ISSUE #20
Bizarre Beyond Belief: You’ve recently exploded on the arts and culture scene here in the 6, have you always been based in Toronto or have we imported you from somewhere else?
to move to the city to study graphic design.
Fucci: I grew up in a small town in middle of nowhere Northern Ontario. I moved to Toronto 4 years ago.
Fucci: I think success is a lifelong achievement and a constant work in progress. I spend 10-13 hours of my day illustrating and painting until I’m completely drained. In my eyes, today’s work will always be better than yesterday’s work.
BBB: It’s evident that you’re extremely skilled in illustration and graphic design, did you receive formal training for either?
BBB: Can you describe any particular moment or work that was pivotal in your success as an artist?
BBB: What is it about about mid 20th century European design and furniture that influenced your work
Fucci: I studied graphic design at Algonquin College and Savannah College of Art & Design. BBB: Did you feel that attending an arts institution was integral in your development as a designer? Fucci: Yes and no. I went to an arts secondary school. That was cool because I had photography, graphic design, piano class’s etc. And they were big on self expression. I actually got my start illustrating posters for my own band. I used to draw stuff out on A4 and use the school’s photocopier to xerox out a couple hundred flyers. People started noticing my work and were paying me like $10-$20 to design their bands posters, stickers, album covers and t-shirts. It kind of took off from there I guess. In 2006, I did freelance work for a couple of record labels without any formal training in graphic design. I remember the older kids in my hometown were really involved in the arts and music scene and it was very inspiring to be around. Even though it was a very small town, a thriving arts community existed and that’s really cool to look back at. I had 4-5 years of DIY experience before I decided
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