A journey through the mind of an artist | Dustin Yellin

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  • čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
  • Dustin Yellin makes mesmerizing artwork that tells complex, myth-inspired stories. How did he develop his style? In this disarming talk, he shares the journey of an artist - starting from age 8 - and his idiosyncratic way of thinking and seeing. Follow the path that leads him up to his latest major work (or two).
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Komentáře • 555

  • @RustyFiReWorKs
    @RustyFiReWorKs Před 8 lety +1661

    The detail in his works are mesmerizing.

    • @Melisbloodysaweome
      @Melisbloodysaweome Před 8 lety +11

      indeed

    • @avedic
      @avedic Před 7 lety +54

      Jesus...that triptych is fascinating. I'd love to just see it in person and have several good hours to just stare at every detail. Some good sativa wouldn't hurt either. Beautiful artwork...very inspiring to my own art; definitely have a lot to consider now.

    • @individous2833
      @individous2833 Před 7 lety +7

      I´ve had some trippy feeling when i saw his works, like a deep sensation of clarity.

    • @miguelirm
      @miguelirm Před 7 lety

      RustyFiReWorKs iiiiii

    • @trickywily2823
      @trickywily2823 Před 7 lety

      RustyFiReWorKs absolutely

  • @juliaeve
    @juliaeve Před 8 lety +1026

    Being an artist means you never stop thinking. Your brain never essentially shuts down enough to give you a break and although this could be wonderful for coming up with new ideas and being extremely innovative in your craft; it makes life so much harder than it needs to be. Just imagine living in a constant state of complexity like that... that's what it's like to be an artist, you're always thinking, always creating...

    • @ziraprod6090
      @ziraprod6090 Před 6 lety +34

      I think this is true.... however, now days even idiots, craftsmen, and plagiarizers, are called artists.

    • @lifeseek2530
      @lifeseek2530 Před 5 lety +9

      everyone does think but what's really important is what kind of thinking you do I guess.

    • @83uwb
      @83uwb Před 5 lety +24

      I don't think it has anything to do with the fact you're an artist, of course everything has its negative side to it, even something you love doing. But when it starts to make your life harder, then something else is probably going wrong.

    • @apollo2885
      @apollo2885 Před 4 lety

      Word

    • @amodernpoet
      @amodernpoet Před 4 lety +4

      always thinking and constantly daydreaming yes. so true.

  • @letsgoiowa
    @letsgoiowa Před 8 lety +640

    Art is wonderful. You will never find a more pure expression of the human mind.

    • @Miranox2
      @Miranox2 Před 8 lety +9

      +letsgoiowa The word "art" is meaningless. You could take a urinal, put it in a museum, call it art and no one could prove you wrong. When everything can be called art, then the word has no meaning.

    • @logictruth1
      @logictruth1 Před 8 lety +38

      +Miranox more like when people forget to recognize art, it loses its meaning. Art is the highest and purest form of communication humans can perform and it saddens me that so many people do not understand it or its purpose.

    • @LyzLyzard
      @LyzLyzard Před 8 lety +15

      +Miranox art is subjective

    • @logictruth1
      @logictruth1 Před 8 lety +17

      starberry2947
      Art is far from subjective. Either something is artistic or it isn't. Taste is subjective. You can recognize art without particularly liking it.

    • @LyzLyzard
      @LyzLyzard Před 8 lety +2

      wtf Yeah it is

  • @LilChuunosuke
    @LilChuunosuke Před 8 lety +1095

    This is what I love about being an artist.
    The things that go on in our heads...some are amazing, others are really *really* stupid.
    But put our favorite art tools in our hands and give us a canvas and we will make you find our stupid ideas beautiful.
    The imagery in his pictures are amazing. I can just imagine them all swirling around, moving, changing, and growing in his mind and he just needed to sketch it all out before it became too big and beautiful to contain all in his head alone.

    • @NihongoWakannai
      @NihongoWakannai Před 8 lety +18

      yeah, it's a shame it's so hard to make a living doing inspired and expressive art.

    • @LilChuunosuke
      @LilChuunosuke Před 8 lety +7

      Jozzarozzer Yup.
      You would have to draw what everyone else wants for years before you are finally able to make money drawing what you want.

    • @Sam-tf9ip
      @Sam-tf9ip Před 8 lety +1

      Have I seen you around before? You seem really cool. Weren't you the one with friend who you flirt with and she cuddles you but hangs out with other women?

    • @LilChuunosuke
      @LilChuunosuke Před 8 lety +1

      Mhappiwis Yes, that was me. XD
      CZcams is my unhealthy obsession, its hard for me to go a day without watching a video.

    • @Sam-tf9ip
      @Sam-tf9ip Před 8 lety

      Phantomhive Okay cool, If I ever see you again I'm going to comment, "coward cake"

  • @avedic
    @avedic Před 7 lety +392

    Jesus...that triptych is fascinating. I'd love to just see it in person and have several good hours to just stare at every detail. Some good sativa wouldn't hurt either. Beautiful artwork...very inspiring to my own art; definitely have a lot to consider now.

    • @AqierDesigns
      @AqierDesigns Před 7 lety +2

      avedic amazing! I'd def go to his museum on acid

    • @whoatemybrain6641
      @whoatemybrain6641 Před 6 lety +4

      I watched this video high and it was awesome!

  • @kaleighann813
    @kaleighann813 Před 7 lety +490

    were all gonna die real soon * standing ovation *

    • @mayblok
      @mayblok Před 7 lety +10

      Kaleigh it was the way he said it (maybe like a kid that knows where his mom hid the candy) that made me smile

    • @kaleighann813
      @kaleighann813 Před 7 lety +18

      I loved the way he exclaimed one of life's heaviest realities (death) as a beautiful form of inspiration. :) brilliant!

  • @hiturana3290
    @hiturana3290 Před 8 lety +251

    His last words really reminded me of one of Guru Pathik's quotes from Avatar:The Last Airbender:"The greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of seperation.Things you think are seperate and different are actually one and the same.We are all one people,but live as if divided."

    • @aimia100
      @aimia100 Před 8 lety +3

      Oh, the nostalgia that show gives me! :')

    • @sclogse1
      @sclogse1 Před 8 lety +1

      We are divided.

    • @rmy580
      @rmy580 Před 7 lety +6

      wow ... this comment gave me goosebumps!

    • @Upperhorny
      @Upperhorny Před 7 lety +1

      hitu rana a show to show your kids

    • @FUCKINMETALROCKS
      @FUCKINMETALROCKS Před 7 lety

      when did Goku say that?

  • @TheEtherny
    @TheEtherny Před 8 lety +193

    Wow, I thought I was watching just another artist but his last words are very wise.

  • @angelmakima
    @angelmakima Před 7 lety +79

    I think THIS GUY IS AHEAD OF OUR TIME. All jokes aside this man's artwork is breathtaking! So beautiful in so many ways, can't even describe it with words😍😍😍

    • @user-mh6ju3pg8c
      @user-mh6ju3pg8c Před 2 lety

      Bruh he is not agreed of time
      Our tone is great
      Our time is great
      Our time is great

  • @abbier0018
    @abbier0018 Před 5 lety +25

    the best thing about being an artist is the ability to make ‘ugly’ things beautiful

  • @gypsyart1125
    @gypsyart1125 Před 8 lety +147

    First impressions...
    there is a random abandon in this artist's work and a random abandon in the way he presented this Ted Talk. And yet... there is a methodical layering of little elements, little bits of life, meaning, contemplation, understanding, imagery, expression, etc, that creates a cohesive whole in the art and in the Talk. I think the randomness, the abandon, the methodical layering, all of it, speaks volumes about his process. You just have to peel back the layers in your process of discovery regarding this Talk just as the artist lays down the layers of imagery in his work. He speaks the same way as he creates, through layers.
    I see pockets of comments here that speaks to "not learning much" from this talk, of it looking "like a commercial" for this artists work............
    There is so much more here than meets the eye and or the ear.
    So stop, look, and listen :)
    Everything you need to glean from this Ted Talk is there for you to discover.
    This presentation is deeper than you think............ just look and listen for it.

    • @pumziletracywilbon7963
      @pumziletracywilbon7963 Před 6 lety +3

      Regina Perry I enjoyed the talk, but reading this made me realise that I barely scratched the surface of its depth while watching. Thank you, Regina -- I'll be watching it mindfully the second time. :)

    • @chickennugget6233
      @chickennugget6233 Před 5 lety +2

      I feel like that is the basis of almost any interaction we encounter conscious or not. I totally agree. Maybe you need to be a little "crazy" to see it.

  • @TheTNPfilms
    @TheTNPfilms Před 8 lety +43

    I have an undying respect for any creative that has the drive to create with such an individualistic and unique approach, regardless what he or she may be able to teach in a 7 minute segment. Incredibly engaging works of art, I would kill to make a film with this man!

  • @EqualsThreeable
    @EqualsThreeable Před 8 lety +181

    Think inside the box.

  • @Jake-li4hl
    @Jake-li4hl Před 8 lety +114

    I feel like the term "Artist"is very broad. I'm a Creative Writing student and henceforth write frequently. I consider myself to be an artist of sorts or at least artistic in my work. Be interesting to see what other people think about my theory. An artist is not only someone with a paintbrush. It's when someone is given a blank canvas (I mean that in the both literal and metaphorical sense of the word) and creates something with it.

    • @lindamarialal
      @lindamarialal Před 7 lety +24

      Anyone who creates....is an artist

    • @WTFooLL
      @WTFooLL Před 7 lety +7

      You just discovered that? By the way, it's called a writer and when you write a text you become the author of this text. Same with a kid drawing on a piece of paper, the kid becomes the author. The word "artist" have many different perceptions to it, that's all there is to know.
      Nothing overly philosophical.

    • @drekirules
      @drekirules Před 7 lety +2

      I like your view, before I start, I think everyone has his own opinion on what art is, and that those opinions together define the term "art" so here comes my opinion on the definition of art: art is when an idea becomes an image. When an artist made a visual translation of his idea

    • @drekirules
      @drekirules Před 7 lety

      +Nieuwe Buurjongen so in that sense is a lot of written works are defenitely art

    • @omninuss6847
      @omninuss6847 Před 7 lety

      Music ist visual tho? are you saying its not an art form? I think what you meant is taking an idea out of your brain and realizing it, thats definitely art :P

  • @erintalia9490
    @erintalia9490 Před 7 lety +36

    I could listen to this man speak all day!!

  • @dhitisingh9441
    @dhitisingh9441 Před 8 lety +56

    This guy.. is a genius! The tiny details in his work are just downright awesome

  • @HiAdrian
    @HiAdrian Před 8 lety +141

    Very cool artwork, especially the humanoid figures.

    • @PlatformForArtists
      @PlatformForArtists Před 6 lety

      hey you have good content , subscribe to my channel and i will subscribe you

  • @benjaminwilde152
    @benjaminwilde152 Před 8 lety +68

    Weirdly awesome guy! Love his work and his unconventional perspective of the World.

    • @benjaminwilde152
      @benjaminwilde152 Před 8 lety +4

      +bmw2go11 Well, I think that the lesbian thing makes him even more interesting.

  • @kingbrandon60
    @kingbrandon60 Před 7 lety +1749

    I was raised by lesbians in the mountains, lmao what a great start

  • @Cantbebotheredbyyouanymore

    I don’t think most people see the world the way artists do. I can’t imagine seeing the world differently from what I do, but the older I’ve gotten the more I’ve realized that other people don’t really see or feel the same way I do. It’s weird and kind of indescribable to people who don’t experience it but I think artists see and feel the world a little more than normal people do

  • @spiritfired
    @spiritfired Před 8 lety +8

    Even as a non art enthusiast, this, THESE PIECES, are GOLD.

  • @badboysevin88
    @badboysevin88 Před 7 lety +25

    I could stare at his art for ages!! So much to discover in the details.. :)

  • @CampingforCool41
    @CampingforCool41 Před 8 lety +17

    Amazing artwork...I can't even imagine how he plans for these projects.

  • @docMGTM
    @docMGTM Před 8 lety +44

    This guy got a nice mind

  • @Exotixa
    @Exotixa Před 4 lety +7

    His art is something amazing, I haven't seen anything like it before.

  • @RDVWSheena
    @RDVWSheena Před 7 lety +35

    His works are AMAZING!!! :O

  • @victoriadaniels4831
    @victoriadaniels4831 Před 7 lety +6

    his work is amazing, don't usually understand modern art but this is real good and detailed

  • @PaintDanceLive
    @PaintDanceLive Před 8 lety +10

    I adore an artist who makes art that tells the story of where us humans are at!
    (and not just about trying to appeal to collectors like many artists I happen to know)
    I really dig that female figure emerging from the Ocean with all the trash and oil, obviously Mother Nature; although he kept his talk on the D.L.
    Tipping Point statement heard loud and clear!

  • @poproxx8467
    @poproxx8467 Před 6 lety +2

    Strange coincidence. I've layered glass, and wanted to experiment with epoxy resin with spray paint, and other mixed media for years. This artist has the right idea. Very appreciated.

  • @fern8168
    @fern8168 Před 7 lety +44

    The start is wonderful. "I was raised by lesbians in the mountains" I want my child to tell people that one day.

  • @just1fix2004
    @just1fix2004 Před 8 lety +8

    Great stuff, I love art that you can look at multiple times and still discover new things. I sold a piece called Separation, where there was a crying girl in the foreground with a river behind her crossing from left to right with a tree with no leaves in the background. Three mouths later he says to me you hid a male form in the branches of the tree it makes way more sense now, I just laughed.

    • @bRealBlknsexi
      @bRealBlknsexi Před 6 lety

      This piece of art sounds beautiful and mentally stimulating just from the description! I just sat here trying to picture it, then picture the realization of the hidden male form and the light bulb coming on like OOOOOooo! I love art that is kinda like optical illusions to eye

  • @aminmansouri2733
    @aminmansouri2733 Před 8 lety +2

    I had never heard most of his ideas and his perspective toward life in my entire life! It was new to me! Bravo

  • @rhonda.santis
    @rhonda.santis Před 4 lety

    I love the message he sends through his art (the importance of togetherness and realizing we are one), and I have noticed many other artists sending this message lately (including myself). 🎨❤🌎

  • @briannafranklin8263
    @briannafranklin8263 Před 5 lety +1

    This guy's nervous laugher/wheezing cracks me up more than his jokes :D

  • @whitetiptailhummingbird9969

    Damn!!!! Dustin's work is sic!!!! Awesome stuff!! And extremely valid ending point!!

  • @Houry247
    @Houry247 Před 7 lety

    i love when people find their own style. i love this.

  • @muttthingy9908
    @muttthingy9908 Před 7 lety

    im actually conducting research for a story im writing about an artist and this came up in my reccomendations. its just what i need as some of the topics he delves in to are very similar to the subjects im touching on in my story. this was very much needed

  • @CptArmarlio
    @CptArmarlio Před 8 lety +149

    I guess the woman in the front row was never told to chew with her mouth closed as a child.....

    • @priscillaalvarez3454
      @priscillaalvarez3454 Před 8 lety +7

      haaha love this comment 😂

    • @EK-md2jt
      @EK-md2jt Před 7 lety +5

      Royal i was looking for someone to mention it in the comments 😂

    • @6uney
      @6uney Před 6 lety

      Hahahahahaha

    • @renzo6490
      @renzo6490 Před 6 lety

      Royal ...I noticed that right away. Chewing gum with your mouth closed is uncouth enough but chewing open mouthed is just plain disgusting!

  • @bRealBlknsexi
    @bRealBlknsexi Před 6 lety +5

    This is one of the BEST ted talks I've ever seen💜. I loved that guy! Artistic, original, funny, and just chill🤗 #Artlife

  • @thanksman4897
    @thanksman4897 Před 7 lety +2

    Wow- crazy stuff man! I wish i could see his work in person and just stare at it for hours, looking at every little detail and drawing within this master piece. And meet him in person, obviously!! Very inspiring :D

  • @BBsLIFE
    @BBsLIFE Před 4 lety

    Mr. Yellin, as I started listening to you share your stand up and I found it intriguing, along with very interesting. You have a unique style about yourself and how you share your story. The combination of art through science, chemicals, and how you share your take on the world through art is amazing. I wish you the best in your future and landing all your goals. God Bless You!

  • @ElumKhan8
    @ElumKhan8 Před 2 lety

    Loved what he said in the end! I think it was just the way he said it. Exchange ideas, have conversations, have contradictions as well but do it sweetly, nicely so that we can cherish not just the highs, but the lows as well. That is what's gonna complete life. We all the same and in this together.

  • @clover5923
    @clover5923 Před 7 lety

    i love how he just keeps walking here and there.

  • @Iridescent_Peasant
    @Iridescent_Peasant Před 7 lety

    I love this guy. Feels like a kindred spirit! I love collecting and assembling things (:

  • @trushitadeshmukh8349
    @trushitadeshmukh8349 Před 6 lety

    This man's art is so define and detailed. he's amazing like truly creative and imaginative

  • @fayebellet5129
    @fayebellet5129 Před 7 lety

    That's like the most beautiful speech I've ever heard and the most beautiful boxes I've ever seen!

  • @diegoambrosio
    @diegoambrosio Před 6 lety +15

    (...) "we are all in this together that this dellusion of difference, this idea of countries, ths idea of borders, of religion... Doesn't work. Like we are all really made up of the same stuff in the same box. And if we don't start exchanging that stuff sweetly and nicely, we are all gonna die real soon."
    - May politicians learn this.
    - May art change the world.
    Appreciation to you, Dustin.

    • @renzo6490
      @renzo6490 Před 6 lety

      Diego Ambrosio ...Humanity is my tribe!

  • @jamilcharles9159
    @jamilcharles9159 Před 7 lety +8

    I love this so much, we all are live together on one beautiful Earth

  • @oliviamarin5640
    @oliviamarin5640 Před 8 lety +1

    His work is absolutely amazing. wow.

  • @jaxketpocket7147
    @jaxketpocket7147 Před 5 lety +1

    This man is now in the top of my list of favourite inspirational artists!! ❤️🙏🎨☀️🐿

  • @crazyballz96
    @crazyballz96 Před 6 lety +1

    The end touched my heart it really did. This will change my artistic journey forever.

  • @Jesusacta
    @Jesusacta Před 7 lety +3

    This video should have a lot more views, amazing artist!

  • @robyn9513
    @robyn9513 Před 6 lety +1

    This is fascinating!!! I love his work. Unbelievable❤

  • @fjasps
    @fjasps Před 7 lety

    this is probably my favorite ted talk ever!

  • @AllIsWellaus
    @AllIsWellaus Před 5 lety

    As an artist myself, I found that truly inspiring.

  • @220iris
    @220iris Před 7 lety

    This artist's imagination is just out of this world, absolutely wondrous!

  • @sarahw2561
    @sarahw2561 Před 7 lety +12

    ted do more art related videos!!

  • @anovosedlik
    @anovosedlik Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! I do similar work. Multi-layer resin paintings. It’s cool to see him do this with glass-I’ll have to try it!

  • @SandraInk
    @SandraInk Před 8 lety

    Love this man and his work.

  • @Ndo01
    @Ndo01 Před 8 lety +2

    That is some of the best art I've seen.

  • @TheKindredTrucker
    @TheKindredTrucker Před 6 lety

    I love this so much!! Your work makes my head explode ... I'm so excited to spend time looking at it!! Thank you!!

  • @stacysconce5480
    @stacysconce5480 Před rokem

    Loved this talk!!! What a creative young man!!!!

  • @noctuabird
    @noctuabird Před rokem

    I have rediscovered my wonder for art. The true freedom, not bound by money, skill, talent or the people’s expectations

  • @NEETFREEKGEEK
    @NEETFREEKGEEK Před 5 lety

    I'm so happy to have found you sir! Amazing Concept! Amazing Work! You're speaking a great truth! Keep your Imagination Strong!

  • @TomPark1986
    @TomPark1986 Před 8 lety +4

    00:55 That looks like an expensive hobby sir. My god, his work is amazing!!

  • @saint9958
    @saint9958 Před 5 lety

    Gawd i love his maniac mind, the details, ARE AMAZING 😍😍❤

  • @gulerekinciyasamilebagkur4428

    first of all people shuold recognize own idea.people do not leave own specially.this man tell for us. thanks.

  • @izabelaedmunds9746
    @izabelaedmunds9746 Před 7 lety

    Wow, love the work and the artis's journey 😊

  • @weme1111
    @weme1111 Před 8 lety

    What a community to be in! 👏🙌

  • @Floglo
    @Floglo Před 6 lety

    I love his art! Amazing mind!

  • @marybrewer2203
    @marybrewer2203 Před 6 lety +1

    Yes. This dream lives in my head, too.

  • @tamimyousefi
    @tamimyousefi Před 8 lety

    This guy is very refreshing!

  • @tellme238
    @tellme238 Před 6 lety

    I love this kind of Art

  • @gelineavenir5905
    @gelineavenir5905 Před 7 lety +1

    Such a beautiful mind....cool!

  • @Aniuchaaja
    @Aniuchaaja Před 5 lety +1

    Inspiring - video is from 2015 - seen it now - 2019. So, I wonder what the craziest new pieces of art he managed to create in the length of nearly 4 years gap [from then till now] Great stuff! Cheers o/

  • @shootmeplez1
    @shootmeplez1 Před 8 lety

    Wow, truly inspiring and captivating work!

  • @pavel-g
    @pavel-g Před 7 lety

    This dude is amazing!
    Bravo!

  • @keeleyseim6824
    @keeleyseim6824 Před 7 lety +1

    I love The Garden of Earthly Delights. Probably my favorite piece of all time

  • @themettatronus3028
    @themettatronus3028 Před 8 lety

    That last part, I would consider to be complete and utter truth. In due time, people will realize how essential that concept will be for humanities growth.

  • @ashleysheffield8507
    @ashleysheffield8507 Před 4 lety

    i have never felt so good to be an artist

  • @lucifervibes
    @lucifervibes Před 7 lety +5

    incredible

  • @neginarts9364
    @neginarts9364 Před 7 lety

    he understand the world... we are all human, religion or colors doesn't matter. I like his art works as well. gosh that's.... amazing..!

  • @PhoebesWorldProductions

    Wow!! Amazing work!!
    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @grumplessgrime3077
    @grumplessgrime3077 Před 7 lety

    See, this is what I also really love about being an artist
    And that is the aesthetically pleasing acid-trips I get once in awhile.

  • @natifox7745
    @natifox7745 Před 7 lety

    Im beyond impressed!!

  • @LavenderYeti
    @LavenderYeti Před 6 lety

    His arts Stunning

  • @AnstonMusic
    @AnstonMusic Před 8 lety

    What a fun chap, very original!

  • @sharon1775
    @sharon1775 Před 7 lety

    great time listening and watching this one!

  • @ani4305
    @ani4305 Před 7 lety +1

    his art is so cool!

  • @margorowe9052
    @margorowe9052 Před 3 lety

    Art is the best healer..he is so full of life💯💥💥💚💚💚💕💕love this

  • @eprofengr6670
    @eprofengr6670 Před 8 lety

    Very nice art work, and various messages behind the pieces. Also, a great deal of time and dedication to this form of art, which I presume at first had resistance.

  • @umachandan5811
    @umachandan5811 Před 4 lety

    One of the deepest ted talks

  • @TheFinalStanza94
    @TheFinalStanza94 Před 2 lety +1

    i would watch a full length documentary on the making of the Triptych

  • @mackw4516
    @mackw4516 Před 7 lety +103

    i can only see the lady in the front chewing her gum

  • @sandeepsuresh8216
    @sandeepsuresh8216 Před 7 lety

    wow!! such an creative man!!

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 Před rokem

    Fascinating artist and projects. Thanks for the video. Cheers from Germany 🎶✌

  • @restlessence
    @restlessence Před 7 lety

    beautiful work!

  • @diogoalmeida2665
    @diogoalmeida2665 Před 2 lety

    what an amazing work

  • @gregorymcdonald1323
    @gregorymcdonald1323 Před 6 lety

    his work is amazing

  • @akshayostwal1614
    @akshayostwal1614 Před 7 lety

    phenomenal!!