In Conversation: Typoe and Allison Glenn

In this candid conversation, Typoe Gran sits down with Allison Glenn to explore the themes that drive his work and life.

Gran's art navigates the tension between opposites—life and death, light and dark—maintaining a delicate balance that reflects the dualities of human experience. His personal journey, including a difficult childhood and the ongoing work of sobriety, has shaped his appreciation for life's small moments and the vulnerability he brings to his practice.

With 21 years of sobriety, Gran attributes his creative consistency to the systems he's built around his daily life and work. His process is meditative and organized, allowing him to enter a flow state where the art takes over.

The conversation touches on specific works, including "Drown Was Me," a piece about empathy and connection that emerged from haunted and intense personal experiences. Throughout, Gran emphasizes the importance of being present—for himself and for others—treating everyone with respect and maintaining genuine connection.

This dialogue offers a rare look into the mind of an artist who transforms vulnerability into visual language.