The Paris Chong Show

Danny Minnick shares about becoming a new father six months ago to a daughter named Danny Rose, who recently slept for 12 hours and is starting to eat solid foods. He also discusses his happy relationship with his wife, whom he met at a dog park, and his dogs, including a story about his wife's pug accidentally eating a piece of a blunt, leading to an ER visit. Danny talks about his current art studio in Hollywood, where he paints every day, and his upcoming art show in Boston featuring 18 pieces, including an 8x8 foot painting. He also mentions his successful sold-out shows in Singapore and anecdotes about his dogs being featured in his art, such as a painting called "Jack is Getting Shay in the Studio.”

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Danny Minnick

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#fatherhood #art #painting #dogs

Paris Chong she sits down with the multifaceted artist Danny Minnick. In this engaging conversation, Danny delves into his diverse career, spanning from professional skateboarding and acting to his current focus on painting. He shares stories about his upcoming art show in Boston at the Palace Gallery and reflects on his recent travels for exhibitions in Singapore. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Danny opens up about his personal life, including his newfound joy in fatherhood and his serendipitous meeting with his wife at a dog park.

The discussion takes unexpected turns as Danny recounts anecdotes about his daughter, his dogs, and even a tale of Jack (his dog) accidentally ingesting a blunt. He reflects on his past experiences, including his time in the vibrant 80s Los Angeles music scene. Danny also shares insights into his creative process, his daily routine of balancing work, rest, and play, and his philosophy on art and life. He also touches on his upcoming film projects, including "The Year of the Rooster" and "The Elephant Ride," showcasing his continued passion for acting and filmmaking.

Throughout the interview, Danny's genuine enthusiasm and positive outlook shine through. He discusses the challenges and rewards of his various pursuits, offering a candid glimpse into his life as an artist, father, and entrepreneur. From tales of sold-out art shows to reflections on personal growth, Danny's conversation with Paris is both entertaining and inspiring, providing viewers with a unique perspective on creativity, perseverance, and the importance of following one's passions.

Show Notes:

www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/danny-minnick-from-professional-skateboarder-to-acting-directing-and-being-an-artist

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:54) Danny Minnick

(00:02:27) Fatherhood

(00:04:17) Danny's Art

(00:08:48) Do You Still Skate?

(00:10:14) Career and Usual Day

(00:14:10) From Seattle

(00:16:17) East Coast Painting

(00:22:18) Painting to Tunes

(00:28:02) Ray Barbee

(00:30:03) New Book and New Work

(00:36:32) Grateful

(00:39:38) Favorite Painter

(00:47:28) Skate Story

(00:51:31) Outro

🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

Joshua Green discusses his involvement with the Curator's Circle at LACMA, which provides opportunities to visit artist studios and attend special curator-led tours of exhibits. He mentions having lunch with the head of the photography department at LACMA who expressed interest in meeting Paris Chong. The Curator's Circle events offer insights into artists' processes and curators' decision-making when organizing exhibitions, providing a deeper understanding of art. Green mentions visiting Tristan Duke's studio and a curator trip to the Cheech Museum in Riverside, highlighting the value of gaining extra knowledge beyond simply viewing art on the wall. He's been involved with the Curator's Circle for about two years and enjoys learning about art through these experiences.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#lacma #curatorscircle #cheechmuseum #museum #art

Joshua Green sits with Paris and discusses his long history with photography, starting from building a darkroom with his father as a child. He shot for his high school paper and various independent papers at UCLA. Despite his love for photography, he faced challenges at Art Center due to an allergy to the chemicals used in traditional development, which forced him to leave the program midway. Now, he primarily uses digital cameras for his photography, but Paris Chong has not yet seen much of his work and expresses a desire to view it. They also briefly mention discussing ideas for making positive changes in the world, jokingly referencing lawsuits related to water issues.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#photography #diydarkroom #developer #joshuagreen #UCLA

Joshua Green explains that the biggest water issue in California is management, as the state has allocated five and a half times more water rights than actually exist. He discusses a major project, the Delta Conveyance Project (formerly the Peripheral Canal), which his organization, C-WIN, has been suing the state over for 25 years due to lack of funding, water rights, and construction permits. Green highlights historical water rights issues dating back to the Gold Rush and the current "use it or lose it" system that incentivizes water-intensive agriculture, like almonds and pistachios, which consume a vast amount of water, often for export. He also mentions that the Resnick family, known for their agricultural businesses, face criticism for their water use. C-WIN's approach involves litigation based on the Public Trust doctrine to ensure water is available for everyone and everything, including fish and wildlife, as the state's mismanagement has led to significant problems.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#waterrights #cwin #deltaconveyanceproject #joshuagreen #cawater

Paris Chong and Joshua Green discuss Joshua's mother, Dorothy Green, who founded Heal the Bay and other organizations focused on environmental issues, particularly water. Dorothy Green was described as a "serial entrepreneur" who started organizations to address problems, then left them in good hands to tackle new issues. One organization she founded aimed to get government agencies to communicate about the LA and San Gabriel Rivers, now known as the Council for Watershed Health. Her last organization, the California Water Impact Network (C-WIN), focuses on litigation to uphold state water laws. They also discuss the recent fires and the issue of drained reservoirs leaving firefighters without water, as well as broader water management problems in California.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#healthebay #waterrights #dorothygreen #joshuagreen #lawater #cawater

Paris sits down with the multi-talented Joshua Green, a man wearing many hats from real estate to photography and environmental activism. Joshua shares insights into his fascinating background, including his mother, Dorothy Green, the founder of Heal the Bay. They delve into critical issues facing California, particularly the water crisis, discussing mismanagement, outdated water rights, and the controversial Delta Conveyance Project. Joshua's organization, C-WIN.org, is actively working to address these problems through litigation and advocating for fair water distribution.

Beyond environmental concerns, Joshua opens up about his spiritual journey as a Buddhist and his studies with Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche. He reflects on the concept of impermanence and how it shapes his perspective on material possessions and life's challenges, even during the recent fires. Joshua's calm demeanor and spiritual grounding offer a unique viewpoint on navigating difficult times. He also shares his passion for photography, revealing his history with darkroom development and his current digital work with a Leica M11P.

Join Paris and Joshua for a thought-provoking conversation that covers a wide range of topics, from environmental activism to spirituality and the arts. Discover the hidden complexities of California's water issues, gain insight into Buddhist philosophy, and learn about Joshua's artistic pursuits. Plus, get a sneak peek into Joshua's involvement with LACMA's Curator's Circle and a potential future fundraiser for fire relief. Don't miss this engaging episode of the Paris Chong Show!

Show Notes:

www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/joshua-green-california-water-activist-buddhist-practitioner-photographer-and-art-enthusiast

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:25) Joshua Green

(00:01:50) Very Famous Mother

(00:05:48) CA's Water Problem

(00:12:41) LA Wildfires Talk

(00:16:49) Guru

(00:20:11) Photography

(00:23:34) Organizing Together

(00:26:33) His Eminence

(00:29:18) Water Conservation

(00:32:58) Curator's Circle LACMA

(00:37:27) Outro

🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

Crescenzo Notarile and Paris Chong discuss his work shooting nudes, with Paris acknowledging the potential for perversity and intrigue associated with the genre. Crescenzo emphasizes that all great artists start with nudes to study form, beauty, lines, and geometry, citing Picasso, Rembrandt, and Caravaggio as examples. He shares his own influences in nude photography, including Bill Brandt, Joel Peter Witkin, Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Irving Penn. Crescenzo highlights the challenge of evoking emotion and avoiding cliché or vulgarity in nude photography, and mentions his own nude book and his use of infrared film to create a unique aesthetic. He also acknowledges the common observation that male photographers often shoot more female nudes than male nudes, offering reasons such as the perceived difference in beauty between the male and female form, as well as the difficulty in finding male models willing to pose nude.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Crescenzo Notarile

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#nudes #nudephotography #photography #artbook

Crescenzo Notarile and Paris trade stories of living through terrorist attacks. Crescenzo recounts his experience as a witness to the 9/11 attacks in New York City, describing his immediate reaction and the chaotic scene at the World Trade Center. He shares a story about a friend who lived nearby and returned to his apartment to find an airplane seat inside. Notarile also discusses his photography of American flags displayed throughout Soho and Tribeca after the attacks, and how one of his contact sheets was chosen for the permanent 9/11 memorial installation. He expresses pride in creating a spirited and uplifting piece amidst the horrific and sad images of that time.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Crescenzo Notarile

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#911memorial #photography #WTC

Crescenzo Notarile explains the complex process of booking a cinematographer for music videos and television, emphasizing the shift from director-driven hiring to a network and studio approval system. He highlights the intense competition among cinematographers and advises aspiring individuals to first become photographers, focusing on storytelling through images, understanding composition and geometry, and developing their aesthetic sense. He stresses the importance of taking numerous photos, experimenting with angles and perspectives, and learning to differentiate between taking pictures and creating photographs with a narrative.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Crescenzo Notarile

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

#photography #cinematography #composition #learningphotography