#155: Creative Codex, Carl Jung, Misfit Artists, Tragic Heroes, and Creative Genius with MJDorian

My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

1. Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex.
2. Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book.
3. Modern Impact: What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives?
4. William Blake Encounter: The mysterious and unexplainable experience with William Blake’s iconic painting, The Ancient of Days.
5. Nikola Tesla’s Paradox: Discussing the paradox of Tesla's genius and how his innovative approach can inspire modern artists.
6. Kurt Cobain’s Symbolism: Interpreting the rich symbolism and personal references found in Kurt Cobain's lyrics.
7. Children’s Drawings: Observations on children's drawings and the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.
8. Creative Decay: Strategies for artists to cope with creative decay, loss of inspiration, and overcoming writer’s block.
9. Dreams and Creativity: How recording dreams and taking naps can boost creativity and enhance artistic expression.

Resources Highlighted in This Episode

• MJDorian’s website
• The Third Eye Drops Podcast
• The Red Book (Jung)
• MJDorian Patreon
• My Spiritual Odyssey
• The Ancient of Days
• Nikola Tesla & The Paradox of Genius
• Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows
• Jimi Hendrix Electrifies The Star Spangled Banner
• Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
• The Magic Secrets of Salvador Dali
• Caravaggio: 100 Famous Paintings Analysis and Biography
• Chiaroscuro
• Leonor Fini • The Dark Masquerade