Ep.42 | OXDX Founder Jared Yazzie

For Episode, 46 Chris and Yvette welcome OXDX founder Jared Yazzie to the Mesa studios. Jared shares his journey from an engineering student at the University of Arizona to finding his true passion in graphic arts and screen printing - and becoming one of Indian Country's most sought-after artists.

Learn more about some of Jared's collaborations and hear his advice for young artists trying to take the next step. And if you're in the Phoenix area, make sure to stop by his store in Tempe - or you can always shop online!

Make sure to check out the episode on our YouTube page (and see Jared's own design on the shirt he's wearing) and tell your friends!

Jared Yazzie |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-yazzie-49a249338/

OXDX |
https://www.oxdxclothing.com/

OXDX on Instagram |
https://www.instagram.com/oxdxclothing/

Chapters

• 0:44 Intro
• 5:21 Meet Jared
• 8:40 Art inspiration
• 11:07 Changing career paths in college
• 15:09 Early influences
• 17:10 Moving to the Valley and learning the process
• 20:55 Screenprinting 101
• 23:57 Going out on his own
• 31:48 OXDX
• 37:32 What's next for Jared
• 40:20 Collaborations
• 43:45 Diversifying and adjusting to market realities
• 48:11 Career Advice
• 50:38 Wrap up