https://Art2Life.com - I used to think I couldn't make art because I didn't have some earth-shattering conceptual message. Or that somehow I hadn't struggled enough in my life to enter the world of fine art. It took way too long to realize I had meaningful thoughts and that I was just as eligible as anybody. Then, finally, I realized that what I was experiencing, and how I wanted to communicate this, is what made my art…well, mine. I have been mining the world of myself ever since.

Recently I stumbled upon the work of José Delhart, who has doubled down on finding his art in the stories and memories of his family. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, his highly personal art is a remarkable assortment of stylized figures, mythical creatures, and UFOs. He often paints on cardboard, repurposed paper, and discarded pizza boxes. Jose derives his art from the beautiful rich tapestry of his memories growing up on his grandfather's yam farm in the mountains of Puerto Rico, his family, and the neighborhood life of Brooklyn, NY. Join me for a lovely conversation filled with stories, adventure, and the magic of looking to the past for inspiration in the present.

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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…

Getting to know José Delhart and his pursuit of both art and music [2:18]

Finding purpose and how art represents the complicated layers of our lives [9:11]

Exploring José’s signature style and the foundational roots of his work [17:26]

How José approaches life’s challenges and incorporates the entire human experience into his art [24:34]

José’s sources of inspiration and his experience spending summers in Puerto Rico [30:20]

Dreams, the dream state, and using art to connect with the other side [40:40]

Why José doesn’t need a studio [44:42]

Cultivating confidence and direction in your art practice [47:03]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Carolanna Parlato’s website and Instagram (José’s elementary school teacher): http://www.carolannaparlato.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/carolannaparlato/ 

Hieronymus Bog’s website (José’s long-time friend and collaborator): https://www.hieronymusbogs.com/  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josedelhartgonzalez/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jose.delhart 

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