We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Michael Benz a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Michael , thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
risk
/risk/
noun
a situation involving exposure to danger.
This is the definition of risk, taking risk can be anything actually. We take risk everyday. Small and Big. I feel that when we don’t know the outcome it can create a curiosity to find out the answer on our own. With faith and believing in yourself you can acheive the unthinkable. When you go after and forged a way to make your vision come to fruition you take a risk do to what you love. Going after whatever it is you desire can be obtained it takes all of your stregth ,passion and energy. Nothing is easy and nothing will fall into your lap. You have to manifest and put the effort into your vision. Every person that took the chance to go after what they wanted will not stop. iF YOU KEEP GOING EVEN WHEN IT SEEMS NOT LIKELY TO HAPPEN, YOU HAVE TO PUSH THRU.
Your thoughts must be so precise and strong that you wield the things you want into reality!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
The fashion industry is where creatives thrive! I didn’t start there though. I was an artist first. Drawing and painting consumed my life. After growing up in a small community I felt the need to be bold and make your own clothing, so I did. starting with custom printed t shirts with my artwork. after that made connections with local stores to sell and make custom for those who desired something fashionable unique! Moving into my adult years, I became more in tune with my futuristic style. Learning about different machines and methods to make cothing was the begining for me. While learning new ways to innovate apparel I moved to different cities to learn about other styles anc cultures. After traveling and finding a new way to express my art I landed in Los Angeles. Moving was liberating for my creative soul. I loved the energy and nightlife of hat the cityilfe had to offer. Pure art, electric vibrations and new way to showcase my art! Night life was epic in the late 2000’s. I started to go out and I wanted to show my art at night. Obsessed with neon and anything glowing at night, I tried to make my logo glow on shirts and jackets. I failed to make the perfect product at first. After making prototypes over and over to get a better version. I believe that i was Solving a common problem with branding at night. I started to fuse fashion and glowing elements to wear at night. After a long extensive journey in search for the right combination of glowing techniques and fashionable styles my brand was born. The Cyber glow illuminated garments could now be made into jackets, vest, pants and more! Our target audience is nightlife and the service industry. We strive to grow and break the boundaries of illuminated fashion.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
I feel at my proudest when we take an idea and bring it to life! Painting, glowing or any creative work, I do it to inspire the art community and the world!
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
Art is in many forms, however if there was more events that brought art likeminded people together I feel there would be more collaborative opportunities.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.michaelbenz444.com
- Instagram: michaelbenz444
- Linkedin: michaelbenz
Image Credits
Michael Benz