Graffiti Artist CageOne
How old are you and where are you based?
“Old enough to know better! I'm originally from York but have been based in Bradford for the past 11 years.”
When did you get into Graffiti originally and what made you start?
“I started painting in 1987 after seeing the book Subway art. The book blew me away, I started sketching straight away. I met up with some local graffiti artists and began painting with them and have been addicted ever since.”
Where did you paint your first piece?
“My first piece was down this ally near my house. It said UA (cant think where I got that from!!) It lasted well tho it was still there until someone went over it a few years ago.”
How would you describe your current style?
“A blend of cubism and my previous work. I like layering shapes and colours.”
If you weren’t an artist what else do you think you’d have been?
“I dread to think! Painting has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've never thought about doing anything else.”
Name three things you love and three you hate.
“Mrs Cageone, Gilbert and George (the fish that live in my studio) and ChickenWar, Bankers and Pineapple on pizzas.”
What’s the strangest location / object you’ve painted on?
“It's not that strange but I've been painting a lot dead spray cans lately. One of the was featured in the book 400ml.”
Any tips for beginners?
“Don't Copy!”
Look out for Cageone Signed and Limited Edition prints coming to PimpArtworks in May 2010 – http://www.pimpartworks.com
Photo:
http://www.prlog.org/
