Artist Interviews

"We’re all either our own island and we search for solitude or we look for enlightenment or belonging – where we feel we “should” be in a world of multiculturalism. You can live anywhere in the world, but you have to find a sense of identity."

"I believe a successful painting must have balance...whether through symmetry or through asymmetrical forms, the balance helps to make sense of the chaotic elements."

"There is a grandeur and beauty articulated through the natural architecture of the monumental cliffs set against an unbounded sea."

"Time and love are the most precious thing we can offer to someone so I wanted to use my art and time for this cause to give something back."

"The most honest thing I can think to do is to make representational things that reflect the cultural landscape we’re in."

"The only thing you can control is the integrity of the work you produce so watch that carefully."

"Art has a lineage where one artist is influenced by another artist or art movement. I have scooped up as many as possible and thrown them back into the pot, with the help of new technology to provide a fresh spin."

"Art should respond to the here and now, and we’re in a very interesting time politically. Art is somewhat a sanctuary where you can let ideas grow."

"I have always been interested in transcending mediums like print, sculpture, painting and photography.  I think that each one should inform the other and new work should grow out of this."

"I’ve always loved lettering and typography, I went on a sign writing workshop and I was instantly hooked."

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"Symbolism is a major part of my work. The tattoos play the part of filling the space with stories, marks of the human tale. They also show the beliefs, fears and maybe even their standing in that tribal community."