This installment is with the fine artist, Elizabeth Ibarra. Born and raised in Guadalajara, México — Elizabeth now lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Elizabeth’s talent is renowned as it is global. Her work is recognized from the Art Antwerp Fair — to The Paris Review — to her latest show called, Blue Hymn: Prelude, at the Simchowitz Gallery in Pasadena, CA.   See more on CKTH.com

This episode is with the artist, Erik Sommer.

Hailing from Minnesota and a long-time resident of New York City, Erik now resides in Catskill, NY — where he continues to create new works of his own and manages Mott Projects — a growing space for international creators.

Erik is an innovator, a scholar and someone who also knows his Sports. Big respect and appreciation. Cheers and enjoy.

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This installation is with hard-charging surfer from the UK, Adam Amin.

True to Adam’s already remarkable international journey — he can be found either at home in Maui or chasing European winter swells with fellow friend of the program, Frosty Niemann.

Big respect and appreciation to Adam for not only fearlessly paddling into heavy water surf but also for authentically sharing his harrowing childhood story on this pod. Safe passage to all the travelers out there. Cheers and enjoy.

This installment is with globetrotting surf photographer, former United States Marine and friend of the program, Isaiah "Frosty" Niemann. From his roots in Nebraska to serving his country while teaching himself new things in the Corps, Frosty exemplifies the power of continued education and setting intentions with equal parts action.

This podcast is in connection with a follow-on episode with one of Frosty’s collaborators, UK surfer, Adam Amin.

As always, big ups and much respect to Frosty for his service.

Cheers and enjoy.

Originally hailing from the UK and now living in Houston, Texas — after his time in Boston — David is one of the more passionate and dedicated members of #tracknation that I have ever met. From his time training with Linford Christie to now coaching for the University of St. Thomas Track Team, David is an example of pursuing a passion and sharing his peak performance education with others.

This podcast is about a new solo exhibition by David Hanes called Still Alive. The show opens on October 7 at 6pm at Mott Projects in Catskill, NY. The show’s body of work demonstrates David’s decision to turn away from his more critical, conceptual and minimal art-making and point towards a new practice rooted in method, technique and study. The title, Still Alive, emerged from conversations Hanes had with John Vincent Campbell on the CKTH podcast. Still Alive embodies where David is in his painting, self-leadership and his voice as a creator.

Amongst other topics, the second installment of a two-part podcast with Ignacio Alvaro discusses cult sci-fi classics such as, Ice Pirates, as well as his recent studio show — straight outta a wintery Lima, Peru. Salud!

Ignacio Alvaro is a contemporary artist from Peru. As a former law student, his work authentically synthesizes Peruvian history and culture with a unique future-facing perspective. Playing with diverse mediums, textures and technologies, Ignacio’s creative output is emblematic of the phrases “can’t knock the hustle” as well as “no rest for the gifted.” Big ups and much respect to Ignacio for being a friend of the program and for sharing his energy. Cheers and enjoy.

Part two of a two-part podcast with friend of the program, Shaun Ellison. In this installment, we connect with Shaun after the opening of his new show called 'Love - Love’ — that opened on July 16 via Taymour Grahne Projects in London, England. The show closes on August 11. Much respect to Shaun for making it all happen.

Part one of a two-part podcast with Shaun Ellison, a South African painter who lives and works in Brooklyn — and who is also an elite tennis player. Shaun attended college (and lettered in tennis) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, School of Visual Arts. He also studied at the NY Studio School. Big ups to Shaun and enjoy.