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'Pulse of a hundred suns' is a piece that uses parts taken from the inside of a computer in order to create a skyline that is viewed through a slit within the overall piece.   |
Through an interview with the artist, I had the opportunity to understand the thought processes and sources of inspiration behind his innovative pieces:
What is the usual inspiration behind your work?
My work is my inspiration. I think of the normal art materials such as pencils, charcoal, paint, but there's no rules in art so you should be taken out of your environment. In work, my computer broke down and while trying to fix it I saw unusual bits and thought 'I could use those'.
Did you study anything art or design related in school or university? If so, has that influenced your current work?
Yes, it's amazing how much influence you get from your peers. I did graphics at a-level, then painting, my degree was in 3D, and masters was in conceptual art.
What first gave you the inspiration to upcycle computers parts? And what does the process usually involve?
You'll always find someone doing something similar to you. I guess i've always been conscious of the environment, you'll see really bad upcycled art but with a good meaning; I wanted to make something like a utopia and something disturbing.
Would you give any advice to somebody wanting to create innovative/creative designs?
The best advice I'd give is to think outside the box. Don't follow the rules, don't be limited, think of the most outrageous thing you can and then scale it down rather than trying to start small and build it up.
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| 'A Long Walk Ruined' is made using 12,000 |
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| This piece differs from his others as it is made using recycled Pizza Express boxes |
