06: (Street-Art)istic Integrity The Harder To Breathe podcast

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For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a rare live & in-person conversation with Author, Filmmaker, and Street Artist “Morley”.

If you have the chance to look over Morley’s street art portfolio, or if you stumble upon a piece of his work as you’re walking through Los Angeles, you’ll quickly see that there is much more depth to his art than you might typically expect from someone who claims “street artist” as their profession.

That depth extends into the conversation, as the three men chat about what it really means to be an artist in the 21st century. It’s a wide-reaching discussion that covers topics such as balancing Dreams and Reality when growing up in the “you can do anything” era, choosing the messages you’re putting out into the world, maintaining artistic integrity, and staying “cool” as the meaning of the word shifts and changes over time.

As Duck points out, it can be hard to separate yourself from your work as an artist, especially when the work is a direct expression of yourself, but finding the balance between expression, finances, and living a life you enjoy and are proud of is an absolutely worthwhile endeavor. On the whole, it’s a fantastic discussion, and broadly beneficial to artists and non-artists alike.

0:00:00 Introduction & The Mindset of an Artist

0:04:54 Today’s Guest: Morley

0:10:04 Morley’s Perception of Raising a Son in Los Angeles

0:14:25 Ryan’s Experience Growing Up in Los Angeles

0:16:24 How To Balance Your Dreams vs. Reality

0:18:54 Does Film School Prepare You For Real Life?

0:21:16 How Morley Got Into Street Art

0:24:53 The Messages Behind Morley’s Work

0:33:34 What Message Did Morley Need to Hear When He Was Coming Up?

0:37:34 What Were You Working Through That Your Art Helped With?

0:44:53 The Complexity of Needing Value From Your ArtWork

0:48:22 How We View Artistic Integrity

0:56:29 Is There (& Can There Be) a Business Model for a Street Artist?

0:60:11 Fighting Artistic Anxiety

1:06:10 Changing Band Names & Increasing Transparency

1:08:19 The Value of Changing Perspectives

1:13:10 How to “Stay Cool”

1:24:08 Ryan’s Connection With His Former Therapist

1:25:44 Allowing Yourself to Enjoy the Moment

1:28:26 Wrap Up & Conclusion

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