Enter the raw and unapologetic world of Joe Machine: a former criminal turned acclaimed artist who transformed his violent past into powerful art.
Growing up surrounded by fear, stabbings, and crime, Joe found himself in young offenders' institutions and a bleak cycle of chaos. But his life changed when he discovered the power of art to confront his trauma, externalise his fears, and rewrite his narrative.
In this latest episode of InnerVisions, Joe shares his story of survival, the catharsis of painting, and how creativity saved him from a life of destruction. From drawing brutal childhood memories to joining the Stuckist art movement and mentoring young offenders, Joe's honesty reveals the transformative power of art and the hope it offers to anyone looking to change their life.
Watch now and discover how beauty can emerge from even the darkest beginnings.
00:00 Intro
00:22 Who is Joe Machine?
00:40 Coding paintings
01:06 Childhood
02:00 Art as an Outlet
03:03 Joining the Stuckist Art Movement
03:29 What is Stuckism?
04:10 ‘Gangs of London’
04:59 His Grandfather
05:18 Stained Glass Church Windows
06:01 His Creative Process
06:21 God and Nature
07:13 The Transformative Value of Art
08:07 Inspiring Young Offenders
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