Ive known him for quite some time and ive been a big fan of his work. For those of you who don’t know him, he might look like a “roadie for Clutch” type of guy who could empty your fridge out of your monthly beer supply before you could blink. In his case though there is more than meets the eye, as his drawings and work on all kinds of different materials as well as his pictures are the unquestionable proof of his artistic skill. Meet Ryme63
Q:Name and place
A:Ryme63. Athens, Greece.
Q:Favorite music this time around
A:Stoner Rock / Doom / Sludge and of course the Blues.And many more.
Q:Is this some sort of natural talent that you had as a kid, or was it something you developed as you were growing up
A:Actually my parents beat me up as a kid until i could draw photorealistic. Nope just kidding... I had the chance to grow up at Maroussi a place full of graffiti in a time when you had to search for it. It was in the summer of 96 when i did my first piece. It was pure crap. After finishing school i took my diploma in Graphic design. After 5 years as a graphic designer we started State Of Mind Art Collective. We now try to focus on custom screen printing tees and posters. I also have a photography studio going on.
Q: Do you feel the invasion of technology has helped in the evolution of design or has it dragged it away from its roots
A: Actually you get what you pay for, meaning that even though technology has led to the evolution of design in all kinds of aspects at the same time we were introduced to the era when downloading photoshop makes you a graphic designer and buying a Dslr makes you a photographer, in other words correct operation doesn't imply that you're an artist. Getting dirty is the certain way to start with. Free lancing gives me the chance to suggest to my clients to embrace both digital as well as oldschool ways of printing.
Q:What’s your favorite material to work with
A:Screen printing is the one i enjoy the most but also a sharp pencil and a brush, studying various lettering can keep me going for hours. OK that and a chainsaw.
Q:We’ve seen plenty of renowned street artists having their work exhibited in galleries worldwide. Do you view this as a loss of artistic integrity
A:There is a common misunderstanding that graffiti and street art are two different things even though graffiti is always a part of street art. If selling your pieces in a gallery pay your bills, then by being a full time artist means that you can give the 100% of your attention to your craft.I mean if you think about it, i would prefer to hang a poster made by a street artist to a classic painting that we see on our grandmothers' houses. For example one should ask himself what is the content of art that he enjoys having in his living room to challenge his senses daily.
Q:Tell me about some of the individuals that inspire your work
A:Women, mostly. If you meant artists, i find great inspiration on the screen printing scene. Aaron horkey, Ken Taylor, Matt Tappia, LikeMindedStudio and House Industries are just a few.
Q:Do you have any memorable moments from all the pictures you have taken
A:I can recall all the details from photoshoots i thought were impossible. Once i was trying to earn the trust and respect of the guys (93 woop woop) chilling in the infamous Saint Denis suburb of Paris were being white couldn't get me a street flyer for a rap party. By the end of the photoshoot everybody wanted to pose and everything worked out smoothly.
Q:Are there any Greek artists that you recommend people should check out
A:The whole State Of Mind crew, Alexandros Vasmoulakis, Paris Koutsikos, Dreks, Wer, Boohaha, Bizare, Luca & Dobi (The Ironbrush Crew) and many more. Actually we re starting a screenprinting studio with Dreks, Wer, Boohaha and Kareeem and i have to say that i'm honored to share the same workshop with these guys.
Q:Tell us a few words about the State Of Mind
A:We are an art collective created by graphic designers, street artists, directors, 3d artists, musicians, illustrators and photographers. We love what we do and we try to keep it that way. It all started by the need to gather a group of people who are always more than happy to work together in order to inspire, educate or help one another. Its pretty much like an agency minus the crap and the gigantic bills.
Check out www.stateofmind.gr
Q:Name and place
A:Ryme63. Athens, Greece.
Q:Favorite music this time around
A:Stoner Rock / Doom / Sludge and of course the Blues.And many more.
Q:Is this some sort of natural talent that you had as a kid, or was it something you developed as you were growing up
A:Actually my parents beat me up as a kid until i could draw photorealistic. Nope just kidding... I had the chance to grow up at Maroussi a place full of graffiti in a time when you had to search for it. It was in the summer of 96 when i did my first piece. It was pure crap. After finishing school i took my diploma in Graphic design. After 5 years as a graphic designer we started State Of Mind Art Collective. We now try to focus on custom screen printing tees and posters. I also have a photography studio going on.
Q: Do you feel the invasion of technology has helped in the evolution of design or has it dragged it away from its roots
A: Actually you get what you pay for, meaning that even though technology has led to the evolution of design in all kinds of aspects at the same time we were introduced to the era when downloading photoshop makes you a graphic designer and buying a Dslr makes you a photographer, in other words correct operation doesn't imply that you're an artist. Getting dirty is the certain way to start with. Free lancing gives me the chance to suggest to my clients to embrace both digital as well as oldschool ways of printing.
Q:What’s your favorite material to work with
A:Screen printing is the one i enjoy the most but also a sharp pencil and a brush, studying various lettering can keep me going for hours. OK that and a chainsaw.
Q:We’ve seen plenty of renowned street artists having their work exhibited in galleries worldwide. Do you view this as a loss of artistic integrity
A:There is a common misunderstanding that graffiti and street art are two different things even though graffiti is always a part of street art. If selling your pieces in a gallery pay your bills, then by being a full time artist means that you can give the 100% of your attention to your craft.I mean if you think about it, i would prefer to hang a poster made by a street artist to a classic painting that we see on our grandmothers' houses. For example one should ask himself what is the content of art that he enjoys having in his living room to challenge his senses daily.
Q:Tell me about some of the individuals that inspire your work
A:Women, mostly. If you meant artists, i find great inspiration on the screen printing scene. Aaron horkey, Ken Taylor, Matt Tappia, LikeMindedStudio and House Industries are just a few.
Q:Do you have any memorable moments from all the pictures you have taken
A:I can recall all the details from photoshoots i thought were impossible. Once i was trying to earn the trust and respect of the guys (93 woop woop) chilling in the infamous Saint Denis suburb of Paris were being white couldn't get me a street flyer for a rap party. By the end of the photoshoot everybody wanted to pose and everything worked out smoothly.
Q:Are there any Greek artists that you recommend people should check out
A:The whole State Of Mind crew, Alexandros Vasmoulakis, Paris Koutsikos, Dreks, Wer, Boohaha, Bizare, Luca & Dobi (The Ironbrush Crew) and many more. Actually we re starting a screenprinting studio with Dreks, Wer, Boohaha and Kareeem and i have to say that i'm honored to share the same workshop with these guys.
Q:Tell us a few words about the State Of Mind
A:We are an art collective created by graphic designers, street artists, directors, 3d artists, musicians, illustrators and photographers. We love what we do and we try to keep it that way. It all started by the need to gather a group of people who are always more than happy to work together in order to inspire, educate or help one another. Its pretty much like an agency minus the crap and the gigantic bills.
Check out www.stateofmind.gr
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