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Epis. 321: Working as an artist's assistant, learning to pay attention, and dedication to the process- James Griffith, part 2
Epis. 321: Working as an artist's assistant, learning to pay attention, and dedication to the process- James Griffith, part 2
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59 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
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In the 2nd part of our conversation, James and I talk about: working as an assistant for various artists, including making large-scale paintings for other artists, and wanting to be credited for his work, with a title such as “lead painter,” something that officially acknowledges his contributions; and meanwhile, how important the process of the making is to his own work; the things that keep James up at night, from the climate crisis to worldwide political bifurcation…basically, “human tragedy is running deep…;” further connecting collectors to his work through his artist talk at his recent show; a story he accidentally left out from his talk, that has to do with searching for enlightenment; buying a piece of land in the canyons of Malibu, which became an education in native plants and paying attention to the landscape (his wife is now a landscape designer emphasizing native plants); and how the person he’d like to emulate is not an artist but rather a zen master or the like, someone who lives as fully as possible.
Released:
Jun 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
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