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About Jesse: Jesse Draxler was born in rural Wisconsin, studied in Minneapolis, MN, and currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. A formal mixed media & inter-disciplinary artist, Draxler has exhibited extensively both domestically and internationally and in 2018 released his first book, Misophonia, through Sacred Bones Records. His client list includes MCQ Alexander McQueen, The New York Times, Hugo Boss, Dita Eyewear, and The Atlantic. Draxler is also one of an upcoming three person exhibition opening at No Gallery in Los Angeles September 7th.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
- Draxler's experiences moving to LA and living off-grid in Wisconsin
- Definitions of success and personal growth
- The effects of religious upbringings
- Hardcore and metal bands offering rebellion against religion and aesthetic freedoms
- How boxing, basketball, and running have offered growth in Draxler's creative process
- The effects of expectations on the creative process
- Draxler's reflection on the anniversary of his book “Misophonia”
- Draxler's representation and upcoming show under Casey Gleghorn's No Gallery
- Navigating the gallery experience
- Exploring many mediums and Draxler's transition into taking his own collage material and using color in his art
- Books and authors mentioned: Pema Chodron, Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, short story collection Jagannath by Karin Tidbeck, Under the Skin by Michel Faber, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, Freedom from Anger by Alubomulle Sumanasara, Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- Graphic novels mentioned: Upgrade Soul by Ezra Clayton Daniels, Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince, and Black Hole by Charles Burns
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About Justin: Justin Tyler Close is a Canadian born visual artist, now located in Los Angeles, CA
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
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Manifestation
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Death
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Pema Chodron (Author)
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DMT + Ayahuasca
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Walking and journaling as a daily practice for positive mental health
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“The Fifty Eleven Project” in collaboration with the Kasper Bjørke Quartet
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Tapping into our inner artistic spirit
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Utilizing different mediums as an artist
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AD NON-WEEKLY ROUND UP #4 with Yoshino and Justin Daashuur Hopkins
Topics Discussed:
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Films: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), The Meg (2018), Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Joy Luck Club (1993), Searching (2018)
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Race and identity issues
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SNL
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Asian American culture
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Leos Carax (Film Director)
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Hopkin’s decision to become an artist
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“Rebel Without A Crew” (Book by Robert Rodriguez)
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The tech industry
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Happiness
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The importance of legacy
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Ego
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