - Event Director of Complexcon.
Complexcon is the groundbreaking festival and exhibition that brings together pop culture, music, art, food, style, sports, innovation, activism, and education. Neil speaks about what it takes to organize such a large event, how brands can get on board to vend, and expanding Complexcon to not only Long Beach but also Chicago in 2019.
IG:
Personal - @Cherry_Coke_Zero
Complexcon - @Complexcon
Jeff Soto - Pop Surrealist and Street Artist from Riverside, California.
We talk to Jeff about his long varied career, teaching and the stability it provides, and how to maintain goals while juggling your everyday life.
IG: @JeffSotoArt
Captain Kris - New Zealand born Muralist and Graphic Designer.
We speak to Kris about painting on streets across the globe, having realistic expectations with your career, and the origin of his iconic Captain character.
IG: @CaptainKris
Jason Peterson - Chicago-based photographer and Creator of The Times. A forward thinking Ad Agency.
We talk to Jason about redefining the traditional agency model from the ground up, how you must speak with consumers rather than at them, and many others ways in which the business of advertising has changed.
IG:
Personal - @JasonMPeterson
The Times - @weare.thetimes
Hebru Brantley - Contemporary Artist from Chicago.
This week's guest is Hebru Brantley. We talk about the pros and cons of working with a gallery vs doing it yourself, running a successful pop up shop, and how to choose the right collaborations as an artist. We also celebrate our 50th episode.
IG:
Personal - @hebrubrantley
Hebru Brand Studios - @hebrubrandstudios
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