Why do humans need art? Hidden within the answer to that question is a profound truth about the human experience. Join me as we travel around the world to narrow down three primary reasons why humans need art. Get your thinking caps on, this one’s a bonafide deep dive. Listen to the episode here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607

The highly anticipated second installment of my Carl Jung deep dive is here! In this podcast episode we join Jung as he meets Death, Satan, and his own soul. It features immersive soundscape simulations of Jung’s visions and original music. Follow the show on any podcast app by searching: CREATIVE CODEX. Listen here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607

The Raven & The Dove was inspired by the Chinese Yin Yang symbol, which I filtered through the aesthetic of Western Esotericism. It is the dance between dualities that defines our physical world, and the eye of wisdom appears only when the knowledge of both extremes converges.

On this episode we dive into one of the strangest and most enigmatic books ever written: The Red Book. Direct link to listen on your podcast app here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607

Take a moment and consider: Your life’s journey started as a single cell in your mother’s womb. Your first trauma was your birth into this world. These are fragments from your initiation into Earthly life. Share this message and help other people to remember. Your Initiation Into Earthly Life is presented in authentic VHS splendor, edited together from VHS tapes found at thrift stores. Song: Agnus Dei Artist: MJDorian Click here to listen to this song on Spotify.

Join us on this new episode of CREATIVE CODEX as we deep dive into the abyss of H.R. Giger’s mind, where we discover the origin of his strangest ideas.

New MJDorian swimsuit now available at the merch shop! Click the image above or head over here to get your own: https://mjdorian.comstore/

I’ve been grappling with this hypothesis: Western culture as we know it owes a great debt to the religion and history of Christianity. This symbol of the leviathan is a kind of ‘synthesis’ of that argument. In this case, the leviathan represents Western culture.

Salvador Dali is one of the most successful artists of all time. Join us as we find the origin of his unmistakable style, discover the secret to his creative process, and unravel the lies of the enigmatic: Dali.

Join me for an insightful sit-down conversation with world music alchemist & singer: Shelley Thomas. We explore world music, the fear of failure, taking the long way, destiny, and the spirituality of music. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for immediate access when a new episode releases. Just click the link or search: CREATIVE CODEX (Also available on all podcast platforms.)

I recently collaborated with stop motion artist: Eric Leiser. He went to town creating an incredible video for my song: Dwell Within Me. It was a rare honor working with him, stop motion holds a special place in my heart, and Eric is a wizard in the medium. Go follow his work here: https://www.instagram.com/ericleiser/

In this episode we try to untangle the paradox of Nikola Tesla’s life: how can a man of unrivaled genius change the world but die a hermit with no money to his name? Nikola Tesla’s unique genius is the stuff of fantasy; he electrified the world, feuded with Thomas Edison, invented a death ray, and caused an earthquake in Manhattan.

In this episode of Creative Codex, we sit down with NYC’s design & fashion guru: Jerome Lamaar. Our conversation explores the origin of his youthful confidence, the possibility of self fulfilling visions, and much more. Listen to the podcast on Apple / Google Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. View the podcast page: Creative Codex

I created this piece to explore density in visual space, overloading it with superfluous flowers and symbolic gestures. I hope it carries strange associations and tells a story your mind pieces together. This is the cover art for my song of the same name: Dwell Within Me. (Available on Spotify & iTunes)

Episode 3 of Creative Codex, all about Frida Kahlo and the link between emotion & creativity, now available on all podcast platforms! View the paintings and personal photos on the podcast page: Creative Codex

Let’s hijack Spotify’s algorithm! Please listen to Holy Flame on Spotfiy and add it to a playlist full of other friendly songs it can play with. Spotify only helps promote songs that exist on playlists. Much love and thank you! -MJD

Episode 2: Leonardo’s Secret. Take a walk through the streets of Renaissance Florence, and discover Leonardo da Vinci’s secret.

Episode 1: Origin of Art. How did creativity begin? Why does art exist?

Currently developing a new podcast all about the creative process: how to understand creativity and how to improve it. Very excited! This will be my first venture into this young art-form and I’m taking it seriously, developing worthwhile ideas for episodes. Release date for the first episode coming soon. Stay tuned!

LEA and MJDorian received a very ego inflating writeup from the music journalists at the405 for the release of BLOOD LUST. Give it a read and watch the video on their site! The 405 – BLOOD LUST Some quotes from the article: “Why can’t a pop song explore vice and murder the way our favorite films do?” “Blood Lust is a sleek, seductive and dark synth pop song. The track’s evocative atmosphere is accentuated and amplified by the style of the video.”

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New T-Shirt Available! The ‘Yes, Master’ tee is all kinds of sexy darkness. Comes in both W’s + M’s sizes. Grab it at the shop here: Catharsis Shop.

NEW ART: PIMPKILLER

CATHARSIS Shop has been updated! New store architecture and art prints are now available in addition to t-shirts. Check it out!