An interview with horror artist James Abyss about discomfort, interpretation, and why darkness keeps showing up in creative work. This interview isn’t about shock value—it’s about intent, control, and letting meaning exist without explanation.More episodes, archives, and projects:[https://www.chaesarvideos.com](https://www.chaesarvideos.com)Custom vinyl records and physical releases:[https://www.chaesarvideos.com/shop](https://www.chaesarvideos.com/shop)00:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:12:13 Letting the Viewer Decide the Meaning00:08:45:10 Early Influences and First Encounters with Horror00:17:32:06 Why Darkness Became a Language00:26:41:18 Discomfort vs Shock Value00:36:09:14 Control, Restraint, and Intentional Limits00:45:22:08 What the Work Is Actually Asking From People00:55:22:18 Closing ThoughtsFollow James AbyssInstagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jamesabyss/](https://www.instagram.com/jamesabyss/)Website: [https://www.jamesabyss.com/](https://www.jamesabyss.com/)Linktree: [https://linktr.ee/jamesabyss](https://linktr.ee/jamesabyss)TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesabyss](https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesabyss)Explore MoreChaesar Videos on YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos](https://www.youtube.com/@chaesarvideos)Chaesar Videos on Instagram[https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/](https://www.instagram.com/chaesarvideos/)#JamesAbyss #HorrorArt #DarkArt #ContemporaryArt #UndergroundArtists #ArtistInterview #LookAtTheWaterHole #ChaesarVideos