I first heard of David Choe in this documentary i bought called Dithers. He was in a small segment where I watched footage of him spray painting a Whale on the side of a wall on the 101. It was beyond gonzo style graffiti.
Earlier this year I heard him on Howard Stern. He was on because he was the guy who got hired to paint a mural on the walls of Facebook and rather than get paid, he took stock options. Pretty genius, but the guy himself, is a creative genius artistically, but kind of insane in general.
His cousin made a documentary about him and his life up til now. It's captivating.
Watching a guy like David Choe, makes me realize how puny my creative brain is in the world of artists. I'm totally drawn to people like this. The arts fascinate me. I think that's why I've always been such a music fan. Not only how the songs connect, the the awe of a great artists mind and creativity.
I highly recommend renting or buying Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe and Dithers.
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