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.
Dave Kinsey - Artist
Dave got his start in the skate industry working with illustration and design in the early nineties in Atlanta before moving to Southern California in '94. A few years later he moved on to found BLK/MRKT design studio and gallery, ultimately leaving his commercial career behind in 2009 to focus on his fine art. We speak with Dave about his 30 year + career and how to stay inspired.
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Philip Colbert - The Lobster
We speak w/ Philip, whose been called the Godson of Andy Warhol, about this work and the significance of the Lobster character.
We also discuss his recent exhibition and how he's stayed busy creating during the pandemic.
Crocodile Jackson and Wizard Of Barge We talk about the duo's recent exhibition "The Good Saloon" in Los Angeles California, working during the pandemic, and how the pair got their names
@CrocodileJackson @WizardofBarge
Neil Wright - Head of Collaborations and Experimental for Complex
Neil stops by to discuss ComplexLand - an open world shopping destination opening December 7th. Matt's new book, American Terror, will be available during Complexland.
Lindsay Hearts - owner of the fashion brands FoxBlood, My Violet, and BlackWell Los Angeles
Lindsay shares what it takes to start and run a successful fashion brand. We also learn the reasons most brands fail from the start, and what you can do to avoid that.
Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster - the creators of NiftyGateWay.com
We speak to Duncan and Griffin about their website, which is a premier marketplace to buy and sell NFT's - or digital goods. Our host Matt Gondek gives details about his first ever digital artwork release, done through their website.
Ricardo "It's a Living" stops by to discuss his latest projects including a mural exhibition in his home town and a fine art exhibition in Tokyo, all done during the pandemic.
We learn how he developed his style and advice to young artists looking to do the same.
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Matty Mo creates headlines, murals, and artwork under the name "The Most Famous Artist"
We talk with Matty about transitioning from the tech world to art, how he began gaining traction so quickly, and his new venture - an online database of resources and coaching for artists.
This week's guest is Balloonski - a balloon artist, performer, and street artist based out of Los Angeles
What started as a gig making balloon art in restaurants has grown to huge art installations all over the world. Matt talks with Balloonski about transitioning his craft into fine art, taking his artwork to mural festivals, and how he got started
Mikael B - Artist
Clean Break Podcast is back!
We kick things off with artist Mikael B - an artist originally from Copenhagen Denmark but now living and working in Los Angeles.
What began as writing graffiti blossomed into owning an advertising agency with his twin brother. Although their work strong and the portfolio of clients impressive, Mikael felt he needed to pivot and began pursuing his own fine art.
Leaving everything behind, he moved to the United States and started from scratch, building an impressive body of work, collectors, and gallery opportunities.
IG: @mikaelbrandrup
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