In this English-language episode of The Wise Fool Art Podcast, I talk with Matthew Dols about what it means to create art that is both personal and political — provocative and tender. From childhood shame to dictators cast in bronze, we explore the deeper currents behind humor, sexuality, power and artistic freedom.
In this interview, I talk about:
- why humor is a vital artistic tool for navigating heavy or taboo subjects,
- how sexuality and innocence coexist in my work, and why that tension is meaningful,
- what kind of backlash some of my pieces have received — and why that’s part of the process,
- my approach to art as reflection and therapy, both personal and societal,
- thoughts on NFTs, new funding models, and the artist’s economic survival.
