The Rebel: Are you feeling confident about your future? Are you hopeful about things going your way in 2011?
Tinsel: “I’m definitely excited about the year ahead, and fairly confident, a little apprehensive about some things but I think that’s a good thing. I feel that I’m at an interesting stage in my work and I’m looking forward to cracking on with it. Hopeful? Yes I think so!”
How much of an influence has Stella Vine had on your work?
“I like her work but I don’t see it as a big influence, I think people make the association because we both use text in our paintings.
I discovered her work when Saatchi bought her Diana painting and it was on TV. I’d been using text in my paintings for couple of years before that, it was definitely really inspiring to see her have that big break as I recognized some similarities in my work.
I really like the simplicity and directness of her painting.”
Do you think that indifference is the worst response an artist can get?
“Yes possibly…it would be quite disheartening, but to be expected sometimes as not everyone is into art.”
Do you think it's possible to be powerful and not abuse your position?
“Yes. I’m sure there are lots of powerful people in the world who might abuse their position but I’m sure there are also lots of caring, considerate powerful people who use their power responsibly and in active positive ways.”
Did you enjoy studying at Goldsmiths. Who were the best tutors you had?
“Yes and no! I loved the freedom of making art everyday, and having the chance to pick and choose from different tutors to discuss your work with but in some ways I found it quite a difficult place to be, it was very serious. My favourite tutor was Simon Bedwell of the art collective BANK, he was very supportive and seemed to understand my work more than some of the other tutors.”
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