#89: Enrique Bascon - Bombings and Sculpture, Workouts and Drawing, Discipline and Art

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Episode Description

Is there a relationship between visual arts and discipline? For today’s episode we had the chance to spend the whole day with Enrique Bascón, a multidisciplinary artist based in Cabo San Lucas where he has his art studio and gallery. Born and raised in the Basque country in Spain, Enrique’s journey was not always about art. From wanting to follow his own rules and making his own path as a kid, to seeking financial stability, Enrique has always wanted freedom. Throughout his journey he’s studied law, been a policeman, bodyguard, SWAT agent and is now an artist. Enrique’s story explores how ambition and perseverance can get you to amazing places. There is no one path to being an artist.

Show Notes

The Gallery: Enrique and Sam describe Enrique’s studio, setting the scene for the rest of the interview.
Childhood: Enrique talks about his experience growing up in the Basque region and Santander, the rules he was subjected to and the rocky dynamics within his family.
Painting and Dancing: Art has always been apart of Enrique’s life, and dancing and having fun were a big part of his teenage years but the pursuit of these passions could lead to trouble.
Cancer: A two year nightmare took a strain on Enrique’s family and would change Enrique’s life trajectory.
Law and the Police: Enrique abides by his parents wishes by finishing his secondary education and choses a dangerous career path.
Bodyguard: Driven by ambition, Enrique becomes a bodyguard for the president of the Basque country.
SWAT: Seeking more adrenaline, Enrique joined the Basque SWAT team at the age of 25 while considering returning to his studies.
After SWAT: After changing dynamics in the workplace, Enrique realizes that he doesn’t want to be there anymore. He wanted to follow a more intellectual pursuit.
SWAT and Art: Enrique realizes that going to art school would satisfy his creative and intellectual cravings, but what would his SWAT friends think?
Traveling: After selling everything Enrique decides to embark on a journey with no agenda, the one condition: being true to himself and all aspects of his identity.
Business Ventures and Perseverance: During his travels he meets a business partner. Keeping their venture alive would require hard work and perseverance.
Change in Luck: Enrique’s hardwork would start to pay off. He saw a surge of inspiration and an improved financial situation.
Opening the Gallery: Enrique has a realization and tries again. He challenges the idea of being a starving artist.
Next Steps: Enrique talks about his hopes and aspirations for the future, and gives advice to his 24 year old self.