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“HENDIGGA”
HENRY BLACKMORE, AKA...
INDUBITABLY, SOCIAL MEDIA HAS TOTALLY CHANGED THE CREATION AND CONSUMPTION OF ART… WHAT’S YOUR OPINION ON THE SIZE OF THE ROLE THAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLAYS IN ART THESE DAYS? I believe that it is an integral part of a small business. Starting out, social media is a pivotal part of growing and learning what people like. Although social media undoubtedly has negative impacts, it has helped with the progression of my art. Through the constant feedback and insight you gain directly from consumers I have come to learn what is received well and what might need to be refined. It has made me more passionate about mastering skills and processes to, in turn, satisfy my audience.
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WHAT DOES YOUR ART MEAN TO YOU? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO TAKE IT? Making art for me, is apart of everyday life. It’s the one thing I’ve always been drawn to and over the past couple years it has become a focal point of who I am today. My Mum is a huge inspiration to me- she is a freelance graphic designer and my number one fan. She has been in the art field for many years and has gathered a wide range of essential knowledge when it comes to being an artist. Being an artist in this day in age can be difficult due to the idea that you have to be successful. I think it is important to love what you do. In the future, the goal is of course to still enjoy what I do today. Ideally, I would love to be able to rely solely on my art and open up my own shop.
YOUR WORK IS NOT TRADITIONAL... DO YOU STILL CONSIDER IT ART? I personally think that all forms of art should be considered true art. My art is true to who I am and the way I express myself. I often get asked if I have a graffiti background which could be reflective of my artworks. However, I would like to say that my style has developed through being a fan of all types of street art. Over time my art taken on many forms of simplistic pattern work, on all types of surfaces, using a range of different mediums so I guess you could say the way my art is perceived is constantly changing.
