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A conversation based on the inspirations and creative process
behind John’s newly published novel, a modern retelling of the Faust legend.
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45:00
American “revolutionary spirit,” every generation of artists felt it had to upturn the last, couldn’t keep a tradition etc
51:00
what is the “dark,” demonic, gothic?
1:07:00
John’s creative process, drive for innovation while being a person who cautions against innovation
1:14:00
“transparent art?” Does there need to be mystery in art? Versus religious iconography?
1:28:00
the way someone has to engage with art, not just allowing it to just impress a view upon oneself
1:37:00
Loving the art and loving the artist, the interplay between the two, cult of personality. No formula to creating an artwork, it’s a holistic manifestation of who/what you are
1:49:00
Difference between artist and craftsman? The archetype of artist, what can’t be taught
1:58:00
The artist’s drive to create a fascimile of their internal world. Is the only way to classify art/artist as successful that they expressed what they wanted to?
2:10:00
What does innovation mean now? Is it possible?
2:17:00
Why John thought it is important to base a story on the Faust legend now
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