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.
WOES - Hawaii born Artist.
A car wreck early on convinced WOES that life is too short. From there he just went for it - painting his Pandas worldwide and making a name for himself in the process. We talk about his long career, how he keeps things fresh, and working with Wu Tang. IG - @Woes
2SHAE - Los Angeles based Artist and designer.
Only a few days before his new solo exhibit at EWKUKS in Los Angeles, 2SHAE shares his past experiences that influence his work. From drug addiction, tattooing in prison, and MTV's West Coast Customs - 2SHAE's story is one of the best we've had on the show. IG - @Tat2Shae
Brent Estabrook - Los Angeles based Artist. Pigment and Texture Enthusiast.
We welcome Brent back to the podcast to talk about his work, blue check marks on Instagram, his solo exhibit in New York, and people wanting to touch his paintings.
IG - @BrentEstabrook
Jo Koy - "Standup Comedian of the Year" 2018 - Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
Jo Koy has been pursuing comedy since the late 80's. Now voted "Standup comedian of the Year", Jo shares stories from his long career. IG - @JoKoy
Alex Pardee - Fine artist, muralist, designer, and toy maker.
Alex Pardee began his art career in the late 90's. Now more than 20 years strong, Alex shares what he's learned over time and gives insight on his different projects.
IG: @AlexPardee
Fin Dac - Stencil artist and founder of Urban Aesthetics
Fin's urban aesthetic style is a means to help erase negative stereotypes of culturally diverse women. Now traveling the world painting murals as well as exhibiting fine art, we speak to Fin about how important it was for him to follow his passion.
IG: @Findac
Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery - Los Angeles based art gallery.
Since 2005 Thinkspace gallery has been showcasing world class artistic talent. Andrew is known for offering no-holds barred advice to artists wanting to show their work in the gallery circuit. We speak to him about exhibiting work, tips for artists, and we learn about how Thinkspace got started and continues to remain one of the best galleries in Los Angeles.
IG: @Thinkspace_art
Birdman - Los Angeles Based Photographer.
Birdman has been covering the Los Angeles art scene for quite some time. We learn how he got started, his time as a paparazzi for TMZ, and how he gets works in the competitive field of photography. IG: @BirdmanPhotos
Dante Orpilla - Reddit Employee, Therapeutic Artist, and Ex-Criminal.
Dante began pursuing his unique "water color" artwork during his time in prison. Using coffee, Kool-aid, and what was available - Dante began creating the work which landed him a job at Reddit once released.
We speak to Dante about his time creating artwork in prison, Reddit, using art for therapeutic purposes, and following old men home from the Art Store.
IG: @OneUglyBastard
Alex Garant - Figurative Artist.
A heart attack early in life made Canadian artist Alex Garant realize that life is short. For the last six years Alex has been taking her figurative oil paintings all over the world and making quite a name for herself. We learn about Alex's background, how she creates her work, and tips and advice from her career. IG: @AlexGarantArt
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