Clarence James on Art, Resistance & Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 | Sommer Time Podcast
- Author
- Sommer Hill
- Published
- Wed 05 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://redcircle.com/shows/148c2f94-1f28-4503-ba8e-ce71e5769764/episodes/e759eec3-e3e0-4881-9067-ac36f0ca33f6
In this thought-provoking and inspiring episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with Clarence James, a self-taught artist whose journey from graffiti to fine art is a story of resistance, creativity, and self-discovery.
They dive into:
🎨 The transition from graffiti to canvas painting
🖌️ Why 1984 (George Orwell) inspired his art movement
💡 Breaking societal norms & creating a life outside the 9-to-5 system
🔥 Why Basquiat is the GOAT of modern art & how he shaped Clarence's work
💰 Turning passion into profit—how art became his full-time career
From Howard University experiences to critiques on society, capitalism, and creativity, Clarence keeps it real about resistance, self-expression, and why art is more than just a career—it’s a movement.
🎨 Follow Clarence James:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/clarencejamesart
- Website: www.clarencejamesart.com
🎙️ Follow Sommer Hill:
- Website: www.sommerhill.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sommerfh
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sommerhill2
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- Website: www.thexiidc.com
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