Jesse Hazelip
Age, location, education?
33, Oakland California, BFA from Art Center College of Design
How long have u been living there?
I've been living in California for 20 years, moving around the state. I've lived in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I look at human nature, past and present, and choose topics that I feel need closer examination. I take these subjects and create a visual dialogue in hopes to communicate with a wide variety of people.
What's your favorite color?
I've really been into the color of moss recently.
When are you the most productive?
I tend to work best at night or when I'm excited about a project.
Where is your favorite vacation-spot?
I like going new places, so anywhere I haven't been is where I want to go.
What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a wide variety of music.
Any exhibitions planned?
I'm mainly focused on creating a new body of work and putting in work on the streets. I committed to way to much last year, so I'm trying to step back and focus on my work and my family.
What is your favourite material to work on?
I work on reused material or found material. I really like the character in old panels of wood.
What are your tools? (special pens, colors etc.)
I use archival ballpoint pens, ink, spraypaint, silkscreen, acrylic, and the list could keep going.
Interview: 03/2011
