Simon Claridge

What is your name? How old are you?

You know my name. Legal.

What value do you think your art offers art?

I believe in it... that is all that matters

If you were a shape which would you be?

!

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

The language of LOVE

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with fame?

Game, Dame, Blame, Lame, Shame

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Maybe

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I am happy with either as long as it’s an option.

Tell me something you like?

I like beer

Where do you work?

In my head

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Are you sure?

Yes I'm sure down deep inside.

Dave White

What is your name? How old are you?

Dave White. 40

What value do you think your art offers art?

Spontaneity and dynamism are qualities that I suppose sums my work up

If you were a shape which would you be?

Mmm that’s a toughie, I would say circle but that's a bit too well rounded. Dodecahedron quite complex and irregular

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

Japanese

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with paint?

Saint, Faint, Quaint, Taint, Restraint

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Very much so, I live my life this way and never out do or betray others, I am extremely loyal. I cannot abide liars and cheats.

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I just make images of things I love and have a deep connection with. You can't please everyone, I don't pay any attention to critics on any level.

Tell me something you like?

Coffee, very strong coffee.

Where do you work?

My studios are in Liverpool, I have always been there.

Ask yourself a question and answer it

Will you continue to play Call of Duty as an old man in a nursing home? Yes, I will be on my 400th Prestige and will be playing with Binoculars.

Mark Goss

What is your name? How old are you?

Mark Goss and on occasion MA*SS. 25

What value do you think your art offers art?

Hopefully my work has something in the craftmanship that is occasionally under-appreciated in art, I really try and make every aspect of my work as perfect as I can make it; especially in the quality of line, probably the most important part of my work.

If you were a shape which would you be?

An isosceles triangle.

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

Dutch, especially since I'm living in Flanders, although I am getting there slowly so alternatively Japanese.

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with goss?

Boss, moss, loss, toss, doss.

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Yes, aside from the odd white lie necessary to spare someones hurt feelings.

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I'd like to say I don't care either way but a selfish part of me wants to be loved.

Tell me something you like?

Hungover sundays on the sofa watching shit films with the missis.

Where do you work?

Mainly on my kitchen table with my perfectly good but neglected drawing desk behind me.

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

What time do you need to meet your girlfriend?

Er...Now, shit, better go!...

Matt Small

What is your name? How old are you?

MATTY SMALL. 36

What value do you think your art offers art?

Face value

If you were a shape which would you be?

PENTAGON

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

ENGLISH

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with face?

chase maze craze haze DISGRACE

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

NOT TOURETTES HONEST BUT CLOSE

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

As long as not misunderstood any emotion is alright

Tell me something you like?

Cycling downhill with the wind blowing through my luscious blond locks

Where do you work?

In me studio and on the sofa sometimes naked

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

When was the battle of hastings?

oh thats an easy one...1065

Dan Baldwin

What is your name? How old are you?

Dan Baldwin. 38

What value do you think your art offers art?

I’d hope for thought provoking, originality and I’m aiming for beautiful right now, with a good use of colour. I put my heart into my work.

If you were a shape which would you be?

A really intense angry scribble in a circular motion, like Cy Twombly having a fit

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

I started Spanish lessons, but gave up when it became sentences; I’ve just been in Ibiza and wanted to know more. I wish id stuck at it -'cat' would be good though as well I think.

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with live?

taint,faint,saint,quaint, only four are possible, I went through the alphabet in my head.

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Yes. Mainly.

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I’ve experienced both, I’ve had negativity & it upset me, I put too much love into what I do. So avoid forums. We all want acceptance. But have learned you cant please everyone, I just trust my own instincts now.

Tell me something you like?

Log fires & vodka and coke, the smell of my old beetle, kissing baby Dylans neck until he giggles, there’s 3 things. I listed about 20 but then deleted them. They are too personal. I think too much.

Where do you work?

In part of our old house in west Sussex

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

So what is going on in the current body of work Dan? I have an idea called spectrum - to make a show of paintings each starting with a totally beautiful flat colour, like bubble gum pink, midnight blue, dark purple, bright yellow, blood red - and that’s the only theme - just make beautiful works, no politics, no religion, no war, I have sat here for over an hour on this last fucking question. You ask the questions! That’s your bloody job. I’ve had 'do you believe in god? ', delete, . .. and loads more. Ahh I’m going now ./ / !! @£$$%

Carrie Reichardt

What is your name? How old are you?

Carrie Reichardt aka The Baroness. 45

What value do you think your art offers art?

I am not sure it does but it offers me a way to keep myself sane.

If you were a shape which would you be?

No idea....

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

Spanish - I went to Argentina last Sept to work on a large group public art project and fell in love with the people and the place and I really want to return. I would love to return being able to speak their language properly, but I am completely rubbish with languages. I travelled across Central America for 6 months and all I ever learnt was "Cafe con Leche, por favor".

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with live?

Mean, Dean, Clean, Been Seen. It’s beginning to sound like a Dr Suess book.

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

I try to be honest, but I hate confrontation, so often I say nothing, rather than to have to be truthful. That's kind of dishonest in an honest kind of way.

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I would always prefer to get a reaction, good or bad...indifference would be a killer for me.

Tell me something you like?

To try things for myself...I like having new experiences.

Where do you work?

I am a bit of a workaholic, so I work most days in my studio, which is 5 mins from my house, and in the evenings I work at home!!

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Who is Herman Wallace.?

He, along with Albert Woodfox are the longest serving men in solitary confinement in the USA. They are political prisoners. They are currently in their 40th year. Just think about that. That's 13 years longer than Nelson Mandela, and I doubt hardly anyone reading this blog has even heard of them. You have to ask yourself why....?

Support the Angola 3

Craww

What is your name? How old are you?

Craww. Grey hair old.

What value do you think your art offers art?

Does not compute.

If you were a shape which would you be?

A Pyramid. A fat ass and kinda spiky.

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

I'd settle for coherent in English.

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with live?

Hive, Five, Dive, Alive, Connive

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Fuck yeah. The Cheque's in the post.

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

Loved. If it makes you hate me, that's your problem.

Tell me something you like?

Blue Skies

Where do you work?

A Kitchen/Bedroom combo. Depending on whether it’s paint/messy or digital

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Puffins or penguins? Penguins.

Rob Ryan

What is your name? How old are you?

Rob Ryan. 48

What value do you think your art offers art?

I've got a headache already and this is only the first question, thanks a lot.

If you were a shape which would you be?

Star Shaped

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

German

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with cut?

Mutt, but, jut, tut, I thought I could do this but I can't it's too hard.

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

What?

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

Loved.

Tell me something you like?

Paperweights

Where do you work?

In a studio in London, England.

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Q. What do you want for dinner.

A. Liver

Ron English

What is your name? How old are you?

Ron English. Very

What value do you think your art offers art?

completes the puzzle

If you were a shape which would you be?

a well-rounded square

If you could speak any language which would you choose?

English

Can you quickly list five words that rhyme with fame?

blame game insane inane Wayne

Do you consider yourself to be an honest person?

Not really

Would you prefer to be loved or hated because of the art you produce?

I prefer to be paid

Tell me something you like?

interviews

Where do you work?

Wherever I'm at

Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Are we finished? Yes we are.