Visual Vibes: Interviewing BENJII at OCAD University

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BENJII invites Uncle Vinny to OCAD University in Toronto for a Great Interview about his Artistic Journey. Follow https://instagram.com/benjiiart/ to Keep Up With New Works from BENJII Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome @BenjiArt 1:00 - OCAD Life 3:00 - Painting Origins 4:30 - Interest in Fine Arts 5:45 - First Ever Solo Art Show "The Opera" 8:40 - Finding A Direction As An Artist 9:40 - Benji's Style 10:40 - 8 FT Wide Painting; Asian Influence 12:30 - Interest in Opera 14:00 - Art Gallery Experience 16:20 - Experience & Embracing Mistakes 18:40 - "The Punk Within" Magazine 20:00 - Versatility & Adapting 21:00 - Artistic Inspiration; Music & Visuals 23:00 - Street Photography; Getting Used to Downtown Toronto 25:00 - What's Next for Benji? 26:40 - Lack of Competitiveness in Art School; Importance of Feedback 29:20 - Danger of Not Being Able to Handle Criticism 30:00 - Business Side of Being An Artist 32:00 - Your Art is An Extension of Your Mind 33:00 - Follow @BenjiiArt Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante