We’re looking forward to introducing you to Elijah Thane. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Elijah, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
The art world today is extremely corrupt, and I’m not talking only about the obvious money laundering through blue chip galleries and international auction houses. For the entirety of human history artists have strived to master their craft for the primary purpose of attaining objective beauty through their work.
However, in today’s age the majority of artists are now systematically rewarded for deconstructing and redefining beauty instead of attaining the difficult goal of actually making beautiful things. Because of this we are left with ugly art, dystopian architecture, and vacuous design theory making things and places that demoralize the public instead of uplifting their hearts and dignifying the zeitgeist of their cities.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Elijah Thane. I am an American Renaissance artist. I was trained with classical architecture and design in Florence and Rome under the direct lineage of the legends of art history. My classical approach to art and design is not limited to any particular school of thought, but draws inspiration from every major art movement throughout history, including modern and contemporary sources.
I am primarily known for my paintings and murals, but I am also a writer, musician, filmmaker, and designer. Major themes in my work are ancient art, mythology, sacred and liturgical art, minimalism, nature, healthcare interior design, city planning, and public works.
My studio has produced works of art all over America for public buildings, cities, churches, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and private homes.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
My father is the greatest influence on my work ethic. He taught me the importance of quantity and quality of effort as both being indispensable aspects to a job well done. This was learned not by lectures or theories, but by watching him build and repair things throughout the house with meticulous attention to the utility and aesthetic beauty of every project.
He wouldn’t let working long hours prevent him from extracurricular DIY projects and that is a lesson I benefit from daily. He is a master of figuring it out despite not initially knowing how. In the end, the things he touched turned out highly functional and beautiful in a way that made it look like it was easy. Most people wouldn’t expect a high standard result like that from exploratory work, but he did, and it showed.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
My wife is the only person on the planet who truly listens to me and understands me. She was the voice of reason encouraging me to pursue creative endeavors in early adulthood. She believed in my artistry before I believed in myself. Without her I would not be able to create such a vast array of art in such a short period of time.
My proudest achievement is making enough money to retire her from the workforce. Now she has more freedom than anyone I know and enjoys an adventurous life by my side, helping me run the business and raise a family.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is 100% the real me. I keep my family and personal life private, but my personality is never filtered in public appearances. This has caused a fuss in my hometown on multiple occasions, but it is what it is. I’m perfectly fine with being hated for simply being myself and would never want to be loved for being a fraud.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
My creative ability is my greatest asset. I am a master of pattern recognition and aesthetic design. Building things comes naturally. I love learning from a wide field of study and applying what I learn to the projects at hand. This is a deep intuition I’ve had since infancy. Freethinking, unapologetic, and visionary mindset is something no-one can take from me. It’s just who I am on a cellular level. Some people are just born with it, and I was one of them.
Contact Info:
- Website: elijahthaneart@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahthane/
- Twitter: https://x.com/elijah_thane
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elijahthaneart/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElijahThanePodcast
