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In this discussion, Shane Guffogg and I explore the many facets of art and spirituality. We observe how this topic seeps into his everyday life and ultimately into his paintings.  We also briefly talk about Francis Bacon’s crucifixion paintings. I ask questions about the late artist’s spiritual search into the depths of humanity and how he might have arrived. We compare Bacon’s process to Guffogg’...

In this episode, Shane Guffogg and I explore his painting series, “A Rose is a Rose, is a Rose”. The series is partly inspired by Gertrude Stein’s sentence, A rose is a rose is a rose, from the 1913 poem, “Sacred Emily” which appeared in the 1922 book, “Geography and Plays”. In Guffogg’s case, the rose symbolism is also inspired by his orchard located at his ranch in Central California where he no...

In this discussion, Shane Guffogg and I unravel the psychological landscape of self-portraits. We talk about how social media has affected personal perception. Also, we explore his upcoming solo exhibition, Shane Guffogg: "40 Years of Self-Portraits." What is interesting and quite unique about this exhibition is Guffogg is widely recognized for his abstract paintings. What people don’t kno...

In today's episode, we discuss the meaning surrounding Guffogg's painting series, "Sapere Aude" (Dare to Know), and what prompted the artist to explore science, philosophy, and more in order to shape this body of work. We also have a deep talk about the Information Age and why ‘Sapere Aude’ (dare to know or dare to be wise) is such an important topic in the ever-changing face of hu...

In today's discussion, Shane Guffogg shares his studio practice and materials that inspire his work. We talk about the influence of the Old Masters, glazing techniques, and much more. Shane Guffogg is an American artist that looks through the lens of humanity at civilizations, both past, and present, and views time as threads that connect all people. His work is a visual language that is infor...

Today we discuss "process and creation" surrounding studio rituals and intrigue which inhabit the art practice of Shane Guffogg. Guffogg is an American artist who looks through the lens of humanity at civilizations, both past and present, and views time as threads that connect all people. His work is a visual language that is informed by the spiritualism of abstraction and the realism of t...