In this enlightening episode of Decoding the Flow, host Drica Lobo sits down with Austin Young — visual artist, photographer, and co-founder of Fallen Fruit — to explore the spiritual nature of art and the transformative power of beauty and community.
Austin shares how his creative practice has evolved into a form of meditation — a sacred dialogue between art, nature, and consciousness. Through Fallen Fruit, a long-term art collaboration that uses fruit as a medium to explore generosity, urban space, and shared humanity, he has turned public spaces into sanctuaries of connection, inviting people to experience art not as spectators, but as participants in collective beauty.
This heartfelt conversation dives deep into the creative process, the evolving role of AI in art, and how beauty can become an antidote to fear and division. Together, Drica and Austin explore how creativity transcends boundaries, fostering deeper understanding and shared humanity.
Takeaways
Austin views his creative process as a spiritual practice.
Fallen Fruit connects communities through shared experiences and the symbolism of fruit.
Beauty is a universal language that opens hearts and minds.
Art can transform public spaces into sanctuaries of reflection and unity.
Creativity is an innate human expression — a way to remember who we are.
AI can serve as a tool to expand artistic potential and experimentation.
Art is a meditation — a bridge to the divine.
Focusing on beauty helps shift from fear to love.
Every choice and action can be seen as a creative act.
The future of art lies in collaboration, performance, and shared experience.
00:00 — The Spiritual Nature of Art
05:28 — Fallen Fruit: Building Community Through Creation
08:08 — Redefining Beauty in Contemporary Art
09:15 — Daily Rituals and Creative Practices
12:18 — Messages for Future Generations
12:50 — The Essence of Connection
13:37 — Art, Collaboration, and the Future
15:34 — The Role of AI in the Creative Process
Austin Young is a multidisciplinary artist, photographer, and co-founder of Fallen Fruit — a collaborative art project that uses fruit as a cultural symbol to reimagine public space, community, and generosity. His work bridges photography, performance, and public art, inviting audiences to see art as a living, breathing exchange of energy and meaning.
Through his portraits and installations, Austin inspires people to find connection through beauty, creativity, and conscious participation. His mission is to awaken collective creativity and remind us that art — like nature — belongs to everyone.
Connect with Austin: austinyoung.com | fallenfruit.org | Instagram @austinyoung
Connect with Drica: dricalobo.com | Instagram @dricaloboart
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