Bench Talk

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In this week’s episode of Bench Talk, sits down with LA-based artist for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about transitioning from graffiti to full-time studio practice.

Kristopher talks about developing his art practise and creating separation from his graffiti past, experimenting with cel vinyl and gouache to achieve ultra-flat surfaces, scavenging LA for visual material. He’s represented by Charlie James Gallery, has work in museum permanent collections across the US, and is living proof that you can build a sustainable, fulfilling studio practice without compromising who you are.

If you’re an artist who:
⚡️Wants to transition from street art to studio work but doesn’t know how
⚡️Worries about losing your identity when you shift mediums
⚡️Is curious about unconventional material processes and experimentation
⚡️Wants to keep your work accessible without undervaluing it
⚡️Dreams of making art full-time but doesn’t know if it’s possible

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Episode #215. The unsolicited advice era is real. And it’s costing artists their voice.

You’re clear on where you’re headed. Then someone whether it’s a friend, your great auntie June or a gallerist — tells you everything that’s wrong with your work.

You didn’t ask.
But now you can’t stop thinking about it.

In this week’s episode of BenchTalk, Claire and get really honest about unsolicited art advice - where it comes from, why it hits so hard, and how to stop letting it derail you.

Because here’s the truth: the artists who make their mark are the ones who trust their own vision — even when it makes some people uncomfortable.

Picasso didn’t change his style because someone didn’t get the two eyes on one side of the face. Matisse didn’t stop doing his cutouts when people said he’d lost his mind.

And you don’t have to dim your light because of someone else’s opinion either.

🎧 New episode out now — link in bio.

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In this insightful interview, Byron Bowman Kehoe, .gallery a seasoned gallerist, shares his journey through the art world, from early exposure to art in his family gallery to working in Japan and New York. Discover his perspectives on art collection, studio practices, street art, and how galleries like Backwoods shape Melbourne’s vibrant art scene.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The role of collectors in the art world
- Studio practices and artist assistants
- The evolution of street art into gallery spaces
- Strategies for artists to approach galleries
- The importance of storytelling in art

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HOST: Tom Gerrard

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GUEST (Byron Bowman Kehoe) .gallery