David Meng- Ep. 286

David Meng- Ep. 286

Author: Sponsored by Chet Zar LLC June 21, 2023 Duration: 2:06:27
This week I finally have the incredible creature designer/sculptor/illustrator David Meng on the show! We discuss how he got into the film industry, his artistic childhood, why we love monsters, spending 7 1/2 years in New Zealand at WETA, working with Guillermo del Toro on Pacific Rim, The Shape of Water and Crimson Peak, his high hopes for his new Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mengmonsters) and lots more! A great conversation with a super talented monster man! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com David's Links: https://www.patreon.com/mengmonsters https://davidmengartworks.com Instagram: @davidmengartworks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.meng.121/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

Step into a space where the shadows hold as much meaning as the light. The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar is a series of long-form conversations guided by the renowned dark artist himself, exploring the creative and philosophical currents that flow through the unconventional. These discussions feel less like interviews and more like you’ve been invited into a studio late at night, where ideas are allowed to wander and collide. You’ll hear deep dives into the inspirations behind dark art and culture, but the dialogue naturally expands to encompass literature, film, music, and the strange intersections of philosophy, dreams, and the paranormal. The tone is organic and meandering, purposefully avoiding simple answers in favor of more complex, personal reflections. Sponsored by Chet Zar LLC, this podcast invites you to settle in and listen as artists, thinkers, and creators discuss the role of magick, mystery, and the macabre in understanding our world. It’s an ongoing exploration for those curious about the textures of reality often left unexamined, offering a perspective that is both niche and profoundly expansive. Each episode is a unique journey, so find a comfortable spot and prepare to peer into the fascinating depths that these conversations uncover.
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