AlleyKidArt: Jerome Chester's Colorful World of Art and Creativity

Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with an illustrator, painter, graphic designer, muralist, and much more, he is a self-proclaimed renaissance man, Jerome Chester. He is known for his witty and eccentric style, Jerome fashions the products of his spacious and unorthodox imagination into tangible idiosyncratic masterpieces for his as well as the world’s enjoyment under his artist brand, AlleyKidArt. Satirical in its nature, the brand, includes artistic merchandise and original artworks that: feature Jerome’s own colorful character line-up, promotes physical/mental health, and address the social/political climate with its thought-provoking designs and quotes.

In our talk, Jerome shares:

• The captivating world of Jerome's colorful pop art, where social and political issues take center stage, cleverly tackled with the power of satire. Get ready to witness the thought-provoking narratives woven into his vibrant creations.
• His empowering belief that creativity resides within us all, waiting to be harnessed and connected to our passions. Discover the secrets to unlocking your artistic potential and finding your creative calling.
• Be inspired by Jerome's heartwarming journey as a teaching artist, where his biggest accomplishment lies in guiding young individuals to embrace and harness their creativity. Learn how creativity can be a transformative force in shaping the future.
• Jerome's vision for the future as he shares his aspirations to expand his brand and explore diverse creative avenues. Be captivated by his artistic journey of growth and endless possibilities.

Join us in this enlightening episode as Jerome describes his work as a diary where he can be his true self and express his thoughts and views. Jerome draws inspiration from his childhood experiences growing up in the alley and uses his art to make a statement and provoke thought. He believes that everyone is born with creativity and it's all about harnessing it and connecting it to what you love to do. Jerome's biggest accomplishment is being a teaching artist and helping young people harness their creativity. He hopes to continue expanding his brand and not be limited to one thing, but explore different creative avenues.

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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