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In this episode you’ll learn:
- What inspires John to paint
- The importance of vulnerability and play
- An actor’s greatest strength
In this second chat, artist, John Link, describes how vulnerability and a sense of play both motivate and inspire his creative work.
Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares how his recent ill health and confronting mortality has changed his outlook to life and his relationship to his painting.
We begin by talking about the John’s painting and the stories behind John’s paintings.
And how, in some sense, we’re all like Shakespearian characters.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
[00:48] Introducing the second part of this chat with John Link.
[02:58] John describes one of his paintings.
[06:50] Looking ahead and dealing with the past.
[08:00] What inspired John to paint this piece.
[08:30] Shakespeare’s ambition.
[12:00] Narratives. Political, social and personal issues.
[13:42] Vulnerability.
[15:05] Actor’s greatest strength.
[16:30] How John’s painting has supported him towards exploring his own vulnerability.
[17:40] Outcomes.
[19:38] Becoming a painter. Investigating who we are. Being alive and disorganised.
[21:28] Child’s play.
[22:20] Making a living from his art.
[23:20] Joy and simplicity.
[24:00] Donald Trump.
[24:20] Stand-up comedians.
[25:00] Fearlessness.
[25:47] How John’s ill health has changed him.
[30:00] Determination.
[31:30] Chemotherapy.
[32:50] Going the homeopathic route.
[34:16] A new kind of energy.
[38:09] Identical twins.
[38:55] Being who you want to be.
[40:00] Getting trapped into a way of life.
[41:10] Magic.
[43:30] Finding answers.
[44:15] Engaging stories and inspiring children.
[45:08] Not letting go. Not giving up.
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