EP11 | BERNARDO SÁNCHEZ NAVARRO | "Making Art More Democratic Instead of Elitist"

EP11 | BERNARDO SÁNCHEZ NAVARRO | "Making Art More Democratic Instead of Elitist"

Ian Hawk sits with head curator and co-owner of Artquemy Gallery +Lab, BERNARDO SÁNCHEZ NAVARRO to discuss his roots in Mexico City, how his passion for art grew in his youth, and how going to boarding school in France changed his life.   Berny’s passion for curation and guiding artists in an expression of his deeper goal to make art more democratic and less elitist. There are many communities who don’t have access to museums and Berny’s mission is to bring museums to communities through street art.  They discuss the magic and process of creating Artquemy and their mission to MAKE ARTISTS HAPPY AGAIN. Visit artquemy.com [http://artquemy.com] to exlore the work of Artquemy’s global artists.  IG: @bernardou92

EP10 - Jor Ros | "A Good Story Needs to Feel like a Hug"

Ian and Berny sit with designer and illustrator, Jor Ros to chat about his creative approach to his work, the influence of Japanese culture, and what it felt like when his first solo exposition at Artquemy  completely SOLD OUT in 48 hours after the inaugeration.  The depth, humor, and humility of Jor Ros cuts through when he speaks about painting within narrative arcs, the power of storytelling, and what it was like growing up in Mexico. Enjoy this episode as we approach the second expo of Jor Ros at Artquemy on the 17th of October, 2024. The next show of Jor Ros is entitled, “If Things DON’T Work Out.” Check out the work of Jor Ros  at https://artquemy.com/artists/jor-ros IG: @jor.ros

EP09 - ELINA CERLA | "Back to the Essence of Mark-Making "

Ian Hawk and artist, Elina Cerla, converge to talk about the evolution of her artistic expressions moving from painting to drawing and the nuerocognitive phenomenon that is Aphantasia (which she possesses). We gain insight into Elina’s artistic process of destroying, building, questioning, and need for mark-making. Her brilliance on display, she also shares the magic and coherence of KAIROS, or the perfect moment for which things are to occur. Enjoy this episode as we embark into Elina Cerla’s expo at Artquemy. Join us on the 12th of September for her expo entitled, “Seriously Fake.”  Check out the work of Elina Cerla  at https://artquemy.com/artists/elina-cerla  IG: @elinacerla

EP08 - ROCÍO RUH | "Medíos de Expresión"

Ian and Berny sit with Abstact painter, Rocío Ruh to discuss her roots growing up in Argentina, the impact traveling has had on her journey, and the importance of being bored. In Rocío’s artistic project, known as Katharsis, we hear how she materializes her deepest expression through meditation and a state she only reaches in painting.  Ian and Berny get psyched out by the new yin-yang of Rocío’s work which is an exploration of ‘Being and Emptiness’ through poetry and her talent for mixing beats while DJing. Her means of expression are dynamite! Check out the work of Rocío Ruh at https://artquemy.com/artists/rocio-ruh/ [https://artquemy.com/artists/rocio-ruh/] IG: @rocioruh_

EP07 - CIRO MARRA | "El Pintor del Alma"

Ian and Berny sit with Italian painter, Ciro Marra to explore his journey as an artist,  a peek into the inspiration of his childhood, and how he was an apprentice to a painter at the Vatican (which included living like a monk). We hear of the enlightment Ciro received after a severe health crisis, the symbolism behind ‘ladders’ in his paintings, and Ian and Berny discover Ciro’s hidden talents! Enjoy the passion and drive of Ciro Marra. JUST SOUL! Check out the work of Ciro Marra at https://artquemy.com/artists/ciro-marra/ [https://artquemy.com/artists/ciro-marra/] IG: @marra_art