Mark Teodosio Shift The Energy | Behind the Design Interview
Whats the inspiration behind the design?
Shift The Energy was inspired by a conversation with my girlfriend. She noticed me going through a difficult time with something personal. She asked, “What’s going on? Why do you seem upset?” As a man we’re conditioned to hide our feelings and ignore it but I trusted her and told her what it was. She empathized with the struggle of being an artist, managing every aspect of its business, garnering support & being creative at the same time. I’m a single father with a beautiful son 3 states away & balancing the responsibilities of adulthood can weigh on my conscience. Like bruh! She just smiled and said to me,”Shift The Energy.” It was profound and moving. From that moment what she said was tattooed into my soul.
What was the process working with Stereotype Co?
The process was super innovative and organized. Stereotype’s system was easy to follow and it helped tune my supporters into everything I was doing outside of Stereotype as well.
What is the message behind the design?
“Shift the Energy” is a universal power innate to every human being. In order to change the world around you you have to change everything within. Simply put. Instead of things happening to you, you happen to things. You are the active ingredient in changing your circumstances.
What can we expect from you in 2020?
Well I’ve done a lot of dope stuff with Stereotype Co in 2019 like interviewing on TYPE88 as an Indie-Comicbook Creator on Maker Park Radio & winning Dreamer of the Month. In 2020 I plan to completing the Realest Bayani origin series. They will include unique commercial ads promoting our #DOTM design for “Shift The Energy” as well as revealing the identity of one of the supporting characters who I created in inspiration & honor of the years of friendship with Dave Noodlez.
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