How a Dare Accidentally Made Him the Glass Flamingo Guy | Burtoni Glass | Robertson Stash

About this episode

Ben Burtoni shares his journey to becoming the 'flamingo guy' in the glass art world, discussing his travels, the impact of AI on creativity, and the responsibilities of artists today.

How did Ben Burtoni become know as the flamingo guy? I sat down with Ben and co-host Vincent Gordon for two hours and got into the Shack Mansion OG crew, how spent a year and a half driving 38,000 miles across the country crashing at whoever would give him a bench, the Vegas trade show scooter era, what's actually happening with AI in the art world, why every artist carries a responsibility to put love into the world right now, and the Younger Dryas flood theory. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Banned From Renting Vegas Trade Show Scooters 00:01:51 Learning Glass Blowing in Hawaii in 1999 00:10:30 Driving 38,000 Miles Across America for Glass 00:13:50 Shack Mansion Colorado OG Glass Blowers Crew 00:27:30 The Flamingo Accident That Pigeonholed His Career 00:35:58 AI Art Prompt Rot and the Death of Creativity 00:50:30 Why Artists Have a Responsibility to Spread Love 01:14:30 The Truth About 26 Years Self Employed 01:46:30 Red Star Over the Sphinx and Space Force Logo 01:50:00 Younger Dryas Flood Theory and Ancient Civilizations 🔗 CONNECT WITH BURTONI GLASS: Instagram: @burtoniglass 🔗 CONNECT WITH VINCENT GORDON: Instagram: @vincentgordonart 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE ROBERTSON STASH: Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Robertson

Guest: Ben Burtoni

Topics covered

• glass art
• artist responsibility
• AI in art
• travel and community
• career development
• historical theories

Keywords

• glass blowing
• flamingo guy
• art community
• AI art
• Younger Dryas flood theory
• travel
• creativity

Sponsors

WNC CBD, Full Canopy Genetics, Puffco

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Burtoni Glass

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