Episode #201 with Ben Aitken

From the vault - recorded in 2023 and never before released until now. Dan and Harman are joined by artist, Ben Aitken.We chat about what kind of person Ben was in high school, graffiti, gaining an attraction for art, what goes on in Ben's head while painting, the immersive experience of painting, the process, finding purpose in painting, knowing when to stop, the pressure on producing work, the Archibald, prison affecting the art, dealing with life coming out of prison, the slow pace of time in prison, honesty, thoughts on religion, reflecting on COVID, drugs, social anxiety, putting on art shows, mental health, therapy, Ben's love for Fanta, and a whole lot more!Check out Ben's website and his artwork below.https://www.benjaminaitken.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.