AG Gallery "The Strange Hearts Club" | Interview with Philippa Rice
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The Strange Hearts Club
Cat Rabbit & Philippa Rice
Cat Rabbit & Philippa Rice
Sep.15 - Oct. 4, 2016
I am happy and very excited to see this exhibition came true as one of the staff members at About Glamour. This is a special treat for us to exhibit two artists in one exhibition. Their imaginary characters are not only cute, but also they give you a feeling of being alive.
In this blog I would like to share the interview from the inspiring illustrator, comic author, and animation artist, Phillipa Rice. Next blog will be an interview with Cat Rabbit, an unique textile artist, so Please come back and make sure to chick it out!
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| Philippa Rice at her studio |
Q 1 - Please tell us a
little bit about your background…
I studied animation at university, and after that I started making
comics in my spare time. I eventually managed to make comics into my full-time
job, after self publishing some books of my online comics. Since then I have
also worked with publishers and also take on freelance work at times.
Q 2 -What was the first
work of art that you saw or experienced that you still remember today?
When I was little I loved all the animations on TV made with
models. I used to love watching repeats of the Bagpuss and The Clangers.
Q3 -Who were your
earliest influencers of famous artists or creators?
Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin who made Bagpuss!
Q4 -Please tell us
about your work...
-What do you make?
I started making a webcomic called My Cardboard Life in 2008. I
used collage materials like paper and cardboard to make the panels and
characters. I also draw a lot of comics, including my autobio comic Soppy. I
really enjoy all kinds of crafts especially crochet and model making. I have
made a lot of characters and use them to make animations for my youtube channel
Soft Spot.
Q5 -What
generally inspires or influences you to create your work?
I'm inspired by lots of different things, but particularly by real
life events and moments that I write down in my diary and then later illustrate
it or turn it into something else.
I also love anything cute or silly and if I can include things
like that in my stories or characters then I'm happy.
Q6 -What is the main
challenge for you when creating your work?
I often try to work on too many things at once and it's difficult
to say focused and get anything finished, especially when real life gets in the
way too.
Q7 -What are you
currently working on?
I've almost finished a new book which is a sort of sequel to
Soppy, but instead of being about me, it's a guided journal so that people can
fill it in with their own stories.
Q8 -What
is your dream or goal as an artist in 3 years? 5 years?
If I name a specific dream I'm sure it won't come true! I hope
that in 5 years time I'll still be making as many comics and animations as I am
now!
Lastly, Do you have
any message to visitors for this exhibition?
I hope you enjoy our show. Say hi to all the characters from me!
I have made several
crochet characters, a few different types of animals. There are also sculpey
models which I've painted and varnished. There are prints and also original
collages made from different papers, with paint details. And the animations to
watch too! Hopefully all the different things will give you a good idea of the
different mediums I like to work in.
We look forward to your visit at AG Galley.
