“ I think that profoundly impacted my relation ship to nature and life forever.” takes inspiration from the artworks he has previously made. The novel is heavily influenced by the US national parks of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Badlands, Acadia and the Bay of Fundy where Kane spent long hours camping and hiking. Additionally, the book draws inspiration from the time he spent volunteering at the Galapagos Islands and hiking through Patagonia. The influence of nature on his book sprung up when Kane was a young boy. He had a troubled childhood and was sent on the Outward Bound program in the mountains of Oregon. “I think that profoundly impacted my relationship to nature and life forever.” Change in the art world According to Kane, the recent changes prominently visible in the world of art are a “good thing”. He says, “I think we’ve all watched the rise of Blockchain art with open mouths.” Although, Kane believes that while it makes art more accessible, it simultaneously blurs the line between what is and what is not fine art – something which to him has always been clear. He says that with the new developments in the art world, everyone has been forced to change their 46
Neon god 2020, Plastic, copper wire, resin, gold foil, LED 84” x 48” x 60”