And this is easy to observe. The Spenceroni website boasts a fantastic array and a vast range of products he’s obviously had fun developing – from illustrated murals to having his fun designs printed onto t-shirts, tea towels, tote bags and cushions. From collaborating with The Design Kids and Print All Over Me to create a Winter Raincoat pattern, to designing some coral-reef inspired Summer Boardshorts for Syndicut London (only 50 pairs were made, one of which went to Louis from NSW band, Lime Cordiale); his zest for creativity appears to know no bounds. Spencer was even commissioned by Goosebumps Bedding to produce four patterns for their Spring/ Summer collection which were then used to create some pretty funky quilt cover sets. So desirable were they that even I considered purchasing a set – and I don’t even own my own bed at the moment! (Don’t worry, I have a futon and a sleeping bag; we’re all good, bro).
Before he delved into the creative realm of all things graphic and arty, Spencer was studying for a degree in Nanotechnology. “At the time I used to procrastinate by teaching myself Photoshop and Illustrator and mucking around drawing instead of writing my lab reports (He now keeps a sketch book with him to doodle, jot down thoughts and develop interesting ideas). “After a while of finding this stuff way more fun, I decided to pursue a more creative direction which led me to study design.” Now, I’m not knocking science, hell no. I don’t know where he’d be if he’d continued along the super-molecular chemistry route, but I’m glad he didn’t, as having Spenceroni designs and illustrations in my life is sooo much more fun than deconstructing an atom could ever be. I imagine. And what of his processes and progress, and his foray into the fiercely competitive creative market? Spencer told me: “I try not to compare myself to other artists these days as it just leads to negative feelings about myself and my work. The most important lesson I’ve learnt in the last few years is not to compare yourself to others and to run your own race. Everyone has a different process and a different way of seeing the world so you just have to knuckle down and focus on your own work. We are all in this together, breaking away from the norm to lead a creative life.”
But it’s his series of paintings and collages from his last solo exhibition that has possibly been his favourite to work on. The Synesthesia exhibition was held in Fitzroy back in March and Spencer said: “It was my first foray into painting on canvas, and I taught myself quite a few new techniques in the process of creating the artworks. I was also super happy with the outcome, so I’m looking forward to investigating And with that said, I’m off these techniques further.” to drink more coffee (or maybe wine) and get lost in Spenceroni’s world of humour and creative mischief!
Page 46
Instagram @spenceroni Website www.spenceroni.com