Interview with GoddoG | graffiti & digital art design 25/09/2012
Q: How long are you into graffiti? What
made you to become a graffiti artist?
A: I do graffiti for almost ten years, but I only paint under the
pseudonym GoddoG 4 years. I started graffiti just by chance, I loved
drawing... Then one day my friend introduced me Wokone this
practice, once I catch the virus ... Since then, I have not stopped
painting.
Q: Some people say that it is possible to be self though
artist. What are your thoughts about this? Did you attend fine art
school?
A: I learned to paint with my friends, I've never been to an art
school. I think my style has improved over time without necessarily
having to leave school. School Street is a very good school. I am
100% self taught.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My paintings are colorful mysterious creatures, all curves
and sometimes wearing fur... I applied to work up the material of my
creatures, their textures are often precise and meticulous. The idea
is really aback the public "r-awakening" their imagination and inner
child. I like to compare my work with the urban world to make it
more attractive and fantastic.
Q: How has you style developed through the years? Can you
describe differing influences that you've had that have informed
your style through particular periods in your painting career?
A: Over time, I knew what I liked and what I did not, I was tired of
writing letters suddenly I'm more interested in creating a character
that could evolve over time . Many artists have influenced me ... I
think particularly Herbert Baglione, the Gemeos, Amose ... But also,
Charles Burns, Basquiat, Klimt, Bacon ... in fact, there are a lot!
But I think what influenced me the most are the trips that I have
done in Asia or India. After that, I also got very interested in
tribal cultures of South America or Africa. I like a lot of
different paints graffiti Argentine, Peruvian or Mexican.
Q: Can you tell me about the making process? Do you use a sketchbook?
A: I mainly use a sketchbook that allows me to draw a little
anywhere. On the train, plane, bus! Then, I paint the picture that I
like the most on a wall.
Q: Is there any message in your designs?
A: There really is no message in my paintings. I'm trying to create
a maximum of emotions more than a message. It's not that I have
nothing to say It's just that I apply more to surprise the audience
and especially to try to bring back the child's soul. After that,
there would necessarily possible interpretation, but I prefer to
leave it to viewers to my creations.
Q: Some of your amazing works are collaboration with your
friends. Would you say that the team work helps you to get inspired and maybe
get your adrenaline to the next level?
A: I love painting with other people because often the results are
interesting. It allows you to change your style and your future
ideas. I love to paint with my friend
"Pablito Zago" because we have
a similar style and technique. But I also like painting with another
person who does not have the same style as me. I think of a
particular buddy "Densoner." It is interesting to paint with him
because our style is really opposite, suddenly the result is often
hilarious.
Q: Any other artists you would like to work with?
A: I'd like to paint with the Peruvian DA2C, Jade and his friends.
Otherwise, I also really like the style Cranio Reka or. Finally,
there
is a lot that I would like to make a painting! ;)
Q: It's probably not possible to choose but do you have an
ideal painting experience?
A: I do not have a lot of crazy stories with the police because
today I paint mainly in abandoned places. By cons, lately I'm going
to paint with a guy (I won't say his name, he will recognize) in one
of its abandoned factories, and arriving at the wall, the guy
started to slip because he did not damaging his clothes with paint
... I find it rather unlikely and very funny.
Q: Since your style is well defined, have you ever thought
to make some changes and start doing something different?
A: Yes, it is possible that I will work on something different ...
Maybe less figurative and more abstract. I also like very geometric
paintings. I think it is important to renew and do different things,
but keeping a visual identity that belongs to you.
Q: I saw some of your amazing t-shirt designs. Do you also
work on
custom designs for sale? If so, please share some of your
experiences.
A: Once a year, I make a few t-shirts. I often reproduce visuals
that I like and that I have not done painting. I love the screen,
but I do not have the hardware of a sudden I am not often.
Q: Do you still enjoy painting as
much now, or do you feel jaded at all, do you still have the
enthusiasm?
A: I've never been more motivated than now. For me painting is a
true addiction. If I do not paint I began to be uncomfortable, see
unbearable. So, for the welfare of my family, I paint! ;)
Q: Are there any particular goals you'd like to achieve in
your career?
A: This year, I would love to do a project façade. I hope to make a
big painting on a huge wall. Otherwise, continue painting with my
friends and especially to travel across the world and meet graffiti
artists to paint with them and share our vision of painting.
Q: Do you have any advice for the new artists? Please feel
free to share your website.
A: Make yourself happy, do not bullshit with what people think of
your creations and keep fire!
Thanks, God doG
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