Surprise Cast #66 Chloe Manon (Graveface Records/Museum)

Welcome to a riveting episode of Surprise Cast, where we dive into the artistic journey of Chloe Manon. Join us as we explore the life and creative mind of this talented artist, who has made significant contributions to the art world through her unique and eclectic works.

Chloe Manon shares her early life experiences growing up on the east coast of Canada, where her passion for creating began. From crafting and knitting to sewing clothes for her Barbies, Chloe's childhood was filled with artistic exploration. "Constantly creating little things...always wanting to make something different..." She opens up about her family's influence and how her parents' separation led her to channel her energy into art.

In this episode, we delve into Chloe's teenage years, where she discovered her love for visual arts and photography. She recounts her experiences moving between schools and how this constant change shaped her social interactions and artistic pursuits. "I was always the weird kid." Chloe also discusses the impact of her mentors, especially her high school photography teacher, who encouraged her to push boundaries and explore new creative avenues. "She was super encouraging...pushed me to experiment."

Chloe's journey into the world of tattooing is both fascinating and inspiring. "A lot of touring around the US...it was quite a bit of fun" She takes us through the process of becoming a tattoo artist, from practicing on "light table...have steady long lines", pigskin and grapefruit to opening her own studio. She shares valuable insights for aspiring tattoo artists and discusses the evolution and normalization of tattoos in society. "Just practice...it gives you a feeling of what other people are feeling...learning by experience." 

The conversation then shifts to Chloe's significant role at Graveface Records("almost 200 releases, variety of bands/genres.") and Museum(Savannah, Georgia) where she collaborates with her husband, Ryan. She also provides a glimpse into the intriguing exhibits at the Graveface Museum, which features artifacts from true crime, cults, sideshow history, aliens, roadside attractions and more. 

Listeners will be captivated by Chloe's reflections on the mysterious and macabre elements that influence her art, her thoughts on the impact of AI on creativity ("it's sad"), and her future projects, including exciting releases from Graveface Films and a docu-series on the John Wayne Gacy case, "a larger story to be told...too many lingering unanswered questions."

Chloe details her meticulous work on the band, Beachy Head, self-titled album, "started to get into collaging...one of my favourite mediums". She tells us that she draws everything by hand. The old school method. 

Tune in for an insightful and engaging discussion with Chloe Manon, a true creative maverick who continues to push the boundaries of art. Hey Chloe, the Surprise Cast celebrates your weirdness...it makes our world far more interesting and thought provoking. Big Time!

Follow Chloe Manon and Ryan Graveface:
https://graveface.com/

https://linktr.ee/graveface

https://www.patreon.com/graveface

https://graveface.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chloemanon__/

 

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