Where do you think you fit into art history?
I beleive that i am following a natural order of art progress. I have taken the academic route, rejected the academic route, and then returned to the academic route. There was a time I believed that by not following the path laid down from schooling that I would be a more honest and true artist. Instead I found myself lost and although I created, i had no sense of direction. I believe figuring my role into art history and what I have read and witnessed is important in my development.
what and who are your artistic influences?
My artistic influences are stretched throughout the art world. I feel inspired by many artists, so much that naming any would be a disservice to the others. Instead I feel my influences mainly come across from my everyday life. this includes news articles, sports, urban areas, shitty pictures on my phone, personal relationships, social events, science, music. I have a personal philosophy about art and the creative mind, and that helps to blur the lines between what is considered art based and what isn't.
Are you affiliated with any organizations that support the arts?
No. but i should really work on that...
what is your demographic?
I would love to have my demographic extend to everyone, but I think right now, I am aiming for the average working class people who are more than mildly interested in the arts. I always find it stimulating to hear someone who is engaged in the activity of the arts but has a day job as a mechanic ect... Art has broken the barriers before of class, and it will continue to do so throughout time.
