Recently i recieved a 3/4 page feature in the national, Daily Mirror Newspaper and then had a repeat feature in the paper.
The articles highlighted my artwork,
website and ways for an independent artist to show
the world there art.
www.dailymirror.co.uk
living_wirral magazine Spring 2016
Stylab Fashion Magazine
spotlight on the artist
In this week’s interview, we’re talking pop-art with a successful artist specialising in this unique genre. Hans has experienced great success with his work and with love of all-things-retro very much ‘in the now’, his art is encompassing a wider audience than ever before. It’s not just for comic books!
Dirty Hans As a self-taught artist, when did you decide you wanted to create art.
Ever since I could remember I’ve always been creating in one form or another, from Etch-A-Sketch to painting on cereal boxes. I’ve always known that I wanted to try and paint for a living.
What is it that you so love about the 1950’s-style art and have you always specialised in this?
I started out painting with different styles; abstract, surrealism and graffiti and then got pulled towards my love of pop art . My goal now is to try and bridge pop art with a urban art vibe. I love the 1950`s for its style, elegance and glamour, as well as the birth of modern living and pop thinking.
Where do you find inspiration for your art and how difficult is it to translate modern-day inspirations into a 1950’s theme?
An idea can pop into my head while indulging in my love of pulp fiction, strange unusual comics, watching old films or going to galleries. What inspires me the most is seeing other artists’ work; inspiration is something I never have a problem with. I try to capture the brutal coldness of fast modern day living and soften it with a 50`s theme.
How easy have you found it to publicise your work? Any methods that have worked particularly well for you?
That’s the biggest obstacle for me - trying to bring attention to my work! Exhibiting work is probably the best and most instant way to bring attention to anyone’s work. Going to a gallery and having a chat with the owner really helps to spread the word and start letting people know you’re out there.
The black and white images are very striking against the primary colours paintings in your gallery. How long do your paintings take to finish?
Black and white neutralizes then softens the painting which brings a whole new aura to the finished piece. One of my paintings can take anywhere from 7 hours to 3 days to create, depending on the scale and complex nature of the painting. When Ive been experimenting I’ve had paintings take up to 2 months to complete.
What’s your favourite aspect of your art?
Standing in front of a blank canvas and creating something from my own hands; there’s great satisfaction in seeing something you’ve painted come to life Also, seeing someones reaction to a painting is a big joy for me.
What’s next in the pipeline for you? Any new projects or plans on the horizon?
I have an Anglo-French partnership in place which is going to allow me to exhibit in Sao Paulo, Brazil and also an invitation to work with an award-winning art collective in Merseyside. Then within the next coming months I am back exhibiting in Belgium.
We would like to thank Dirty Hans for his time and his pictures!