Martin Whatson // Interview
Age, location, education?

24, Oslo, Norway, Art & Graphic Design

How long have u been living there?

My entire life!

Where do you get your inspiration?

From everything around me! People, buildings, good design, bad design, newspapers, internet, movies and music!

What's your favourite color?

I want to say a bright and happy color, but black has been facinating me for quite some time. The fact that it makes objects dissapair. Shadows etc.

When are you the most productive?

From midnight to 04.something!

Where is your favourite vacation-spot?

Cambodia is a place I want to return to more than one time. Amazingly happy people considered what they have been through!

What kind of music do you like?

I listen to almost everything. But old funk is probably one of my favorites.

Any exhibitions planned this year?

Not at the moment, but just recently had a couple of pieces at Carmichael Gallery in LA.

What is your favourite material to work on?

Metal. Rusted metal. It has a lovely color and the texture if fantastic!

What are your tools? (special pens, colors etc.)

I usually cut my stencils in acetate paper that I stick together with tape. For the cutting im using whatever is in hand, but knifes with breakoff blades are my favorites! To paint the I use spraycans!

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