GC Myers - You've Got To Be a Full Person

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen

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GC Myers is a contemporary painter from the Finger Lakes region of New York. He came to painting in mid-life and quite by accident, as a result of an accident that occurred while building his home in the early 1990s. Since that time, his recognizable landscapes, known for their strong colors and moods, are avidly collected here and abroad.

Over the years, he has had over 60 one-man exhibitions at galleries across the country which represent his work. These solo exhibits have taken place at galleries in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and California.

In 2012, Myers' work was featured in an exhibition, "Internal Landscapes: The Paintings of GC Myers," at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY.

A Quote From This Episode

• "Art is about connection; you've got to be a full person. You've got to be a well-rounded person. Eventually, it shows if you're not."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Website - GC Myers
• Blog - RedTree Times
• Book - In Quiet Places by GC Myers
• Documentary - GC Myers: Finding Home
• Paintings - Archeology Series by GC Myers
• Musician - Bill Mize
• Musician/Composer - Moondog
  • "I do not strive to be different for the sake of being different, but do not mind being different if my difference is a result of my being myself" - Moondog
• Book: Demian by Hermann Hesse
  • “The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world. The bird flies to God. That God's name is Abraxas.” - Hermann Hesse, Demian

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• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Chương

1. From Laborer to Painter (00:00:00)

2. Personal Growth Through Artwork (00:11:43)

3. The Inspirational Journey of an Artist (00:17:58)

4. The Musical Legacy of Moondog (00:29:34)

5. Transformative Power of Art (00:34:36)