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.
Jason Link - Creative Director at Epitaph Records.
We talk to Jason about the roles of a creative director in the music industry, what record companies are doing to drive sales, things freelancers can do to work smarter, and how merchandise and album design has changed in the past 10 years.
IG:
Personal - @doublej2000
Epitaph Records - @EpitaphRecords
Caratoes - Illustrator and Street Artist from Belgium.
We talk to Caratoes about traveling the world, painting murals and the difficulties one can face when negotiating traveling to paint.
IG: @Caratoes
Leon Benrimon - Director of Modern and Contemporary Art for Heritage Auctions.
We sit down with Leon to discuss how auction houses work, how to determine the value of your collection, insuring your collection and how reselling hurts everyone.
Nina Palomba - Los Angeles based artist and art director.
On the eve of her new solo exhibition, "Nini's Weenies", Nina sits down to talk about her love of 1930's cartoons, Americana, producing sets for video shoots, and firing shotguns.
Her new exhibition runs January 12th through February 2nd at Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles.
IG - @TheNinaPalomba
Dave Persue - Southern CA based artist and author.
Persue dives intro his 30 year career as an artist. From graffiti, commercial illustration, branding, fine art, and writing - Dave has done more than most can hope for. We also discuss his book "The Origins of Bunny Kitty" which he co-wrote with his mother using a character he's been painting on city streets around the globe for almost 20 years.
IG - @Persue1
Hoxxoh - Miami Artist and Muralist.
Clean Break is in Miami for Art Basel speaking with our friend Hoxxoh. We speak to Hoxxoh about his mural work and fine art.
We also welcome special guest co-hosts Brian Butler and Upendo. This episode was recorded in Miami at Jolt Radio.
IG: @Hoxxoh
Alex Yanes - Miami artist and sculptor.
Clean Break is in Miami for Art Basel speaking with our friend Alex Yanes!
Alex has been building and creating his entire life. We discuss how he got started, balancing career and family, and learn some secrets behind his unique and colorful work. Also we welcome special guest co-host Brian Butler. This episode was record in Miami at Jolt Radio. IG:
Upendo - Los Angeles based Abstract Expressionist.
Upendo got his start in the skate and clothing industry, but over time transitioned to focusing on his own work. Using his unique ghetto poetry style - his work can be scene in the fine art world, clothing, and commercial jobs. He's also part of the Crass Boys. IG - @Upendo_
Denial - Canadian Punk Rock Pop Artist. We caught up with artist DENIAL right after his showing at this year's Designercon in Anaheim California.
We talk about his studio and art scene in Canada, work visas for traveling internationally as an artist, cease and desist letters, and his fundamentals which has kept this career going for 18 years. IG @DenialArt
Brett Crawford - Los Angeles Artist.
Brett spend his formative years filling holes in his life with material things. After this landed him in jail, he realized a change was needed. Now an accomplished artist with an upcoming solo exhibition, Brett certainly is on the upswing. We speak to Brett about finding gallery representation, creating his first sculpture, apprenticing, and the importance of a hard work ethic.
IG - @BrettCrawfordArt
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