Hayden Kays: Exclusive Interview
09/08/10 at 05:08:45 amHayden Kays is the screaming voice of an angry Britain. In a world where we are spoon fed mediocrity from the media and the government, Hayden Kays is kicking back and saying what everybody wishes they could. Exploring themes of terrorism, prostitution and tabloid culture with his tongue planted firmly in his cheek, his subtle use of humour perfectly puts his message across; he was recently featured in Heat magazine after agitating Amy Winehouse by producing a less than flattering drawing of the troubled celebrity. Using a mix of collage and hand pulled screen-printing, you can’t escape his abrasive in your face statements.
Hayden Kays: My Pen Is For You
In August 2009 Kays was featured in The Independent newspaper, where he was described as one of ‘a new generation of Pop artists’.
We are very excited to have an exclusive interview with Hayden Kays. See the interview below for an insight into the mindset of one of Britain’s most controversial emerging artists.
Anytime, any place – which artist’s body would you most like to inhabit?
I Would Like To Be The Prehistoric Artist That First Drew, Daubed, Scratched, Chipped, Engraved,Stenciled And Sculpted In Relief Onto The Cave Interior.
What is your favourite ‘ism’?
Agapism. I Do Like To Love.
What was the most intelligent thing that someone said or wrote about your work?
Hayden Kays Is Not As Good As He Will Be, And He’s Not As Good As He Thinks He Is.
And the dumbest?
Hayden Kays is Techincally Very Capable.
Which artists would you most like to rip off, sorry, I mean appropriate as a critique of originality and authorship?
Nothing I’ve Ever Made Hasn’t Been Ripped Off From Someone, Something Or Several Things.
What are the three big ideas that you would like your work to express?
Turn It On, Turn It Off, Turn It On
Are you a political artist?
My Work Contains Political Subject Matter, But That’s About As far As It Goes.
How do you start the process of making work?
With A cup Of Tea And Plenty Of Procrastination.
Complete the following sentence “Blessed are the artists, for they shall……”
Be Gods.
Complete the following sentence “Blessed are the curators, for they shall…”
Be Believers.
Complete the following sentence “Blessed are the art critics, for they shall….”
Be The Cripples.
Who is your current favourite band?
Without a doubt TRIBES are the best band around.
What’s next for you?
You Never Know.
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