What’s the name of your Infectious art piece?
AmoreslaRevolución
Tell us a little bit about the piece and the inspiration behind it:
It is a propaganda love letter to Obama. It was inspired by my cousin Mitchell Posada’s collaboration with Artist Activist Suzi Chang, they are working together in a really beautiful way to promote a more tolerant, more peaceful humankind. For the graphics, I got inspired from the look of some posters of the Russian Constructivism, and Ché Guevara´s iconic image – two great concepts to communicate Revolution.
How do you feel about so many artists in the States at the moment rising up and channeling their support of Obama through their art?
Waaahooo! My theory in life is “Change through art”. And hey! It’s Obama! He’s a great leader and a person who is a great inspiration for artists. I feel he can make a huge change.
What are your vices?
Choco Krispies, music and hot chocolate with cheese inside (it´s very popular here).
What’s currently on rotation on your iPod?
“Killswitch Engage”: http://www.killswitchengage.com/, Everything but the Girl, Nonpoint, 36 Crazyfists, boysetsfire,
Broken Social Scene, The End of the Receiving Sirens, Mute Math, Blindside, Saosin, Haste the Day and Still Remains.
What websites do you look at for inspiration?
thefwa.com, artistofphotoshop.com and weblog.evasee.com.
Who are three artists that you’ve seen recently and loved?
Dave McKean, Alan Moore and Bansky.
Are there any upcoming shows or projects you’d like to share?
I´m designing my own poker cards at the moment and I will soon be Illustrating a tale for my artist friend Sonia Ramón.
Any advice you’d like to give other artists thinking about submitting out there?
Make the streets look beautiful! Put your art on four wheels!
Mitch Posada
