Скачать или смотреть The Living Novel - Brad Beyer - 6/24/24

Greg Sullivan continues his concept of a Living Novel, where various contributors from his experiences in the film industry and other fields add their chapters, creating a dynamic and evolving work. The novel consists of 13 chapters, a blog of the present, and a future section that discusses fun exercises and potential societal improvements.
Below are some great highlights:

🌅 Mayan Calendar Insight: Sullivan discusses the end of the Mayan calendar, sharing a picture of the sunset on the last official day, and emphasizes the importance of improving our world by breaking bad habits.
🎤 Gregg introduces his guest, Brad Beyer, who is a talented artist known for his intricate works that incorporate names and lyrics into visual art pieces.
🎨 Art Techniques: Brad Beyer explains his art process, where he uses names and words to create images, sharing examples like a piece featuring 400 musicians (forming a picture of Stephen Taukus) and another of the Brooklyn Bridge made up of names of people who worked on it.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and Heritage: Brad Beyer shares his family history, including their involvement in historical events and their long-standing presence in the community.
👁️ Personal Struggles: Beyer talks about his struggles with eye problems and how losing his eyesight for a period led him to listen to numerous books, which in turn inspired his art.
🖌️ Artistic Journey: Beyer details his journey back into art, starting with a special piece for his brother that incorporated the word "Imagine" to create a portrait of John Lennon.
🎶 Musical Influence: He also discusses his musical background and how it has influenced his artistic expression.
🎸 Collaborations and Community: Beyer mentions his participation in local jam sessions and his collaboration with other musicians and artists in his community.
🌍 Reflections on Humanity: The conversation delves into deeper reflections on human nature, the evolution of our species, and the importance of recognizing our interconnectedness.
🧬 Evolution of Thought: Beyer discusses the concept of Homo Sapiens evolving into Homo Sapiens Sapiens, addressing the importance of thinking about how we think and its impact on our future.