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Concerning The Spiritual In Art

Martin Benson
Spirituality
Art
Creative Process
Meditation
Community
Buddhism
Creativity
Artistic Process
Identity
Kabbalah
Transgender Identity
Visual Arts
Listening To Smile
Alchemy
Emotional Healing
Art Therapy
Judaism
Sacred Geometry
Tarot
Taoism

A spiritual renaissance is upon us and its influences are being reflected in a lot of the art we are seeing today. “Concerning the Spiritual in Art," a podcast hosted by artist Martin Benson, explores spirituality, consciousness and the creative process. This podcast highlights innovative artists working across a variety of genres and mediums. The hope is that these conversations inspire, perplex,... more

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Andrew Humke is an American artist born in Cincinnati, Ohio, currently working between Austin and Marseille. He earned his B.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His practice explores motifs as historical and geographical references, using... more

Laurie Shapiro (b. 1990, New York) is a painter and installation artist based in NYC. She received her BFA in 2012 from Carnegie Mellon University. She has exhibited internationally at the Dyer Arts Center, San Diego Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo Mu... more

Adrian Cox (born 1988) is a painter living and working in Los Angeles, California. Cox’s studio practice involves crafting an intricate and epic mythology with his paintings. In his work, he explores questions of identity, spirituality, and our relat... more

Jason McDonald is an artist currently based in Melbourne, Australia.

He completed his BA (Hons) Graphic Design 1995. Since then he has lived and worked in London, Singapore, Bangkok and Melbourne.

McDonald has undertaken advanced studies in conscious... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Humke
Visual artist focusing on tessellations and sacred geometry
Independent artist
Episode: Tessellated Minds With Andrew Humke
Laurie Shapiro
Visual artist focus on immersive installations
Episode: Holding Space With Laurie Shapiro
Adrian Cox
Artist showcasing mythopoetic painting and installation work
Corey Helford Gallery
Episode: Unknowing with Adrian Cox
Terra Keck
Artist and podcaster exploring spirituality and creativity.
Episode: Channeling and Transmission With Terra Keck
Elijah Chong
Visual artist and art therapist
Episode: Reality Testing with Elijah Chong
Alex Coma
Visionary artist and podcaster
Roze Umbra Project
Episode: Glorifying The Soul with Alex Coma
Si Golraine
Visual artist known for her unique approach to creating art using electronic currents on sheets of titanium.
Episode: Healing Frequencies with Si Golraine
Shuling Guo
Visual artist whose work is influenced by her cultural background and experiences.
Episode: Centering The Feminine with Shuling Guo
Nika Fontaine
Visual artist exploring the intersection of spirituality and creativity
Episode: The Core of Identity with Nika Fontaine

Host

Martin Benson
Host of the show, guiding conversations with artists and exploring spirituality in art

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • A Fresh Perspective!

    I thoroughly enjoyed Martin’s conversations about combining mind and body with art and creative practices. It is a great reminder to everyone how beneficial creativity is for the individual mind as well as the collective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBA12345678910
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I had the pleasure of being in conversation with Martin on this podcast. His thoughtful questions and deep listening created such an open space for me to reflect on my practice and share personal experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sshulingg
    United States8 months ago
  • Such a fan of this podcast

    So grateful to have come across this podcast with Martin. He brings on amazing artists and the conversations always feel warm and grounded, like you’re sitting alongside them. I love that the focus is spirituality and art across all cultures, I learn a lot! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VStanell
    United States2 years ago
  • Martin Benson is bright, curious, passionate & sincere. He does his homework asking great questions; inviting a diversity of artists who embrace spirituality, Intuition & expanded consciousness in their art making. The conversations are lively, informative, expensive and inclusive. This is how & why I paint, and I have not found many artists speaking in this way. I appreciate how articulate and lively Martin’s conversations and interviews are. They give me a big YES to my own wild & eccentric ar... more

    Audible
    5
    Elizabeth A. Murray
    United States2 years ago
  • Found my tribe!

    Martin Benson is bright, curious, passionate & sincere. He does his homework asking great questions; inviting a diversity of artists who embrace spirituality, Intuition & expanded consciousness in their art making. The conversations are lively, informative, expensive and inclusive. This is how & why I paint, and I have not found many artists speaking in this way. I appreciate how articulate and lively Martin’s conversations and interviews are. They give me a big YES to my own wild & eccentric ar... more

    Audible
    5
    Elizabeth A. Murray
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and host are often described as insightful and generous, creating a reflective space for creativity.
The show is praised for its empathetic, intimate atmosphere and focus on universals in art and spirituality.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful questions that reveal layers in guests' practices.
Warm, grounded conversations that make complex spiritual ideas feel accessible.

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#81
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#242
France/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#76
Argentina/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#167
South Korea/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#170
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Apple Podcasts
#179
South Africa/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Channeling and Transmission With Terra Keck
Q: At what point in your life did you start to, like, really hone in on a sincere interest in those spaces?
Terra explains that her interest has always been shifting and changing, rooted in a childhood filled with magical tendencies and a later academic curiosity explored during graduate school.
Reality Testing with Elijah Chong
Q: What was your experience like when you had to go back to school and pursue this in a conscious way of becoming like a therapist?
Elijah described it as a fantastic and transformational journey, emphasizing the deep personal work required during his studies.
Reality Testing with Elijah Chong
Q: When did you consciously begin to engage in seeking and pursuing knowledge and spiritual wisdom?
Elijah reflected on his early adolescence as the time he started questioning his Catholic upbringing and engaging with various philosophies, particularly Eastern thought.
Glorifying The Soul with Alex Coma
Q: How did your journey into spirituality and art begin?
Alex explains how he was led to explore spirituality from a young age, initially through a desire to understand life beyond the confines of traditional religion, ultimately deepening his practice through experiences with various spiritual teachings.
Centering The Feminine with Shuling Guo
Q: You said you incorporated your birth experience in your practice, how did that emerge?
My labor experience changed my mind and inspired how I paint, reflecting the pain and beauty of being a woman.

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Across a rotating slate of conversations with visual artists and practitioners, the show centers on spirituality, consciousness, and the creative process. Episodes explore how immersive installations, ritual-inspired practices, dream and meditation practices, and symbolic systems (myth, astrology, tarot, and mysticism) inform artistic practice and meaning. Guests often discuss how intention, healing, and community intersect with making, and many episodes emphasize art as a vehicle for personal transformation and collective reflection. A standout throughline is the sense that creativity can bridge inner exploration and external expression, yielding work that feels both intimate and universal. This program likely appeals to listeners who seek... more

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3. Adrian Cox
4. Terra Keck
5. Elijah Chong
6. Alex Coma
7. Si Golraine
8. Shuling Guo

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