66. JOSHUA FRYDMAN - Japanese mythology and folklore
Would you like to learn more about Japanese character like yōkai, Buddhist deities and Kami gods?
Are you interested in finding out where the original stories come from?
How all of that relates to tattooing?
We got you covered.
In this very informative episode with Joshua Frydman, associate professor of Japanese at the university of Oklahoma, specialized in Japanese ancient myths and literature, we dive into the origins of Japanese mythology and folklore. Shintoism, Buddhism, Chinese influence, philosophical/cultural implications and more.
Welcome to the nerd side of tattooing :)
13:43 Overview of Japan’s development
16:46 Religious systems in Japan
23:36 Syncretism of Japan
24:16 Kami and Gods
33:10 Seductivity and danger nature
39:40 Oni
42:07 Differences with Western folklore
44:38 Susanoo and Amaterasu
48:40 Not a definite answer
53:39 Godzilla modern myth
55:28 A fluid religion
1:01:05 Reading recommendations
1:04:30 Mythological names to real animals
1:06:21 Kannon’s example
Joshua’s book:
‘THE JAPANESE MYTHS: A GUIDE TO GODS, HEROES AND SPIRITS’
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65. CLEVER - Focus on what matters
Clever doesn’t need much introduction, his career is well known, as his collaborations with artists of the caliber of Juice Wrld, Post Malone and Justin Bieber.
In this open-hearted talk we get a glimpse of how music came into his life and topics many of us can relate to. What it means to be a parent for an artist, the responsibility of a creative, his creative process, how to overcome obstacles.
Regardless of the specific fields we apply ourselves to - music, tattooing or anything else for that matter - we all go through the same things, each in our own way. Resistance, inspiration, priorities, identity, contribution.
As with all previous guests, Clever’s words can give us a little insight in this thing called life.
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64. MAURO CARDOSO - Honoring Japanese tradition
Mauro Cardoso, better known as “Mario from the hills”, is a Brazilian tattooer specialized in traditional Japanese tattooing. Also a high level BJJ black belt, Mauro embodies the resilient and flexible spirit of the ‘Arte Suave’, while contributing to the preservation and diffusion of traditional Japanese tattooing through the study and respect of the original sources.
In this inspiring talk he shares with us some funny travel stories, the discovery of authentic reference, his experiences with Ivan Szazi and Horikyo and his take on traditions.
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63. RYAN USSHER - Japanese tattooing at Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney (part 1)
Ryan Ussher is one of Australia’s top artists. Together with Alex Rusty he runs Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, a shop that established itself as a reference in the country. He specializes in large scale Japanese tattooing with emphasis on powerful and evocative imagery.
Beyond craftsmanship he’s considered a reference also for the volume of high quality output, including various collaborations and participation in the Australian Tattooists Guild.
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62. CHRIS FERNANDEZ - American Traditional in NY
Chris Fernandez is a tattooer specialized in American Traditional with a solid, distinctive style. He’s not only incredibly productive but, as everyone working with him at the prestigious King’s Avenue in New York, also committed to a standard of excellence, in the process as much as in the result.
In this talk, which I really enjoyed, he told us about the road that got him to where he is, his process and the roots that shape his vision.
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