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Ygartua Art Chronicles
by Tala Maillot
Ever wondered what it takes to be a successful artist and make a living from your passion? Explore a life time of prolific works and discover the fascinating life of the extraordinary Canadian artist Paul Ygartua and his wife Joanne, who together have been building a successful art business for over 50 years now .
Episodes
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Episode 31: Talk about Abstracts
Today we talk all about abstracts. Ever wondered what is going on in an artist's mind when he's painting an abstract? or how they find inspiration? Ed is digging deep into Paul's relationship to abstraction and we gain some really interesting insights.
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Episode 30: Bella Bella mural, part 2
Taking off from the last episode all about the "United in History" Mural, Ed, Paul and Joanne continue to discuss the importance of the native community in Bella Bella, talk about the emotional impact of this special project as well as the wonderful potlatch ceremony. Enjoy!
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Episode 29: United in History, Bella Bella Mural, 2013, part 1
Welcome back after a long holiday break! Today we're back in BC, Canada and we're heading far North to the home of the indigenous Heiltsuk Nation, Bella Bella. In 2013, Paul is commissioned to paint the mural, entitled "United in History". The goal was to represent the Heiltsuk Nation and the...
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Episode 28: A mural for Gorliz, Bizkaia, 2010
Join Ed, Paul and Joanne this week as we head to the birth town of Paul's father in the Basque Country, where he paints his first cubistic style mural in 2010. The beautiful beach town of Gorliz is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery in the Basque Country and is very representative of their...
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Episode 27: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico & Ely, Nevada, 2001
Let's head south to the beautiful Mexican resort city of Cabo San Lucas! Paul and Joanne travelled back and forth to Cabo many times over a period of 8 years, during which Paul painted for the Golden Cactus Gallery there. His subject matter ranged from local native portraiture to the famous…
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Episode 26: Beachcomber Millennium Mural, part 2
We're back in the year 2000 today, as Ed continues his discussion with Paul and Joanne about the Beachcomber monumental mural and as well as the Chagall inspired dome painted in the factory's boardroom.
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Episode 25: Beachcomber Millennium Mural, part I
Join us today for an exciting episode. Ed is talking with Paul and Joanne all about the Beachcomber Millennium Mural in Surrey BC. At the time, this was the largest mural painted freehand by one person. 31 faces of over 3 metres high each and he painted the whole thing with one single paint brush!
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Episode 24: Styles, Shows and Patrons of the 90s
We're heading back into the 90s today and exploring all the styles that Paul added to his repertoire during this productive decade. As Paul and Joanne continued their international travels they were also trying to reach a wider audience by participating in large art shows in North America and...
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Episode 23: Venice and Seville, 1991-92
Join us today as we head to the Venice Carnaval and then to the exciting city of Seville in Spain during the early 90s. Paul and Joanne talk to Ed about the importance and the meaning of the masks over the years in Paul's work.
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Episode 22: The Cannes Film Festival and the Harley Davidson
We're back to the South of France today, talking about the Cannes Film Festival and Paul's encounter with the Harley Davidson community there which led to him painting his super realistic Harley Davidson series. You'll be surprised at how long it took him to paint one!
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Episode 21: Living in Cannes, 1990
Sit back and relax as we head to the French Riviera. In today's episode, Ed talks with Joanne and Paul all about their life in Cannes. They would spend the next 8 years going back and forth between the South of France and Vancouver, spending one year at a time in Cannes. Paul would paint and sell...
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Episode 20: Revisiting Chemainus, 1989
Welcome back to Ygartua Art Chronicles after our long summer break! Our host Ed is back today with Paul and Joanne to discuss the plexiglass style in more detail, their next year long trip to France, as well as an unfortunate accident in Chemainus that could have left Paul crippled for the rest…
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Episode 19: A New Style in Québec City, 1987
We head 4000 km East today, as Paul, Joanne and kiddoes settle down in chilly but beautiful Québec city. With our fantastic host Ed, we find out all about life in this part of Canada and Paul's new and unique technique that he develops in 1987 after having attended the New York Art Expo: reverse...
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Episode 18: Expo 86, Part II
Join Ed today for Part 2 of the Expo 86 mural in Vancouver, as he chats with Paul and Joanne all about the technical and artistic challenges involved in painting a mural of this scale as well as the media attention that resulted from being involved in such an important project.
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Episode 17: Expo 86, A World United
Hard work, perseverance, unwavering optimism, relentless confidence and a series of fortunate events… is what it took to bring about the Expo 86 “A World United" mural. Join Ed today as he chats with Paul and Joanne about Vancouver's Expo 86 as well as Joanne's positive approach to dealing with…
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Ep16: Life in the Basque Country and Sitges, 1985
This week, Ed is travelling back to Spain once again with Paul and Joanne. But this time it's with kids in tow and the goal is to fully immerse themselves in the Basque culture. They discuss the customs, the fiestas, the family, the beautiful beaches, the picturesque medieval town of Plentzia and...
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Episode 15: Rio de Janeiro, 1984
The Copacabana, the Carnival, the Amazon Natives, Pele, the favellas... Rio de Janeiro was filled with colour and inspiration. Join Paul, Joanne and Ed today as they discuss the excitement of life in Rio in the mid 80s and how Paul's work was influenced by this new experience.
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Episode 14: Chemainus, 1983
Paul painted his first large mural in the little town of Chemainus on Vancouver Island in 1983, at age 38. He was fearless when he approached this gigantic wall that measured 15.4 metres long by 5.2 metres high. During this episode Ed talks to Paul about painting on such a large scale. They then...
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Episode 13: Hawaii Baby, 1980-1981
Sit back and relax. We're headed to Hawaii baby, where life is too good! Our wonderful host Ed chats with Paul and Joanne about their return to Canada after Jerusalem and their life in Waikiki in the early 80s with the arrival of Baby number 2, Anton. Two years of non-stop work that felt just…
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Episode 12: Jerusalem, 1979-1980
Today we're off to Israel with Ed as he discusses with Paul and Joanne how Jerusalem was a true artistic and spiritual source of inspiration. The people, the lively streets and fascinating neighbourhoods, the variety of religion and the complexity of the situation... it was an unforgettable...
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Episode 11: Expanding the Clan, Cannes 1979
How does the expansion of the Ygartua clan affect Paul and Joanne's lifestyle and chosen path in the art world? Join Ed Hoskin today as they discuss tackling parenthood while continuing to pursue their artistic ventures around Europe in the late 70s.
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Episode 10: A New Chapter, The Natives
In today's podcast, Ed talks to Paul and Joanne about how the discovery of the inspirational photographs of the Natives of North America by the famous American photographer Edward Curtis, drives Paul's art towards a new chapter. One of the most influential periods in his career begins here in 1975.
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Episode 9: A New Celestial Style, Spain, 1973
Join our fabulous host Ed, as he follows Paul and Joanne around Spain and France on the second part of their journey through Europe in their transformed utility van. A new and important direction in Paul's artwork emerges in Spain in 1973. Selling to many galleries, including in Greece, Miami and...
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Episode 8: Destination Greece!
Lots of fun to be had today with Ed! In their transformed British utility van, Paul and Joanne head to Greece through Albania. Their first destination is Corfu, where Paul immediately finds work with 3 local galleries. Painting and living out of their van, they had a pretty amazing life!
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Episode 7: Heading South to Mexico, 1970
Once again, our awesome host Ed takes us on some new Ygartua adventures as they head South to Mexico. Go back in time to 1970s Mexico with Paul and Joanne as they recount their exciting time discovering a new country and living in Acapulco while continuing to paint daily.
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Episode 6: The Apollo Gallery, Vancouver 1970
We're back in Vancouver during the winter of 1970, as Ed talks to Paul and Joanne about their first gallery opened with Joanne's father William Davey in Kitsilano. The Apollo gallery was a success from the start and became a steady income stream for the years to come as they continued their travels
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Episode 5: Back to Europe with Paul and Joanne Ygartua in 1967
In this episode, Ed Hoskin chats with Paul and Joanne about their journey hitch-hiking through Europe in their early 20s, finding jobs in England, Spain and Germany, as well as Paul's true beginnings making a living as an artist.
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Episode 4: The fateful encounter, Vancouver 1966
Paul and Joanne join Ed to discuss how they met in Vancouver in 1966, how Joanne and her Father encouraged Paul to start painting and how he started selling his work in the street for the first time. After one year in Vancouver, they set off for their first European adventure together.
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Episode 3: Back to the 1960s in Vancouver with Joanne Ygartua
Join our host Ed Hoskin as he talks to Joanne Ygartua, wife of Canadian artist Paul Ygartua, about her childhood in Vancouver in the 1960s, her family origins, as well as her path to becoming the art promoter she is today.
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Episode 2: Colourful teenage years in 1960s Liverpool
Ed and Paul discuss the latter part of Paul's teenage years in Liverpool as he finishes up his degree in Industrial Design and decides to emigrate to Canada in search of new opportunities.
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Episode 1: Adventures in Liverpool and the Basque Country in the 1950 and 60s
Join our host Ed Hoskin in our weekly podcast. In our first episode, they discuss Paul Ygartua's early years in Liverpool and the Basque Country, his family roots, growing up around Liverpool in the 60s, art school and his summer trips to the Basque Country.
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Paul and Joanne Ygartua chat with host Ed Hoskin about their travels in Europe in the 70s.
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Ever wondered what it takes to be a successful artist and make a living from your passion? Explore a life time of prolific works and discover the fascinating life of the extraordinary Canadian artist Paul Ygartua and his wife Joanne, who together have been building a successful art business for over 50 years now .
HOSTED BY
Tala Maillot
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