Concerning The Spiritual In Art

In this episode Cedric and I discuss the power of alchemy and how we as artists can perform visual alchemy within our work. We discuss Cedric's creative process and how he is influenced by graffiti culture and ritual.  During our dialogue we talk about our current cultural condition of polarization, and how art and artists alike can help guide us back into a sense of balance.  Cedric als...

In this episode Jessica and I talk about the importance of shifting our perspective beyond our limited environments. We discuss our relationship to the cosmos and the importance of communing with the natural world.  We ask the question about how our relationship to both natural and urban spaces influence us in our lives.  Jessica and I also discuss her imagery and painting process, along...

In this episode Amy and I have a fun and lively conversation about painting, color mixing, and the importance of distilling images down to exactly what they need.  We touched on meditative practice and some of the hurdles that arise when beginning that journey.  We also had a really enriching discussion around consumer culture and what it means to be someone who makes art in a time when...

In this episode Guleus and I talk a lot about healing and how creativity and art making can be a gateway for both releasing trauma and cultivating a healthier relationship with ourselves. We discuss how this process ultimately helps us connect with the world in a more positive way and helps us manifest a more beautiful life.  ----------------  Guleus E'Xavier's creative process serves as...

In this episode with Matt Blankenship Jr.,  we take a deep dive into the relationship between consciousness and spirituality and how this relationship not only influences creativity but influences the way we think about our life! --------------- Matt Blankenship Jr. is a songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, leader of tropical indie-pop band The Sometimes Island. Synth-heavy pop laced...

In this episode Delta Venus and I talk about ancient wisdom traditions, psychedelic integration, and how to ground our spiritual practice within our creative process. ------------------- Delta Venus's Website Delta Venus's Instagram  Delta Venus is a visionary artist, mystic & theologian living and  learning on the beautiful eastern coast of Australia. Delta has been studying for the...

In this episode with Elizabeth Traina, we dig deep into ideas around creativity, healing, and how we can use art as way to evolve our consciousness . We also discuss the role of art in our world today and how spiritual art is making a huge comeback right when we need it the most!  ------------ Elizabeth's Website  Elizabeth's Instagram  Elizabeth is a New York-based visual artist an...

In this episode with artist Skylar Smith, we discuss creative process in relation to meditation. We also dialogue  about ways to integrate spiritual practice into the art making experience itself.  ---------------- 1st New Moon of 2023 ! Skylar's Website  Skylar's Instagram Skylar Smith is an artist, curator, and educator. Her work deals with micro and macro perceptions of the natur...

A spiritual renaissance is upon us and its influences are being reflected in a lot of the art we are seeing today. “Concerning the Spiritual in Art," a podcast hosted by artist Martin Benson, explores spirituality, consciousness and the creative process. This podcast highlights innovative artists working across a variety of genres and mediums. The hope is that these conversations inspire, perplex,...