Interview with Joseph Hart
q) Lets start with the basics; what’s your full name, where do you live, and how old are you?
a)Joseph Hart, I live in New York, and I’m 30 years old.
q) Do you have any formal training?
a)Yes, for better or worse. I studied art in college.
q) Did the place you grew up in influence your image making?
a)My point of origin is a huge influence at times.
q) How do you come up with your concepts?
a)By getting out of bed everyday and over thinking everything.
q) Describe your creations in a clear, concise and understandable sentence. What do you call them?
a)Today, they are works on paper that investigate belief and value systems.
q) What other mediums would you like to explore in your image making?
a)I should like to make 3D objects out of glass, porcelain, wax, ice, wood and plastic (not all at the same time).
q) What is the best time in the day for you to work on a project? Is there one, or is it more about the environment … maybe the right mood?
a)I work best during the day. A distraction free environment is important, too.
q) What are your artistic influences?…and generally who or what influences you the most?
a)I can name no greater influence other than my mother and father.
q) Who are some of your favourite artists/designers/photographers?
a)Today, I like the work of Jim Drain, Tom Uttech, Kara Walker, Fred Wilson, Duchamp, Caravaggio, Norm Abram, Vija Celmins and others whose names I forget at
the moment.
q) What is your next project? Exhibition? Collaboration?
a)Vacation.
q) What are your plans for the future?
a)Keep working and making things.
a)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PvbL_5rH1QQq) What sort of music do you listen to?
a)Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin and Panda Bear.
q) Do you collect anything? If so what?
a)Nope.
q) What do you do for fun?
a)Swim in fresh water lakes.
q) Any advice you can pass onto aspiring artists/designers?
a)Keep working and making things, no matter what.
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