- March 18, 2004
- Posted by Marc
Profile: kofie’one_chief’draftsmen
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/>Age: thirty something scorpio
/>Hometown: el pueblo de Los Angeles_
Where do you
now live?: between the historic north miracle mile district &
hollyweird_la
Where would you most like to live?: anywhere
near the ocean, but i’m content with my city.
Who was your first
“hero” in life?: you would think pops would receive this title, but my
moms has to catch this crown for dealing with me & his attitude.
/>What is your favorite thing to do on your day off from work?:
no days off allowed.
What is your favorite color?:
olive drab khaki brown.
Who (or what) do you love?:
self expression, immediate friends&family, getting over.. . . .
/>Who and/or what are some of your influences?: moms was the
fist artist in my life+supporter, crew members & fellow artisans, jeep4X4’s,
cut & paste graphic design & architecture of the 60’s, mf doom
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/>What other artists do you most admire?
mondrian,
antonio sant’elia, mc escher, pushead, lee bontecou, axis, kostas, robbie conal,
wk interact, miner wca.
How would you describe your
art to someone who could not see it?
i work through many
styles due to my moods, mediums & compulsive neurotic working habits i’m not a
big fan of repetition, so i challenge my work constantly. specific styles for
specific projects, but the tie in to all my output is the line works,
placements & colorways.
What other talent would most
like to have?
i wouldn’t mind knowing the art of playing
the flute. big up yusef lateef_rip herbie mann
What do
you fear the most?
ignorance & my governments decision
making abilities.
What is your greatest
ambition?
to create, live long and continue.
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For more of kofie’one’s work, check out
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