Who are you and what do you do?

ivan crush. visual artist

Why do you do what you do?

Because I enjoy it and I like to share it. 

How do you work?

At night. With music and beer

What’s your background?

Visual arts

What’s integral to the work of an artist?

Personality and passion

What role does the artist have in society?

The responsibility of absorb and analyze culture on an organic way; and share the results via his craft.

What has been a seminal experience?

Love

Explain what you do in 100 words: 

My work attempts to build new visual interpretations from everyday consumer symbols. The fever dream of a graphic designer; where crisp and bold colors are the perfect excuse for the guilty pleasures of today.

How has your practice change over time?

More conscious, yet freer

What art do you most identify with?

pop

What’s your strongest memory of your childhood?

Fever dreams mixed with tv cartoons

What themes do you pursue?

Love & Happiness & Pop culture.

What’s your favourite art work?

something Picasso

Describe a real-life situation that inspired you?

My nephews playing and talking 

Why art?

Is the one thing I know how (and love) to do it. Sex and cooking are in second place.

What is an artistic outlook on life?

To observe

What memorable responses have you had to your work?

Smiles

What food, drink, song inspires you?

Beer and fresh music

Is the artistic life lonely? What do you do to counteract it?

Maybe the production process has lonely features, but an artist who shares his work is never alone.

What do you dislike about the art world?

Pretentiousness

What do you dislike about your work?

Nothing

What do you like about your work?

Everything

Should art be funded?

I applaud every effort to promote and support art production.

What role does arts funding have?

To support the pursuit of meanings and expressions without the pressure of market rules.

What makes you angry?

Lies

What researches to you do?

tv shows, music videos, philosophy, anthropology.

Name something you love, and why: 

My wife and my dog

What is your dream project?

Be the chosen artist to do portraits for the toons characters living in Toontown (“Who Framed Roger Rabbit”) : )

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to:

Picasso, Warhol.

Favourite or most inspirational place?

The sea

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

Follow your instincts

For more visit:

ivancrush.com 

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All the best
Cure Studio