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March 31, 2004
Profile: Visual Narcotics:20mg
Age: 30
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Where do you now live?: Los Angeles, CA
Where would you most like to live?: I'm not sure. I like where I'm at right now.
Who was your first "hero" in life?: My Grandfather
What is your favorite thing to do on your day off from work?: Take a walk.
What is your favorite color?: Flat Black
Who (or what) do you love?: My family, my friends, and most of all my girlfriend, Susie.
Who and/or what are some of your influences?
My influences are extremely varied. My primary influences are the mass media and pop culture; things like TV, advertising, package design, and theme restaurants. The world is a visual playground and I feel affected by everything I see. Another big influence is Music. The types of music I'm listening to definitely plays a big part in how the work comes out.
What other artists do you most admire?
I admire a lot of different artists and types of art. Historically I admire artists like Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Some current artists that I admire are Mike Kelley, Damien Hirst, Matthew Barney, and the Chapman Brothers. And obviously, I admire street artists like Shepard Fairey and The Buffmonster.
How would you describe your art to someone who could not see it?
My artwork is an attempt to compete with and bring attention to the absurdities surrounding us in this highly media-saturated society.
What other talent would most like to have?
Mathematics, so I can keep better track of my checkbook.
What do you fear the most?
Taco Bell beef.
What is your greatest ambition?
To dress snazzy like Regis.
To see more of Visual Narcotics:20mg's work, check out his website.
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