EP17: Telmo Pieper on the Balance Between Control and Chaos, Artistic Growth, and Finding Freedom in the Process

Telmo Pieper is an image-maker, painter, and mural artist—best known as one half of the internationally acclaimed duo Telmo Miel. His large-scale murals and studio works blend surrealism, realism, and precision, creating visually stunning pieces that can be found across Europe, the US, Argentina, and Australia.In this episode, Telmo shares his journey from skipping art school classes to paint graffiti, to traveling the world for large-scale commissions, and now stepping into a new era of personal artistic exploration. He opens up about the tension between creative freedom and financial stability, the physical toll of mural painting, and how injury pushed him toward new artistic directions. We also discuss the mental discipline behind long-term artistic success, the challenges of working in public spaces, and why every artist needs to embrace uncertainty to grow.This is an episode for anyone looking to build a creative career, find balance in ambition, and redefine what it means to create on your own terms.

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