Art Unknown Podcast

"It just makes life better. It just helps us get through life. That's why art's important." - Siquoyia Blue The life of an artist is often a delicate dance between creative passion and the practical demands of making a living. It is a journey filled with both inspiration and struggle, where the flame of artistic genius must be carefully nurtured amidst life's challenges. The essence of resilience...

"Everything in life is temporary. We can create a different day. We can create a different vision." - Clementine Moss Episode 72 is a mesmerizing journey into the vibrant life of Clementine Moss, a writer turned drummer, whose story unfolds like a symphony of passion and discovery. In this conversation, we delve into Clementine's unexpected foray into drumming in her 20s; a time when she realized...

"Art informs all of culture. Art is the spice of life" - Maya Elizabeth & Rob Murat When two powerhouse performers join forces, the result is pure magic. In Episode 71, we welcome Rob Murat and Maya Elizabeth, the creative minds behind the captivating track "All I Can Say." Rob Murat, a talented singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, has appeared in popular TV shows like Extant, Bones, and the N...

"Having art in your life gives you the ability to see things in different way." - Meg Raiano Meet Meg Raiano, our dynamic Episode 70 guest who embodies the creative spirit. Her journey began like many artists; on a traditional path that took an unexpected and thrilling turn. From her initial love affair with photography to her college days immersed in dance, Meg has always been a true artist at he...

"Life's passing by, if you are not doing the things you love anyway, why not just give it a shot." - Kat Sparks While many people follow the path of the creative, few have done it as diversely as Episode 69 guest Kat Sparks. From a young actor in Hollywood to a powerful film producer in Austin, Texas, Kat has developed a keen sense of what makes great film. In this episode we discuss the ways in w...

"Art transforms our minds. Music transforms our hearts." - Christopher Quigley Christopher Quigley spent his working life assisting artists and architects create their own incredible public art works around the world, yet it wasn't until a pair of massive strokes nearly took his life, that he decided to embrace his own inner artist. Moved by the tragic murder of Elaine Mosher and his own experienc...

"Create art for other people to experience and to enjoy and for it to enrich their lives." - Shanti Hershenson Everyone is inspired by the success of the youth. As for the young adult novel world, our Episode 67 guest, the award-winning author, Shanti Hershenson is taking it by storm. Starting from very early on in her teenage years, Miss Hershenson has written over 30 books and published 20. This...

"If you can't tell your own story; really, who's story can you tell?" - Alan Katz Episode 66 continues the conversation with Hollywood legendary phenom, Alan Katz. We get very deep from jump, as they say, but pretty soon Alan weaves a fascinating tale of recovery and discovery and we talk about his world today as a podcast storyteller, his beliefs on plant medicine, and much more in this second ha...

"Making Tales From The Crypt was an extraordinary creative experience... it was fantastic." - Alan Katz Our Episode 65 is an Art Unknown first! The conversation with Hollywood legend Alan Katz was so good that we made it our first ever two-parter. Anyone enjoying tv in the 1990s will remember Tales from the Crypt and the lovable, terrifying Crypt Keeper. Mr. Katz developed the Keeper as a fully fl...

"[Art] is one of those quality of life things that give you a reason to get up in the morning." - Isaac Hersh Gutwilik Looking back at a life filled with art and music, our Episode 64 guest, Isaac Hersh Gutwilik is a drummer's percussionist. That is to say, while he knows his way around a drum kit, his true expertise lies in his ability to create complex beats and rhythms which balance and drive t...

"You do not want to leave this earth with things on a bucket list and wishing you had done something." - Teri M Brown What do you do when life has beaten you down? When you question your place in the world? After a bad 14 year marriage ended, Teri M Brown found herself questioning everything. It was during this tumultuous time that she met the man who would become her champion and would challenge...

"Without [music] the world would be empty. This is a huge part of the happiness of our soul." - DJ Windy M As creatives go, DJ Windy M is a true chameleon of the arts. From her humble beginnings in the world of hair, to time spent embracing her love of music, she has put in the hours and the hard work required to not only take the stage, but to own it. Her dynamic presense and positive energy is f...

"No matter how dark the day may seem there will always be light." - Ant Boogie When it comes to being immersed in what you love, few do it as well as Anthony Frazier - aka Ant Boogie. From musician to producer to radio DJ, Ant Boogie keeps himself busy with plates spinning and pots boiling. His love of music is infectious and his passion for life easily spills over to everyone who spends time in h...

"Art is the food of our souls." - Isabel Hülya Ergül What more can be said about the angelic vocals of our Episode 60 guest?! Isabel Hülya Ergül has lived a life of music from a very young age. She is classically trained as an choir singer and has progressed to become a powerful director of Antalya, Türkiye's own Choro Canzonetta; an international group of ameteur signers who love music and sing i...

"Music, when it's done the right way... people can come together. Feel that energy. Feel that vibe." - Afro Preachah When your ancestors several generations back are men of the cloth, it would be natural and almost expected for you to preach the word of god as well. But then you find music. James Porter III grew up in the church, sung gospel and loved creating music. A child of the 80's he also fe...

"[Art is] a way of expression. It's something we need as human beings." - Sofia Zolezzi Chilean visual artist Sofia Zolezzi has had a lifetime to prepare for her relatively new art career. From studying art at a young age to playing around in the art realm for most of her upbringing, she took a left turn somewhere along the way to become an engineer, then a mother and a teacher. But she was left u...

"Art can really touch a person. It's very available for those who want to enjoy it." - Janet Dossigny With this episode of the Art Unknown Podcast we bring you yet another artist who had a full life and career BEFORE she became an artist... of sorts. Janet Dossigny is a well traveled, deeply spiritual creative who spent part of her adult life in the painting business. House painting that is. Thoug...

"Art elevates our lives everywhere." - Laura Viola Preciado A career as a full-time mom only lasts until the kids are grown and out of the house. This presents a perfect opportunity to embrace a new calling and explore a second passion. Laura Viola Preciado did just that. She went back to school with designs on being a nurse practitioner, but somewhere along the way, she found her inner artist. Wi...

"You have to live every single day to the fullest because you don't know when you are going to leave." - Suzanne Frazier When life presents opportunities, it is the most aware among us that seize and create. After a lifetime of service and leadership in multiple industries, Suzanne Frazier rediscovered her artistic roots. A few classes in art led to a full blown fine art degree- 20 years after she...

"Don't be afraid to be yourself." - Dr. John Bacon Our Episode 54 guest is proof positive that we can transition from one successful career to another. With a fruitful medical practice as an orthopedic surgeon, John Bacon really had no reason to become an artist. But while on vacation and at the urging of his wife, they took a painting class together and he found a love for putting paint to canvas...

"In our own way, every human being is creating their own masterpiece of themselves." - Heidi Luerra Though most of the Art Unknown Podcast interviews are with artists, every once in a while it becomes necessary to tap into the mind of an art influencer; to get deeper insights into the business side of art. However, to call Heidi Luerra just an influencer is a discredit to her artistic nature. Her...

"One should always believe in what he or she can create." - Murat Germen For many of the world's best artists, life didn't start out with dreams of art. Murat Germen walked a similar path. His degree in architecture and city planning left him feeling constricted and boxed in. Instead of stifling his creativity, he allowed his artistic side to flourish, leading him to his life's passion... photogra...

"Find whatever stokes your inner fire and pursue it." - Monalicious When music permeates one's soul, there is little they can do other than let it out. Our Episode 51 guest, Monalicious has embraced their musical gifts from an early age, knowing that music and art would be the focus of their life. As a non-binary artist, Mona realizes their influence and impact on others trying to find identity in...

"Art feeds the human soul. It makes the world a better place" - Jim Wills Episode 50 sets a milestone at the Art Unknown Podcast. A name change, a pandemic, and a journey across the world. These are just some of the topics we cover in Ep50, as we look at life as lived by Jim Wills and his partner, the artist Janrace Prudent, aka JRP. The tables are turned once again and Janrace takes control of th...

"You can change the world through art." - Angel Espino Seeing the artistic works of a master can move us in many ways. For Angel Espino, such an encounter awakened a desire deep within. A desire to paint; to express his emotions through art. The encounter was with an original Picasso piece and Angel was so taken by the experience that he decided to work on his own creative process. His journey has...