Introducing Joseph O' Rourke, the freshfaced talented 18 year old that is responsible for all CAGECITY's graff work!
We got Joe in for a little chat so you get an insight into the guy behind the art!
Describe what you do?
I would describe my work as being somewhere between psychedelic and old school graffiti.
when did you really get into art?
I started young when I would visit art gallery's in central London and be inspired by the artwork all over the trains and train tracks in the late 90's. I started painting commissions at 15 in 09.
What inspires your work?
I'm inspired by classic surrealist painters like Salvador Dali and early pop art. A lot of my graffiti is inspired by the hip hop and wild style movements in the 70's coming from New York.
Do you have a favourite artist/piece?
I can't say I favour any one thing because I'm constantly finding new artists who interest me and as I get older the way I think about art is changing.
What's next for joe?
I'm aiming to be in university by September this year and to get a degree in fine art. One day I hope to be able to live off of what I earn from doing my thing.
I love having the chance to work with cagecity and be a part of something independent and unique I hope I can carry on doing work like this for a long time.
Aw thanks Joe...we love working with you too...and give me my jumper back ;)
xxx
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