video premiere: watch folky indie duo lewis del mar get free and dream in new hues in new visual for “painting (masterpiece)”

“Coming of age in a time of excess has forced us, as artists, to focus on simplicity. “Painting (Masterpiece)” is likely the most simple, and straightforward song on our album, and one that very closely mirrors our personal experience. We wanted a video that embodied this idea, but that also reflected the more elaborate subtext to the lyrics.

On the surface, “Painting” is an optimistic song about fulfilling potential. It is based on the initial dose of courage we experienced when moving to New York City. The feeling that, all of the sudden, anything was possible. But, by the end of the song, when Danny sings about the landlord repainting the apartment, this initial feeling of courage is revealed to be naive. The notion of painting, of creating, becomes a fleeting desire to declare your existence, to rebel against your mortality, and to make yourself known in a city of millions.

In the same way that our excessive pride was humbled by the city, and that the landlord paints over the bright colors, the scene of this video evolves and deconstructs. It’s a brief and honest portrayal into our group’s world. Five kids from diverse backgrounds, creating music in modern New York. And we were lucky enough to collaborate with our close friends Jason Sondock and Simon Davis in order to bring it to life.”