My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer.
In today’s episode, we talked about…
- Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex.
- Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book.
- Modern Impact: What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives?
- William Blake Encounter: The mysterious and unexplainable experience with William Blake’s iconic painting, The Ancient of Days.
- Nikola Tesla’s Paradox: Discussing the paradox of Tesla's genius and how his innovative approach can inspire modern artists.
- Kurt Cobain’s Symbolism: Interpreting the rich symbolism and personal references found in Kurt Cobain's lyrics.
- Children’s Drawings: Observations on children's drawings and the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.
- Creative Decay: Strategies for artists to cope with creative decay, loss of inspiration, and overcoming writer’s block.
- Dreams and Creativity: How recording dreams and taking naps can boost creativity and enhance artistic expression.
Resources Highlighted in This Episode
- MJDorian’s website
- The Third Eye Drops Podcast
- The Red Book (Jung)
- MJDorian Patreon
- My Spiritual Odyssey
- The Ancient of Days
- Nikola Tesla & The Paradox of Genius
- Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows
- Jimi Hendrix Electrifies The Star Spangled Banner
- Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
- The Magic Secrets of Salvador Dali
- Caravaggio: 100 Famous Paintings Analysis and Biography
- Chiaroscuro
- Leonor Fini • The Dark Masquerade