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In this candid interview Andy Firth aka Jack of The Dust shares his art, heart and vision. Andy is a self-taught Australian artist who established his art business in a home garage in 2013. Now he produces artful skulls in 4-6 releases a year and manages a crew of 15 people to make and ship art globally! He sculpts his original pieces by hand combining various materials such as clay, acrylic paint, and cinema-grade urethane resin to resemble various surfaces and textures that include skin, bone, steel, and stone.
Andy borrowed the term ‘Jack-of-the-dust’ from the Royal Navy of the 1800s. These were ship’s assistants who worked in the dusty bread storeroom. In the interview the artist explains his connection to the term and how it relates to his brand name and work.
The vanitas theme was one of major topics explored by artists throughout art history. The depiction of a skull, coffin, hourglass and dying flowers often illustrated the impermanence of human life in paintings. The skull served as a reminder of inevitable death in art. Yet, it has another meaning for Andy, which he eagerly shares in this interview.
The artist gives his reasons why art is important. He also shares his views on AI art. Andy explains his creative process, gives some cool art marketing and Instagram tips, and acknowledges the importance of failure to propel and ignite his creative and passionate career in the arts. Tune in now!
Video is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1EJOTNOlJ58
Contact Jack of the Dust: https://jackofthedust.com/
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