Episode 88: Mike Perry - Dyslexia Drove Design
Artists of New York by Dan Riley
Episode notes
Mike Perry is a painter and graphic designer, based in Brooklyn, NY and Athens, NY.
(00:00) Following love to New York
(02:43) Early hustle and instant momentum
(05:34) Dental floss letters and studio realization
(07:58) Pre-social era: reputation and “Hand Job”
(10:41) Independence, Missouri and a creative family
(13:28) Drawing obsession and being “terrible” in school
(15:52) Dyslexia: letters as shapes, school misunderstandings
(18:41) Neurodivergence as strength and problem-solving
(21:07) Art as purpose: reaching your tiny percentage
(23:46) Minneapolis art school and pivot to design
(26:18) Graphic design philosop ...