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THEORY ONE INTERVIEW
Name: Dylan / Theory One
Hometown: Cape Town
Favourite colour: Black
What was your inspiration or the idea behind your Verb design?
I did a sketch a little while ago at work, which I quite liked. I developed it further at home on my light box and voila! You can read a lot of things into it if you want. It’s a basic message of rescue and salvation.
Could you briefly explain the process you went through in creating this work?
I draw the piece on paper and made sure I like it. It was quite rough so I filled in a lot as I went. I take that drawing into Illustrator and work over it and develop it until I think it’s done (it’s never done in my mind but i have to stop sometime.)
What music were you listening to while you were creating your graphics for the Verb range?
Jazz, soul and funk. Lots of Motown, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Nina Simone etc.
Did you have any formal art education, or are you self-taught?
I did art at school and at Frank Joubert art school and I went to AAA.
What sort of full-time work do you do currently? Are there any other projects you’re involved with at the moment?
I’m a freelance graphic designer at the moment. I do illustration in my spare time as a passion project.
What sorts of mediums do you work in and what do you enjoy about it?
I also work in pen and ink, but mostly Illustrator and Photoshop.
Do you do anything else for fun other than making art?
I collect art, hang out with my wife and kids and try to get away from the computer. I ilke to ride my
bicycle and skate to the DVD shop.
Who are some of the artist’s whose work you enjoy or take inspiration from?
Too many to mention. It changes weekly to be honest. I try not to focus on one artist too much,
I just like to try and appreciate as much good art as I can. So it ranges from graf writers to
fine artists. Those artists I really love to try to collect.
How do you feel about being an artist living and working in South African?
I feel great. The playing fields have been leveled by the Internet and I think a lot of our
work is world class. I think we have a unique headspace down here and have a lot to offer
the world of illustration.
Do you have any plans for 2011 such as art shows, travels or new styles to explore?
I’m not sure to be honest. I have two small daughters so I try to spend my time with them
and that means less time for drawing and illustration, but it’s a swop I’m only too happy to make.
I’ll see how the year progresses and take it form there, I don’t have plans to rule the world
but I would like to get my work to a wider audience.
Do you have any websites or blogs that people interested in your work should check out?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theory_one/
I WANT YOUR MUNNY EXHIBITION TONIGHT
Toitoy are celebrating their new shop opposite the Lifestyle Centre at 49 Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town, with an exhibition of customised 7-inch Munny’s. Artists involved include Tyler B Murphy, Bruce Mackay, Kronk, Senyol, Chasril +, Bison, Simon Berndy, Jordan Metcalf, Theory One and tons more. Check it out tonight from 6pm onwards.
VERB EXHIBITION IN AUSTRALIA
On Friday 24 September, Verb officially launched in Australia with the “Don’t Push Mong” exhibition at the City Walk Gallery in Canberra. The exhibition featured the Verb series of artworks by South African artists Alice Edy, Kronk, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Jordan Metcalf, Black Koki, Theory One, Bison, Chemistry101, Christian Mugnai, Louis Minaar and 351073. These works were shown alongside other Australian skateboarding photographers and artists. The show was a great success, with tons of people coming in to check of the fresh styles.
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VERB EXHIBITION AND AFTERPARTY TONIGHT
The Verb exhibition is going down tonight at THE STREET in Greenside, Joburg from 5pm – 8pm and the afterparty is at Gin. Artists include Louis Minnaar, Alice Edy, Jordan Metcalf, Black Koki, Christian Mugnai, Matt Edwards, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Theory One, Bison, 371073 and Bruce Mackay. Gonna be sick!
VERB EXHIBITION IN JOBURG THIS THURSDAY
Don’t forget this Thursday 8 July from 5pm at The Street in Greenside (Joburg), Verb will be exhibiting their full range of limited edition artist series skateboard artworks and screenprinted posters. Featured work by artists Alice Edy, Bison, Black Koki, 351073, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Matt Edwards, Christian Mugnai, Theory One, Louis Minnaar and Jordan Metcalf. Come on down…
VERB EXHIBITION AT THE STREET IN GREENSIDE
Next Thursday 8 July from 5pm, Verb will be exhibiting their full range of limited edition artist series skateboard artworks and screenprinted posters. Featured work by artists Alice Edy, Bison, Black Koki, 351073, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Matt Edwards, Christian Mugnai, Theory One, Louis Minnaar and Jordan Metcalf. Get down there to check out the biggest skate art project in SA and have some drinks on us!
VERB POSTER EXHIBITION
For those who weren’t in Cape Town for the Verb launch exhibition at City Slickers, the Verb hand screenprinted posters will be on exhibition from 5 June at Revolution stores in Menlyn Mall and Cresta. The exhibition features the work of prominent South African artists Bison, Jordan Metcalf, Theory One, Bruce Mackay, Black Koki, Wesley van Eeden, Alice Edy, Christian Mugnai, Matt Edwards, Louis Minnaar, 351073 and Kronk. All posters will be on sale.
VERB SETUP EXHIBITION AT CITY SLICKERS
Fun little animation of photographs from setting up the Verb exhibition at the City Slickers show last week, with a cameo by Jack Parow.
VERB x CITY SLICKERS OPENING PHOTOS
The Verb launch and exhibition at City Slickers last Friday was amazing! Over 500 people came down to the launch night of the show, took in the art, ate the cupcakes, drank the wine and had a damn good time. Many thanks to Bigwood, Wessel Snyman Creative and all the artists who took part and helped make this such a fun night and incredible collection of art. The show is still up at the Wessel Snyman Creative on 17 Bree Street in Cape Town until Friday 30 April, so if you missed the opening you can still get down there to check out the art.
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THE CITY SLICKERS POSTER SHOW + VERB EXHIBITION IS TONIGHT!
The City Slickers poster show featuring 100 international + local artists and the Verb launch exhibition featuring the Verb artist series serigraphs, skateboards, clothing AND the Lakai sneaker exhibition AND One Small Seed Stall is all happening TONIGHT… it’s gonna be awesome! Join the Facebook group HERE.
Wessel Snyman Creative Gallery
17 Bree Street
6pm
