• March 9, 2004
  • Posted by Marc

Profile: Adept

src="http://www.woostercollective.com/images/adept1.jpg">



/>Age: 20 something… 
Hometown: London

Where do you now live? North of London - im too poor to
live there anymore :(
Where would you most like to live?:
Loads of places - Amsterdam for the cool, laid back people and the
graff scene, Austrailia because the sunny weather would mean I could get up a
lot more than I can in rainy old London, and New York - just because.
/>Who was your first “hero” in life?: My dad.
/>What is your favorite thing to do on your day off from work?:
Explore the city, buy records, think of new ideas and then get them up
on the street.
What is your favorite color?: Hmmm well im
wearing alot of camouflage stuff at the moment so maybe green, but im using lots
of deep shades of red in my pieces because it looks dope.
Who (or
what) do you love?:
Women. - Do I need to be more specific?, ok good
looking drunk women with loose morals who are into graff and impressed by my
drunken breakdancing - they are a rare breed but worth finding.

/>

align="left">

Who and/or what are some of your influences? 
/>
There’s way too many to list here. Basically im inspired and
influenced by anyone who hasnt compromised themselves or their work in order to
be successful.  Im also inspired to make the best work I can come up with when I
see loads of unoriginal crap that just rips off the hardworking people who have
taken the time to bring something fresh to the game.  I must also give an
honourable mention my fellow crew members CA ONE, BLAM and OHNE - not only
because they are all very talented and full of enthusiasm for graffiti, but also
because if I dont they will kill me…


What other
artists do you most admire?


Directors: Chris
Cunningham, Jonathan Glazer, David Fincher, Spike Jonze, Darren Aronofsky.
/>Artists: Pollock, Rothko
Graffiti Writers: Again, theres way too many to
list all of them here - but if you love graff and you aint just biting whats
already out there, then big up yourself! -  Writers I respect for that include:
YU, Toasters, D-face, Kid Acne, PONK, The London Police, ATG crew, Chu and
Banksy - oh and Toxic for ignoring all the “rules” - the guy has no style, but
he deserves the key to the city for his dedication to graffiti - TOX for mayor! 


src="http://www.woostercollective.com/images/adept3.jpg">



/>How would you describe your art to someone who could not see it?
/>
Hmmm well ive been told some of my stuff has a very graphic
design look to it which is true I guess, but thats just because I like my work
to look sharp and be bold and neat. - I would descibe it as a sign of life and
creativity in the city - someone saying “im here” and encouraging others to look
around and get involved.


What other talent would you
most like to have?


It would be cool to be able to speak
some other languages, but other than that Im pretty damn talented as it is so I
wont be greedy.


What do you fear the most?
/>
Other than getting arrested? Probably loosing my eyesight - id
be screwed without that. Apart from that im a firm believer in facing your
fears…but then you are asking someone whose idea of fun is exploring railway
systems and derilict buildings so maybe my notion of fear isnt quite the same as
everyone elses…


What is your greatest ambition?
For myself - to be in a position where I can see the world and meet
cool people. For my work - for people to enjoy what I do and hopefully remember
it and be inspired.


src="http://www.woostercollective.com/images/adept4.jpg">


style="clear:both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">