Secret Walls Founder Terry Guy on Global Art Battles & The Art of Competition Tour
Download MP3In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I sit down with Terry Guy, the visionary founder of Secret Walls. Since launching in 2006, Terry has been a key figure in revolutionizing the global art scene with Secret Walls' live paint battles. We dive into Terry’s journey, from his early days in the UK street art scene to founding Secret Walls, and how his passion for the arts has shaped his career, leading him to work with top brands like Posca, Apple, and Reebok.
Terry also gives us an inside look at the upcoming Art of Competition Tour, kicking off on September 27th. We explore how Secret Walls has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, bringing together diverse artistic talents and creating an electrifying platform for artists to showcase their skills in front of live audiences.
Tune in to learn more about Terry’s incredible career, the evolution of Secret Walls, and what to expect from the exciting new tour!
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Secret Walls
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Guest
Terry Guy
As Founder of Secret Walls, Terry Guy launched the renowned live art and entertainment company in 2006 after decades of working in the art industry. Guy has overseen the successful evolution of Global Battles, Supporting Your Local Artist (SYLA), and building the Secret Walls community. As a pioneer of the UK street art scene, Guy previously held esteemed roles at High Rise Murals, UK’s first hand painted OOH media company, and Dudebox, a vinyl art toy company. Guy shared his creative vision and direction to set up and establish both companies’ notable achievements with the world’s top artists. Using art as his first language, Guy’s passion for the arts and street culture has brought him all over the world, seeking the finest artistic talent and working for notable clients, such as Posca, Apple, Reebok, and Umbro. Guy is now based in Los Angeles.
