Archive for Interviews

FEB. INTERVIEW: ARTIST CHRIS SEMER

Posted in Interviews with tags , , on March 12, 2008 by breezeblock

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Q: So give us the basic intro…name, place of birth, age, etc.
A: Hello, my name is Chris Semer, and I was born in Newark, OH. I am 27 years old and I enjoy Bourbon. I currently live in Columbus, OH.

Q: How did you get involved with Breeze Block?
A: My #1 Pal Jeremy “Raskoe” Nichols hooked me up with you guys.

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Q: What sparked art in your life, how long have been arting, what’s your art background.
A: I’m not sure what really sparked it… I have been making pictures since I was a tiny guy. I was always an observant little fellow.

Q: What do you think about graffiti/vandalism these days?
A: I think it’s become somewhat homogenized due to things like magazines and the interweb and shit. I’m not mad though. Just gotta roll with the punches.

Q: How long have you and Raskoe been buds?
A: Almost a year. We share a few common interests, such as talking shit.

Q: If I gave you a million dollars, what would you do with it? Would you give some to Raskoe?
A: I would probably do a whole lot of nothing if I had money. Like the guy from Office Space. I might buy Raskoe’s cat some stuff, I love that cuddly guy.

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Q: Who are some of your favorite artists?
A: Klimt, Egon Schiele, Rembrandt, Sargent, Colossus of Roads, Joe Sorren, Ekundayo, Os Gemeos… a lot of guys I’m probably forgetting.

Q: Do you have an awesome day job?
A: It could be worse I suppose. I’m a professional with scissors and exacto knives now though.

Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?
A: Hopefully somewhere better than I am now. I’ve heard good things about Portland.

Q: How excited are you to visit Breeze Block? Move to Portland!
A: Oh man I’m pumped! Especially after hearing about this Britney Spears/Justin Timberlake dance-off. That’s my dude right there.

Oh my god – we LOVE Justin too! Let’s get our sexy on.

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JAN. INTERVIEW: THE VIVONAS

Posted in Interviews with tags , , on February 17, 2008 by breezeblock

Megan and Jason Vivona are homies of the gallery (and amaaazing artists) and took the time to share some thoughts with the world below. You can check out some of their work here and purchase some of their newest prints here. We look forward to seeing their pieces in the show on Thursday!

Q: Give us the basics…ages, names, hometowns.
A: Megan: 23, Jason: 32. Nevada/Massachussetts….

Q: So, I hear you go by “Vivonas” now, tell us about that.
A: Well, we decided to get married. We also only make collaborative work.

Q: Where do you paint – do you have a studio, basement, or what?
A: In our tiny room in the house we share with Joe, Jeremy, Satchmo, Walter, and Murray.

Q: How did you get involved with Breeze Block?
A: One of friends told us to check the hot chick that works there so we did. Then we talked to her,.

Q: Where do you see yourselves in five years?
A: In a van.

Q: What’s your favorite place to eat?
A: Soup kitchen

Q: Any exciting projects or stuff you’re stoked about?
A: We’re doing a bunch of stuff for group shows at Breeze Block, for instance, “ON DOODY”, a show we are organizing featuring artwork created on company time (On Duty at work) or with company materials….fun. Also, designing the new Baby Dollars album art, as well as working on stuff for our ETSY store.

Q: How do you feel about the current political climate – Clinton or Obama??

A: Jason is voting for Richard Brautigan, Megan is voting for Tyra Banks.

Q: How much do you love Breeze Block?
A: A little bit more than the movie Pearl Harbor sucked. They also have a hamster….nuff said.