Behind the Artist with Park West Gallery

Mar 05 2020 41

Behind the Artist with Park West Gallery Podcast artwork

What does it take to be a professional artist? Park West Gallery’s Morris Shapiro wants to know, so he’s interviewing some of today’s most popular visual artists. “Behind the Artist” shares candid conversations in which artists tell real stories about their upbringings, their careers, and the creative inspiration behind their work. Art lovers and collectors alike will love this authentic look at what it takes to create and thrive in the contemporary art world. You can also watch Park West's artists in auction at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Kre8 and His Uncompromising Dedication to His Life, Work and Goals

Mar 05 2020 41 mins

Growing up as a military child who lived all over the world, Kevin Vigil, known as Kre8, found it difficult to blend in. His life experiences have formed the foundation for the artist he is today, and collectors from all over the world are drawn to his dramatic, interesting paintings. In this episode of the "Behind the Artist" podcast, Kre8 discusses how he's forged his own path in

Leslie Lew and Her Intriguing Success Story

Feb 18 2020 61 mins

Growing up as the daughter of the renowned advertising executive art director Les Hopkins, artist Leslie Lew became steeped in the American ad culture in the 1960s. We are thrilled to have Lew as our featured artist this week on the "Behind the Artist" podcast! She discusses her childhood and how her experiences helped form the base of what she does today, takes us through her year

Csaba Markus: Making Magic—Part 2

Feb 04 2020 46 mins

Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Csaba Markus. In this episode, Markus and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro continue their conversation discussing Markus' escape to America, where he lived in his car in California while trying to earn money to bring his family to join him. They then get into discussing his artwork, why h

Csaba Markus: Making Magic—Part 1

Jan 21 2020 51 mins

Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Csaba Markus. Markus has a larger-than-life personality, and shares with us in this episode his unique story as to why he is who he is. In this discussion with Morris Shapiro, we hear the details of Markus' childhood growing up in Communist Hungary and he reveals the details of his tenacious

Dominic Pangborn: Paving His Own Path—Part 2

Jan 07 2020 66 mins

Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Dominic Pangborn. In this episode, Pangborn and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro continue their conversation discussing Pangborn's schooling and how his unique tie designs became an overnight success. They then get into talking about his creative process, and Pangborn shares his interesti

Dominic Pangborn: Paving His Own Path—Part 1

Dec 24 2019 71 mins

Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Dominic Pangborn. In this episode, Pangborn describes his life growing up in South Korea and his solitary trip to the United States at just 10 years old, where he was adopted into the Pangborn family and became one of 12 children! He then dives into his path that led him to the famed Chicago

Duaiv's Spontaneous and Unique Path to Where He Is Now

Dec 10 2019 45 mins

Artist Duaiv is our amazing guest on the "Behind the Artist" podcast this week. In this episode, Duaiv shares some revealing insights into his youth, discusses his path as a classical musician and overall decision to become a painter, talks about meeting Salvador Dali, and much more! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery

Francois "Fanch" Ledan: A Self-Taught Artist with a Bold Imagination

Nov 26 2019 40 mins

With more than 45 years of experience, Francois "Fanch" Ledan is an amazing self-taught artist who embraces his imagination to create unbelievable interiorscapes and exotic destinations. We’re thrilled to have Fanch as a guest on the “Behind the Artist” podcast to talk about the fascinating road he has traveled to become the artistic star he is today. In this episode, learn a

Alexander Chen: Capturing the World

Nov 12 2019 53 mins

Traveling the world capturing the beauty of historical and cultural landmarks, artist Alexander Chen's paintings depict immense detail that transports his audience into the exciting settings of his paintings. We are thrilled to have Chen as a guest on the "Behind the Artist" podcast. In this episode, Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro catches up with Chen to discuss his jour

Peter Nixon and His Lush, Lucid, Elegant, and Consistently Sophisticated Creations—Part 2

Oct 15 2019 50 mins

Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Peter Nixon and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro. Nixon and Shapiro carry on their conversation from the previous podcast episode by discussing the thought process and details behind developing Nixon’s book. They then get into talking about the art of our contemporary times and how thes