Ferrari Sheppard on Art, Identity & The Power of Creative Freedom | Super Niche Studios

In this intimate new episode, Perri Dash steps inside the Los Angeles home and studio of Ferrari Sheppard, the artist and one-time music producer whose work exists at the intersection of memory, abstraction, and modern Black identity.

Known for his evocative large-scale paintings that blur the line between figuration and emotion, Ferrari opens up about his creative evolution, from his early days painting realism in Chicago and New York to discovering a deeper sense of freedom and spiritual connection through his art in Los Angeles. What unfolds is a rare, unfiltered look at an artist in constant transformation.

Across the conversation, Ferrari reflects on how intuition and imperfection shape his process, and the delicate balance between success, reinvention, and authenticity. He speaks candidly about the “flow state” of painting, the vulnerability required to create honest work, and the discipline it takes to stay connected to inspiration in a world full of noise.

The dialogue also traces his multidisciplinary journey, from producing the cult-favorite album December 99th alongside Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) to experimenting with new materials and textures in his visual practice. In Ferrari’s world, hip-hop, art, and life are part of the same continuum, expressions of truth, rhythm, and resistance.

Surrounded by works in progress, rare cultural artifacts, and pieces from fellow artists, Ferrari reveals how his home has become both a sanctuary and a studio, a place where memory, music, and visual language converge.

Super Niche Studios presents this episode as a rare, thoughtful portrait of a modern artist who moves fluidly between fine art, hip-hop, and cultural storytelling, embodying the creative spirit of a generation redefining what artistry means today.