Interview with Oliver Hibert
q)So, can you tell me a little about yourself? Full name, age, a)My name is Oliver Hibert, I am 24 years old. I have an awesome q)How did you get started making art? a)I always drew alot and read comics and stuff while growing up, but when I q)How would you describe your art? a)Somewhat Pop, 60’s psychedelic, fun, cartoony, bright, weird, happy, q)Who is your biggest influence, both art and non-art related a)Arbito for his awesomness, Murakami for his flatness, and Daniel q)How do you approach the creation of a new piece… how does a)Starts with an idea, then leads to a drawing or sketch, then I usually a)I like to work with Acrylic paint and canvas. I Like flat q)What is your favourite art related web site? a) Don’t really have a "favorite", there are soo many good ones, But one q)Is your work all hand done? Or do you use any computer tools to a)I use a computer for design purposes, but all my paintings are hand q)What, in your opinion, are the best and worst places to exhibit artwork? a)I don’t really know where the best place to show would be- I guess a q) I’m always interested in where an artist find their
some background info, etc?
girlfriend and a family of artists.
I was born near Seattle, Washington. I now live in Phoenix, Arizona at
the current moment.
was around fifteen I saw the most amazing art show by Arbito. I think That really
opened up my eyes and the doors of inspiration to actually start painting.
escape from reality.
Johnston for his determination.
everything come together?
design it on the computer. and If I really like the idea then I paint
it on canvas, or whatever material is most suitable.
q)What’s your favorite medium to work in, and why?
surfaces and super bright colors that dry relitively fast.
that really sticks out in my mind, and visit most frequently is my
friend Grant Wiggins’ website. - www.wiggz.com -
He has a really great studio blog that he keeps up to date, Along with
mind-blowing paintings.
help out?
painted.
big crazy Museum would be the best.
The worst place?-Probably where I live, here in Arizona…Just kidding.
Just depends on how much culture a specific area has.
inspiration.Where do you find yours?
Cartoons, Comic Books, Pop Cultures, Drugs, Trippy stuff, Anything Tokyo
Orientated, Other artists , People I like, and People I don’t like.
q)How are the reactions on your work in general?
a)Ummmm….In general? I guess I see alot of people smile or giggle
quietly among themselves. They usually think its "fun", And think I’m
on drugs……
q) What are you doing when you are not creating art?
a)Most of the time I hangout with my girlfriend, Play video games, Surf
the webby, Hang with my brother, hang with friends, read comic books,
listen to music,drive around, sleep, eat, daydream.
q)What are some of the greatest challenges that you think artists face today?
a)Getting the respect they diserve, finding time to create, promoting
themselves, and making money.
q)Do you believe that a person is born with a talent to produce
art or can anyone can be taught?
a)Yes I do believe people are born with talent.
I believe anyone can be taught to paint in a specific way, But what
matters is what you do with your art, the creative side of things is
the MOST important. If your missing the creative side of things you
probably shouldn’t be an artist. But that’s just my opinion.
q)Are there any particular works you’ve done that stand out as
your favorites?
a)Not really, I guess these 3 manniquins I painted.
I usually get kind of sick of my work by the time its done. I guess that
allows me to move on and keep it fresh.
q)What are some current/upcoming projects you are working on or
excited about?
a)Right now I’m working on a Family group Show at the Grass Hut in
Portland, Oregon, consisting of My Cousin (Arbito), his wife (Snaggs),
and my brother Spencer Hibert. Also, I’m working with a company out of
Austria that puts artworks on Bathroom products like toilets, tubs, and
sinks. Its turning out really great! I’m also excited about some other
projects that I’m keeping under wraps right now, so stay tuned.
q)What advice would you give to younger up and coming artist?
a)Make sure to have fun and work hard. That’s the key.
q)Who are your favourite artists & Your favourite galleries?
a)To name a few- Grant Wiggins, Arbito, Snaggs, Spencer Hibert, Shawn
Wolfe, Le Merde, Chris Magnusson, Murakami, Tanaami, Yayoi Kusama,
Eduardo Paolozzi, Martin Ontiveros, Peter Max, Everyone from Archigram,
Warhol, Wesselman, Claus Oldenburg, and many more.Galleries- Not too sure.
q)Do you need others to tell you they like it before you feel
validated?
a)No, but it does’nt hurt.
q)Tell us a little about some of the different types of jobs you’ve had over the years, before/while doing what you do now.For someone who is starting out in art, how would you recommend they go about making a
career out of it?
a)Well the first Job I’ve had was at Subway for one day, then McDonalds for
two weeks. I realized the "real" world wasn’t for me.I Haven’t really had a
non-art related job since.
If your just starting a career in art I recomend to just build up your
work and start approaching galleries, hang out at art openings, meet
people, make connections, and maybe find an "art" job where you can
show off your talent, like graphic design or something. Work hard, be
yourself, and it will eventually pay off.
q)Your contacts..E-mail.links
a)Oliver Hibert
oliver@oliverhibert.com
www.oliverhibert.com
www.flickr.com/photos/oliverhibert/
www.myspace.com/oliverhibert
