Have you noticed that epic black and white artscape plastering the back hallway at Erskineville?s Hive Bar? That was Brad Robson. See that guy taking his texta to a canvas like a dinosaur to a carcass at Jurassic Lounge? Brad Robson. How about that sweet mural at Cockatoo Island?s Outpost Art extravaganza? Brad Robson too. Seems Robson has been splashing out in all sorts of nooks and crannies around Sydney of late and is finally set for his first solo exhibition happening at PLATFORM72 from March 14. Here?s what makes him tick.
Where did you learn street art? I?ve always practised art in some way. Since an early age, my father inspired me and taught me to draw. I studied graphic arts through my twenties and illustration and painting were a natural progression from this. I believe anyone who really wants something bad enough, teaches themselves. I don?t consider myself a street artist as most of my work is commissioned and not on the streets but I?m consistently inspired by freestyle art forms.
What?s the relationship between gallery work and street art for you? I believe the new crop of more contemporary galleries are embracing the ?street? styled work and bringing in a whole new audience. The line between the fine art world and the freestyle art world is starting to fade ? which I think is brilliant!
What do you usually make art about and what inspires your subject matter? In my illustration work I like to create new worlds that have never before existed. My paintings are more abstract, sometimes dark; sometimes light. I?m inspired by all that?s around me but above all I?ve learnt to listen to myself and trust my hand, almost like a stream-of-consciousness approach.
What were you doing in New York and how did it influence your art making? I was in NYC for six weeks and I studied illustration and visual story telling at the School of Visual Arts. Being exposed to so much art and meeting so many other fantastic artists was just mind blowing! It really made me realise the possibilities that exist for artists. It made me push myself in new directions, as you?ll see with my NYC piece that I?ve turned into a window display in my upcoming exhibition at PLATFORM72.
What is PLATFORM72 and what will your exhibition involve? PLATFORM72 is a gallery/ design store setup by artists for artists and takes no commissions on sales. It gives the public a fresh and updated collection of art in the heart of Darlinghurst on Oxford St. I?ll be exhibiting a series of paintings, art prints, skate decks and a window display paying homage to NYC.
What?s the most exciting thing you?ve done as an artist? Travelling to NYC was a great experience. Doing what you love and doing it in a city like New York ? now that?s living!
What: Brad Robson Solo Exhibition
When: March 14 ? 20
Where: PLATFORM72 / 72 Oxford St Darlinghurst
More: bradrobson.com.au
Source: http://www.thebrag.com/2012/03/19/street-level-with-brad-robson/
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