#0010 - MARK WILKINSON - A LIFE DEVOTED TO ART!

THE CREATIVE NOWHERE LAND PODCAST

Welcome to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast.
On this episode, I’m joined by Mark Wilkinson, an artist who has worked across many mediums but, who is now predominantly known for his screen printing and paste-up work. Mark's work can be seen globally, whether viewers know it or not. His screen printing and paste-up art adorns walls in cities worldwide, from Birmingham to Buenos Aires.
Mark has devoted his life to the pursuit of creating. From an early age, it was drummed into Mark that you can take anything and turn it into something—whether it’s a simple line on a blank page or the deeply personal feelings of heartbreak, it can all be turned into something of value.

In this episode, we go into Mark's creative journey. From his early days living in, his words, abject poverty in his studio, making art and music, but very happy, to his band almost being signed by EMI, having all of his art dreams nearly come true, moving to Serbia to run artist colonies, falling in love, falling out of love, moving back to England and getting a quote-unquote normal job, consistently creating and trying to get better as an artist.
Mark goes into detail about his process and how one creative mistake has led to his longest ongoing art project. Mark also shares the deeply personal story about how art and finding paste-ups in some way have helped him recover from a major illness. Being outside, walking in the fresh air, being surrounded by like-minded people, sharing his work with the world and feeling even subconsciously like he still exists and has a purpose have all contributed to his recovery.
Mark's journey is super interesting and full of twists and turns. His lifelong passion for creating and dedicating his time to art has led to a life well spent, and is an inspiration to all of us, whatever journey we're on and at whatever stage to embrace our passions as we only get one chance at life.
Listen now to find out more!
Check out the links to Mark's social media below.
MARK WILKINSON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/markwilkinsonartist
SGT WILKO INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wilko.official

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章节

1. #0010 - MARK WILKINSON - A LIFE DEVOTED TO ART! (00:00:00)

2. Art and Recovery (00:00:01)

3. Creative Process and Self-Acceptance (00:15:04)

4. Early Art Influences and Exploration (00:29:53)

5. Personal Artistic Exploration and Vulnerability (00:36:50)

6. Artistic Pursuits and Personal Development (00:47:03)

7. Artistic Practices and Creative Constraints (01:00:25)

8. Serbian Living and Artistic Reflections (01:06:09)

9. Creativity and Screen Printing Process (01:12:44)

10. Embracing Imperfection in Art Making (01:24:09)

11. Artistic Dedication and Personal Sacrifice (01:33:05)