ARTIST INTERVIEW - JON LEW
22.02.07
In the past we have conducted informal interviews with people who happen to pop in the shop and post the interviews on Thursdays. We feel like its time for something new. The plan is similar, but our attempt is to make it a more involved interview with local artists or up-and-coming artists. Our first shot at this was with Jon Lew, a rad guy with lots to say.
JE: Jon, what do you think you are best known for as of right now?
JL: I would probably say people might recognize me for my tattoo work and some of the pop art stuff I’m workin’ on.
JE: In a broader sense, what is something you would like to see change?
JL: Ooh, hard question… Personally I think the country could be run better.
JE: How do you think we all could better influence that?
JL: I think cutting back on corporate control would be a good place to start. I just think they have a lot of control, in general, on what people are doing in this country.
JE: What do think your favorite thing about CO is?
JL: Usually the weather, unfortunately this winter hasn’t been as forgiving.
JE: What do you think your biggest inspiration is, as a whole?
JL: The environment, the tattoo world and definitely music.
JE: What are you listening to right now?
JL: Uh, a lot of stuff. I’m really into Silver Sun right now.
JE: What are you watching right now?
JL: A lot of documentaries. I just saw one on Henry Darger. He was famous for writing this 15,000 page fantasy manuscript… I think it was called The Story of the Vivian Girls. Totally amazing stuff, you should check it out. I highly recommend it.
JE: What are you reading right now?
JL: A book by Martin LaCasse called “Take What You Can and Give Nothing Back.” Its mostly tat work, but it talks a little about his take on art.
JE: One last question. If everyone was listening, what would you say?
JL: “Be aware of what you do, karma is a bitch!”
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