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Send us a textThis week on Off the Easel Podcast, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore sit down with the extraordinary Martin Wittfooth. Known for his breathtaking large-scale oil paintings that explore themes of nature and the environment, Martin shares his inspiring artistic journey, detailing how key opportunities shaped his education and career.In this insightful conversation, Martin walks us through his creative process and reveals the innovative software he uses to master light and shadow in his work. Whether you're an artist or a collector, this episode is packed with valuable tips and inspiration.Tune in this week wherever you listen to podcasts!Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:Skye Becker-Yamakawa IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/ Web: http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/ Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
On this episode of Art Affairs, Esao Andrews joins me for a second time!We catch up on what he's been up to since our first chat a couple years ago, we talk about his time creating covers for the House of Mystery comic series, his new solo show opening at Thinkspace, and a whole lot more!Also mentioned in this episode: Martin Wittfooth, Travis Louie, James Jean, João Ruas, Tara McPherson, Sam Weber, Static Medium, Aron Wiesenfeld, Serio Press, Ryan Travis Christian, Niklas Asker, and Nicolás Uribe.Follow EsaoWebsite: esao.netInstagram: @esao Follow the ShowWebsite: artaffairspodcast.comPatreon: artaffairsInstagram: @artaffairspodcastTikTok: @themichaelfaith© 2019-2024 michael faith
On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with artist Martin Wittfooth.We discuss his experience growing up in Finland, the allegorical nature of his work and the stories he's interested in telling, the evolution of his work in the last year and the huge shift in theme his latest show introduced, and a whole lot more.Also mentioned in this episode: La Luz de Jesus, Mark Ryden, Joe Sorren, Copro Gallery, Roq la Rue, Gallery Poulsen, Christian Rex van Minnen, and Adam Miller.Follow MartinWebsite: martinwittfooth.comInstagram: @martinwittfoothFollow the ShowWebsite: artaffairspodcast.comPatreon: artaffairsInstagram: @artaffairspodcast
Martin Wittfooth was born in Toronto, Canada in 1981 and works in two studios in Kingston, New York, and Savannah, Georgia. He earned his MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2008. Wittfooth's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Akron Art Museum in Ohio, and La Halle Saint-Pierre in Paris, with solo exhibitions in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Copenhagen. His paintings have also appeared in numerous publications, including Juxtapoz, The New York Times Art Review, and Vice, and cover features in New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, Chronogram, and American Artist Magazine. Wittfooth's paintings, drawings, installations, and sculptural works investigate themes of the intersection and clash of industry and nature, and the human influence on the environment. Many of his works explore the theme of shamanism - rituals and practices as old as our species - through which we have attempted to dialogue with nature: the nature outside of ourselves and the nature within. His creative language uses the combination of allegory and symbolism to convey visual narratives. Martin Wittfooth is represented by Gallery Poulsen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Martin's upcoming solo exhibit “The Plasticene Era,” which opens on September 17th, 2022 @ Gallery Poulsen in Cøpenhagen The longest amount of time he has spent on one painting Getting inspiration from the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles The pre-career retrospective Creating an exquisite corpse with oneself Martin growing up in Finland Martin working as an illustrator directly out of college 3D printing World building Speaking about one's personal observations of the world through one's paintings The Siren in Greek mythology Google's “sentient” AI, LaMDA Creating meaning out of one's own life Balancing being a working artist and having a family Being a community-focused artist People / Artists Mentioned: Gerhard Richter (Visual Artist) David Cronenberg (Director) Bret Easton Ellis (Writer) Darren Aronofsky (Director) Adrian Ghenie (Painter) Justin Mortimer (Painter) Cecily Brown (Painter) Anish Kapoor (Sculptor) James Turrell (Artist) Albert Einstein (Physicist) Blake Lemoine (Google AI Engineer) Books Mentioned: American Psycho Less Than Zero Films / TV Shows Mentioned: Crimes of the Future (2022) Mother! (2017) The Shining (1980) martinwittfooth.com instagram.com/martinwittfooth
On this special two year anniversary episode, i talk with, one of my personal favorite artists and friend, Esao Andrews.We discuss how he first started doing covers for Circa Survive, his unique blending of haunted mystery and tender warmth, his more recent entrance onto the mural scene, and a whole lot more. I hope you enjoy this extra special edition, with one of Mesa's finest.Also mentioned in this episode: Erik Ellington, James Jean, Tomer Hanuka, Mu Pan, Kenichi Hoshine, Nicolas Uribe, Nathan Fox, Fuse Gallery, Tristan Eaton, Dr. Revolt, Jonathan LeVine Gallery, Thinkspace Projects, Roq la Rue Gallery, Pow! Wow! Worldwide, Aaron Horkey, David Choe, and Martin Wittfooth.Follow Esao:Website: esao.netInstagram: @esaoFacebook: @esaoandrewsartFollow the Show:Website: artaffairspodcast.comPatreon: artaffairsInstagram: @artaffairspodcastFacebook: @artaffairspodcastTwitter: @art_affairs
Martin Wittfooth, acclaimed painter and illustrator, discusses with Artrepreneur curator, Matthew Rota, his artistic journey, album covers, the discovery of his love of oil painting, and the logistics of gallery shows and art fairs. Wittfooth’s oil paintings explore disquieting themes of "industry and nature, unhinged evolution, and the clash of old ideologies with modern fears", and have appeared in numerous publications such as New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, and American Artist. The post Martin Wittfooth: Art fairs, animals, & album covers appeared first on Art Business Journal.
Martin Wittfooth, an acclaimed painter, discusses with Artrepreneur curator, Matthew Rota, his artistic journey, album covers, the discovery of his love of oil painting, and the logistics of gallery shows and art fairs. Wittfooth's oil paintings explore disquieting themes of "industry and nature, unhinged evolution, and the clash of old ideologies with modern fears", and have appeared in numerous publications such as New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, and American Artist. View Martin Wittfooth's Artrepreneur profile here.
On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Josh Tiessen.We discuss his early life in Russia, the influential mentors who've helped him along the way, the final piece in his Streams of the Wasteland series, and a ton more. Chatting with a prodigy on Art Affairs 17.Also mentioned in this episode: Jonathan Levine Projects, Corey Helford Gallery, Rehs Contemporary, Natural Earth Paint, and Martin Wittfooth.Follow Josh:Website: joshtiessen.comInstagram: @joshtiessenFacebook: @joshtiessenTwitter: @joshtiessenFollow the Show:Website: artaffairspodcast.comInstagram: @artaffairspodcastFacebook: @artaffairspodcastTwitter: @art_affairs
Justin Hopkins interviews Martin Wittfooth and Sergio Barrale. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Being in control of yourself even if you're not in control of outside forces Sergio's car exploding while driving cross country Plant medicines Letting go of materialistic possessions The importance of family Not letting bad situations dictate your happiness Psychedelic experiences Martin leaving NYC to live in Woodstock Reflections on Martin's dog Luna Lessening one's own ego Being lost in a big city How Sergio and Martin met each other UFC Martin explains his work Terence McKenna www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios
Controversial art is often provocative. The artist wants to make you feel something on a visceral level or they want to challenge the way you think. If you haven’t ever thought of art as a medium to send a message, then this episode for you! I had the wonderful privilege to sit down with a provocative and sometimes controversial artist, Hannah Yata. In this episode we discuss her journey of becoming an artist, finding her voice, and challenging the culture. Hannah has some powerful messages to convey through her work. She has evoked strong responses from audiences of all types. You won’t want to miss hearing from this talented artist! Getting Started as an Artist Plotting your way down a career path can be very difficult. Some professions have a very clear cut route, and others don’t. Hannah Yata found herself struggling through the process of getting started as an artist. As she was finishing up her time in art school, she wondered what the next step would be. An offhand comment from one of her teachers sent Hannah in the right direction toward her goal of becoming an artist. An email sent things into motion and Hannah was given a great opportunity to spend the summer working with artists Martin Wittfooth and Adam Miller. That summer was valuable and formative for Hanna. Her time there allowed Hannah to gather insight and skills she needed for the next phase of her development as an artist. To hear more about Hanna’s journey listen to this episode of Savvy Painter! Sending a Message with Controversial Art “There are only two things that pierce the human heart. One is beauty. The other is affliction.” ~ Simone Weil The idea of beauty or affliction is front and center with most controversial art. The artist is trying to evoke something within the viewer. They want their art to resonate deep within. On this episode of Savvy Painter, I get to sit down with artist Hannah Yata. Listen as we discuss one of her most recent pieces of provocative art. Hannah describes the message she wants to convey through the piece and her motivation behind it. Don’t miss this fascinating story from Hana! Living in a Productivity Obsessed Culture An ancient proverb asks, “What good does it profit someone to gain the whole world yet forfeit their soul?” As a society, we can become blind to the damage that seemingly “good” things can cause. We live in a productivity obsessed culture. On the surface, productivity is good. However, when set on a pedestal it can cause men and women to sacrifice their well-being on its altar. On this episode of Savvy Painter, Hannah Yata and I discuss how productivity can become detrimental. We discuss the necessity of “turning off” and finding ways to refresh and remind ourselves that we are more than what we produce! Keys to Success Have you ever wondered what makes certain artists successful? On this episode of Savvy Painter, I sit down with Hannah Yata to find out the keys to her success. Hannah emphasizes two habits that have enabled her to thrive. One of the habits that helped her was establishing a routine. This is a common theme with many artists. Her other key to success is maintaining an appetite for reading. Hannah is convinced that a mind engaged with ideas and stories will produce thoughtful and engaging art. To hear more of our conversation around success as an artist, check out this episode! Outline of This Episode [0:31] Background of Guest: Hannah Yata. [1:59] I introduce Hannah on today’s show. [2:19] Hannah talk’s about her very first painting. [3:13] What made Hannah consider painting as a viable career path? [13:52] How did Hannah feel after her first gallery showing? [16:15] Hannah describes her work. [18:59] Hannah discusses her most recent controversial piece of art. [22:50] How do people respond to Hanna’s work? [27:37] What is Hannah obsessed with right now? [32:50] Living in a productivity obsessed culture. [41:52] What habits contribute to Hanna’s success? [44:24] What book does Hannah recommend to listeners? Other artists mentioned on this episode Martin Wittfooth Adam Miller Eve Ensler Resources Mentioned on this episode Hannah’s website: http://www.hannahyata.com/ Hannah’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hannahfaithyata/ Hannah’s Twitter page: https://twitter.com/hannahfyata?lang=en Hannah on Instagram: @hannahfaithyata BOOK: “The Sane Society” by Erich Fromm Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter
Martin Wittfooth is an illustrator and fine artist living in New York City. His surreal oil paintings are much more than simply depictions of animals – they are emotional self-portraits that demand to be seen as a timestamp of our place here on Earth – where we have come from and more importantly where we are going. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/151 In this episode, Martin discusses: -The importance of remembering why you started doing this creative endeavor in the first place. -How some artists and musicians have the curse of becoming too successful and then losing the initial passion that made them so good in the first place. -His love for the surprises, or “Easter eggs” that come from his art. -His next show, based off of Terrence McKenna and The Archaic Revival. -How podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience and The Duncan Trussel Family Hour are evidence of a shift in the power of expression and information. -More details about his upcoming show in October 2016. -How mistakes can often end up not being mistakes at all. -Trying new things just to see if you can get happy, unexpected results. -Dismissing the inner critic while at the same time being able to absorb valuable criticisms from trusted peers. Martin's Final Push will inspire you to enjoy the process, rather than the end result. Quotes: “If there is to be an audience member that you are creating for, let it just be yourself.” “It’s not the outcome of what happens when the piece is done, it’s the process of making it itself that matters.” Links mentioned: The Archaic Revival by Terence McKenna The Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast -- Episode 137 with Martin Wittfooth Connect with Martin: Website / Facebook / Instagram
Martin Wittfooth is an illustrator and fine artist living in New York City. His surreal oil paintings are much more than simply depictions of animals – they are emotional self-portraits that demand to be seen as a timestamp of our place here on Earth – where we have come from and more importantly where we are going. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/150 In this episode, Martin discusses: -What he attempts to accomplish with his paintings. -How his style has developed over time and the experience of looking back at his old work. -One of his earliest creative memories when he realized that his art could cause a reaction in people. -How he sees his paintings as “emotional self-portraits.” -His fascination with the way that the human species communicates with one another on many different levels. -How young adults have to make decisions on what they want to do for the rest of their lives at too early of an age. -The difficulty of trying to find a marriage between painting and the business of painting. -How we live in a time where the knowledge and advice is out there on the internet… we just need to know where to look and how to ask for it. -The importance of enjoying the act of your creative endeavor rather than the results of it. Quotes: “Through drawing, all the sudden people took interest in what I was doing.” “I’m trying to get myself somehow trapped on the canvas but in a way that isn’t the predictable image of me.” “If it stops feeling like play, then it’s probably not worth doing.” Links mentioned: The Archaic Revival by Terence McKenna The Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast -- Episode 137 with Martin Wittfooth Connect with Martin: Website / Facebook / Instagram
Martin Wittfooth joins me via skype from his studio in Upstate NY for a two part episode. Pt.2 We talk Mocking Ideology, Team Tribalism., Critique of The Oppressed, The Need For a Viewer, Man vs Nature, Apes on Mushrooms, Last Breath, Helping as Harming, and Getting Elevated.
Martin Wittfooth joins me via skype from his studio in Upstate NY for a two part episode. Pt.1 We talk Foot Wit, Themes, Kings and Queens, Mavericks, Upstate Balance, Stoned Apes, Outrage Culture, Ayahuasca, and Sam Harris.
Genius artist Martin Witfooth joins the DTFH to talk about art and nature.
Special Guest: Gregory Koutrouby, dcoumentarian of artists. A Thousand Stories is a continuously moving documentary through which writer Gregory Koutrouby shares his conversations with artists. Celebrating its four-year anniversary this month, A Thousand Stories features artists who, despite their brilliance, are often overlooked. A strong advocate of the arts as a source of inspiration and a native New Yorker, Gregory has shared conversations with artists of many disciplines, including the francophone R&B duo Les Nubians, pop-surrealist painter Martin Wittfooth, and Latin Grammy award-winning vocalist Susana Baca, and continues his search for the most brilliant artists whose voices must be heard. www.athousandstories.com http://www.facebook.com/athousandstories