Visual Arts/Design
Hugh MacLeod of gapingvoid.com
Cartoonist Hugh MacLeod of gapingvoid.com talks about creative sovereignty, the business of art, and the pursuit of blinding moments of clarity.
For people who haven't read your book yet, can you share one or two of its key themes?
HM: The book's called Ignore Everybody
. I first published it on the blog under the title How to Be Creative. And it wasn't really an instruction manual -- I wasn't telling people what to do. I was talking about the landmines I hoped they wouldn't step on because landmines are expensive to step on.
My main thesis is that when you first have a good idea, there's no one who can really tell you whether the idea is good or not. For it to be any good, it has to be so out there, there's no point of reference. Also, really good ideas, once they're executed, tend to alter the power balance in relationships, and people are very conservative about changing power balances. I think it was chapter 4 where I said that good ideas have lonely childhoods. The initial loneliness of a good idea is to be expected.
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Keri Smith
Artist and author Keri Smith talks about why she writes creativity books, the importance of play, imperfection, and impermanence in her work, and why we need to aim for "the all-consuming place."
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Tobie Giddio
Visual artist and fashion illustrator Tobie Giddio talks about music and meditation, and finding inspiration in the New York club scene.
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Tucker Nichols
Artist Tucker Nichols talks about why he likes early thoughts and exposed decisions, and the importance of not giving other people the keys.
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DyAnne DiSalvo
Writer and illustrator DyAnne DiSalvo talks about how her stories make up a neighborhood, the importance of persistence and courage, and finding inspiration in a New Jersey grocery store.
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Ze Frank
The Show's Ze Frank talks about unsolvable problems, "brain surfing," pain management, and how creative pursuits change perception.
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James Warren Perry
Painter James Warren Perry talks about self-regenerating art, giving thanks, and why he aims for irony-free, unrepentant beauty.
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