In this very special episode, Steven talks to one of the world's most recognised street artists, Cope2, alias Fernando Carlo, renowned for his affiliation with the NYPD" and is also a user of "legal" graffiti, a style which originated in the Streetart world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
We draw our personal aesthetic, our likes, dislikes, our predilections and tastes from the world in which we live. Each moment is a chance to inspire ourselves.
As one of the long-time pioneers of Streetart, Cope2 has seen the world change in radical ways. He has also been heavily influenced, as all good artists are, by the lifestyle and circumstances of his youth and environment.
The Guernsey Speed Auction at Christie's in New York, helped to legitimise streetart as an artform, when it sold graffiti to buyers. It gave new meaning to artists, who realised they could now make a living from their work.
When collectors buy a piece of art, they are also buying into the artist's story. This is why it is so important to bring your own narrative to your work.
BEST MOMENTS
'The energy was like a magnet - like I wanted to do it!'
'My playground was the subway yards'
'People use the streets of New York as a canvas'
'Having a history helps a lot. Collectors love to own a piece of history'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Steven Sulley Study
Cope2 - https://cope2artlife.com
ABOUT THE HOST
The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.
As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.
My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.
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