The Artist's Dilemma: Expressing Beliefs through Creativity

There Is No_System - Contemplations to Help You See Beneath The Surface

Nov 17 2023 • 36 mins

In episode 9 of "There Is No System," titled "The Artist's Dilemma: Expressing Beliefs through Creativity" host Brian Behm, an Austin-based motion designer, artist, musician, and Art Director at Emergent Order Foundation, delves into the intricate balance between artistic creativity and personal ideologies. Drawing from his experiences in the art world and as the art department head at Rooster Teeth, Brian reflects on the constant mental tug-of-war between one's artistic soul and ideological brain.

This episode unpacks the inherent struggle in creating art that genuinely reflects personal beliefs without succumbing to societal pressures or ideological tribes. It discusses the challenges faced by artists who straddle different viewpoints, especially those leaning towards classical liberalism or other non-dominant ideologies. Brian emphasizes the importance of fostering a marketplace of ideas, advocating for a creative expression that's not bound by a single narrative or ideology.

Exploring concepts like intersectionality and epistemic humility, Brian proposes recontextualizing these ideas to enhance artistic expression. He shares his journey of balancing risk-taking in art with personal and familial considerations, illustrating the tightrope walk between daring creativity and societal acceptance.

The episode aims to empower artists to embrace their unique blend of creativity and personal beliefs, encouraging them to stir the pot of conventional artistic expression. Brian's goal is to ignite a dialogue about the role of gatekeeping in the arts and its impact on creative freedom, urging listeners to reflect on their own artistic journeys and the influences shaping them.

Written and performed by Brian Behm
Original Music (unless noted) by Brian Behm/No_System
Stock Music provided through Audiiio
Music Included In This Episode
Que Parks - Unlock (Get Ready For It)(Instrumental)

Adi Goldstein - Inspiring Heights (Pt.2)(Instrumental)

Adi Goldstein - Morning Spring (Instrumental)

Adi Goldstein - Magic Hour (Instrumental)(Loop)

Adi Goldstein - Safe Ride Home (vers 1)

Beach Tiger - Numb (Instrumental)

Liam Back - Innocence (Instrumental)

Rhodan - Bloom (Instrumental)

The Purple Kite - It's Time To Start Something New (Instrumental)

The Prams - Now That We're Far (Instrumental)

Yair Cohen - Haze (Instrumental)

-- clips used or referenced

The Crow Hill Company: Make Music, YOUR Music.
https://youtu.be/D7tCNqmp6f0?si=WfqJeRkMZlgEKWV1

Death of a Salesman Trailer
https://youtu.be/zsJhonpcetk?si=vEtCArr5Ao4D-Ub6

Cars Sink Through Ice on Lake Pepin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suwAK7y0Qdc

Truck Falls Through Ice on Lake Hanska in Southern Minnesota
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvCRMHWBok

Harvard, Hamas, and the Barbaric Death Of Discourse In The West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6noX5AUuzwU&t=1s

The Walk
https://www.y