What inspired the inanimate object project?
I don’t know. I think my need to see empathy and compassion in things. What are some of the inanimate objects that come to mind? A lot of chairs, kitchen utensils, blenders, all with my graffiti behind them. How did you get into art? What’s your background? It’s always been in my life. The one thing I wanted to be growing up was an artist. I forgot about it for awhile and went travelling. I got into some bizarre situations internationally and when I came home I decided to appreciate the moment and do what I love. I went and bought as many supplies as I could and started painted. So originally you were influenced by your travels? Definitely! Painting is the only way, even as a kid, that I feel I can communicate with people. Art has always been there; I just never respected it or paid any attention to it. What were you doing before art? I spent a lot of years running from place to place and not really putting my feet on the ground anywhere. I wanted to travel and snowboard. Then I realiz
