How did you get into art?
As a young child, my cousin Larry and I used to spend hours drawing and "sculpting" lego creations. He was a couple years older then I and I always was trying to get my skills to be as good as his. My parents recognized that I was highly interested in creating and never detered me from it. Even when teachers would disipline me for doodling on my math papers. At the age of 12 I was fortunate to have my mother put me into an animators workshop at disney world and got to see the behind the scenes of cartoons and was floored. That was a huge moment in my life when I realized you can make a living being creative.
How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?
Strive to learn as much as possible, about my environment, food, artists, product design, and culture.
What has been your best creation to date?
My 2 kids Iris and Denny 5.
How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?
It shouldn't be about hype at all. It should be about personal interests, aesthetics and have a sense of discovery be it visually, mentally or both.
Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?
Spankrock, DJ Jazzy Jeff , Modest Mouses, the Fucking Champs and Seven Year Tango.
How did you feel when you realised that art could make you some money?
What money?
Why do so many people spend money on music yet so few buy art?
Mass production.
How is your local art scene?
Good and Bad. there s lots of talent, lots of politics and not a lot of community. Galleries are closing up shop left and right and this during a supposed art boom. its kind of a untapped market. I don t know how else to put it right now its just plain weird.
What makes you happy?
Massages and/or back scratches, family, freetime, hikes, a good beer, a lesson learned.
What makes you sad?
Peoples careless behaviors towards mother earth, state of government, state of hip hop and illness.
What's it like to be interviewed?
It's like playing 20 questions.
Sex, drugs or rock n roll?
Yes please, should be legal, as long as it's Priest.
Last book you read?
The Lorax by Dr Suess. my kids fav. actually I have been reading a book book too. "Collecting Contemporary" Adam Lindeman.
What's your favourite soup?
I like all kinds of soup but prefer locally grown with a touch of love.
Tell us a secret?
I pooped my pants at work once.
Quote us your favourite song lyric?
"Pass the salt, pour it my wound" Quicksand.
Is there a downside to being so talented?
Still trying to get there to find out.
Ask yourself (and answer) a question?
Did I shower this morning? Damn I forgot again.
What's your worst habit?
Living life at my selfish pace.
What really irritates you?
How long you got.
What else do you like other than art?
Industrial design, architecture, food, movies and robot chicken.
Any regrets?
Maybe a few.
Final thoughts?
A big foghorn leghorn shout out to all that have encouraged me, inspired me and who I ve met through creative and non creative means.
Interview - Mr. Burrows 27/06/07
