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Q1 What made you decide to be an artist?
I decided to become an artist after I failed chemistry twice and realized I would never become a Marine Biologist. Also, I met a wizard in the forests of Oregon, USA. He told me that I was destined to become an artist. |
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Q2 What inspires you to design?
I think many humans communicate poorly. That thought inspires me to investigate how people communicate. Using intense color and text, my aim is to transcend language and reach a different level of communication that is rarely achieved during day-to-day activities. I'm basically a shaman with a day job. Beards, mermaids and beer inspire me as well.
Q3 Can you talk about the various creative aspects of your job?
At my job, I can eat lunch whenever I feel like it. I can also listen to music and wear camouflage pants and a bandana like Rambo.
Q4 What's a highlight of your recent design career?
Hmmm. My self-published graphic novelette—The Amish Elf—was nominated for the St. Paul, MN Book Wizard "Nice Try Award." |
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Q12 If you could rewrite your history a bit and take on a totally different career or lifestyle, what would it be and why?
I would probably have become a private investigator or a forensics pathologist. I'm big into crime drama.
Q13 What is your favorite guilty meal? Any good restaurants?
Pizza. I could eat pizza and beer for every meal. The best restaurant I know of is Pizza Palace in Elmhurst, Illinois, USA.
Q14 What is your aspiration?
I'd like to learn how to swim without using my water wings anymore. |
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Chris Kerr currently lives and works in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Born in Kentuckiana in the mid 1970's to Southern Baptist Christians, his work explores the connection between used car dealerships and the life work of Jesus Christ. His most recent artwork reflects his interest in Marine Biology. Kerr attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL from September 1992 to December 1992 in pursuit of a BA in Marine Studies. He graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1999 with a BFA in painting. Kerr has shown his work nationally and internationally and authored the critically acclaimed graphic novelette "The Amish Elf." |
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Q5 Who is your favorite designer (or an artist)?
Too many to name--check out the links page on my site: www.slimlimb.com
Q6 Tell us about a project that you are working on right now
It's top secret. If I told you, I would have to kill all of you. I'd rather not do that.
Q7 Is there a dream project that you'd like to do?
I would love to do a very large mural in a public space. I also have some interpretive dance ideas that involve dolphins.
Q8 What's coming up in 2008? Any plans?
I have a lot of art shows to get ready for in Chicago. I'll also be swimming in Mexico at some point.
Q9 Music to live by
The New Year |
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Q10 Favorite store?
Salvation Army
Q11 What do you see about Japan?
Manga, Hello Kitty, lot's of noodles and crowded trains. |
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