ART WUNDERFUL ART PODCAST
The Podcast where art is a religion...
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Have you ever wondered where an artist finds their muse, or what narratives unfold in their mind as they bring a canvas to life? For my painting, "Drift," the inspiration emerged from a memory back to my teenage years, a time steeped in cosmic wonder and introspection. Imagine a 13 or 14-year-old me, tucked into bed on a Sunday evening, precisely at 10 PM. The air would fill with the ethereal sounds of "Hearts of Space," a radio program dedicated to ambient electronica, designed to transport listeners to the deepest recesses of both outer and inner space. As the music washed over me, I'd pore over the latest issue of OMNI magazine, my favorite at the time. Its pages were a gateway to the unknown, brimming with articles on astral projection, out-of-body experiences, UFOs, and alien encounters. All of this unfolded against a backdrop as equally captivating: the lights dimmed, my bed, nestled against a wall adorned with a vast wallpaper mural of the Space Shuttle, effortlessly hurtling thousands of miles an hour, hundreds of miles above the sprawling expanse of Earth. This blend of auditory immersion, speculative reading, and a visually inspiring environment fueled a boundless sense of wonder about the universe. It was from this potent cocktail of memories and sensations that "Drift" was conceived. "Drift": Embracing the Infinite In the stark monochrome of "Drift," a solitary figure stands at the precipice of the infinite. Her bowed head and the gentle slip of her blouse below her shoulders don't convey vulnerability, but rather a profound surrender to the vast abyss that lies both within and beyond. This is the edge of self, the quiet release of ego into the boundless present moment. Within this act of letting go, a deeper strength emerges—a quiet courage drawn from the wellspring of consciousness itself. As you gaze upon "Drift," I invite you to feel the pull of the infinite, to experience the unwavering faith born in the heart of surrender, and perhaps, to glimpse your own boundless potential in its profound stillness. Learn More HERE
This is a photos taken at an early stage of a portrait commission featuring a mother and her two daughters. As you can see, I begin a painting with a reddish tint to the panel and then draw my composition directly on top before applying the oil paint. While I usually have a fairly refined sketch to draw from, when applying that idea to the panel it often changes considerably as I bring the image to scale from the sketchbooks. Until next time, Cheers!
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About Art Wunderful
The mission of Art Wunderful is to spread the gospel of the arts, their essential value to our every day lives and to offer a deep dive exploration into this most mysterious of subjects. Weekly episodes oscillate between solo commentary on art related topics where host Nicholas Harper shares his unique perspective as a gallerist, curator, artist and collector and conversations he has with artists, collectors and arts related professionals.
Art Wunderful is the perfect podcast for art enthusiasts, from artists to collectors to those who just love the arts as a spectator to those that are simply curious as to what the arts are all about.
We hope you join us weekly as we build a catalogue of perspectives into the arts that you'll find invaluable, as you explore your own passion for the arts, and ultimately for life.
Art Wunderful is recorded weekly in Nicholas Harper's art studio, located in the Rogue Buddha Gallery in Minneapolis MN.
About your Host
Nicholas Harper wears many hats in the art world. As a gallery owner, artist, writer and collector, he is uniquely poised to offer a perspective on the arts unavailable elsewhere.
His personality and style are welcoming and unpretentious, if not a bit quirky. While he lives and breathes art, he does so in a manner that encourages to others to join him as he truly believes that art offers a window to our soul and is essential in our everyday lives.
His passion for the arts and his desire to make them accessible to all is evidenced through his eagerness to share his experiences and philosophies that are as insightful as they are entertaining.
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