I spend most of my year in New York, but I'm from Melbourne, Australia.I work across many different mediums, but I guess my best-known pieces are the hypercolor large-scale mixed media works. I do a lot of 3D projection and experiential installations, and I also have a background in graphic design, so I usually bring that into a lot of my projects to complete the aesthetic.When I'm choosing what to work on next, I'm always trying do something that's bigger, better, more ambitious than what I've done before. The installation I did at the New Museum in New York earlier this year was cool. Installing in any huge museum space really shows my work perfectly. And doing a mural for Miley Cyrus in her home was really rad. It's also been interesting to watch the internet have its way with some of my pieces, like the 'Support Your Local Girl Gang' neon sign. That piece has been ripped off by anyone and everyone. Ha!
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I like to experiment with my work and sometimes put them in unusual environments. For example, while using the Canon EOS 80D DSLR, I was able to get some really clear simple static shots of the city and in post put my work into the environment as if it's really there.I do my best work late at night. Anywhere between 10pm - 3am is when the ideas start to happen. A normal day for me doesn't start in a massive hurry. In the morning I'll try and go for a run to get my brain working, then I'll get ready to roll to the studio.Once I get there I'll attempt to get through my emails. The worst thing about starting late is that I wake up to everyone telling me I need to send them things. Once that's done, it's straight into whatever projects I'm working on.This is my studio at the moment. I'm currently working on stuff for a bunch of shows / installations towards the end of the year. My studio is pretty low light, I shot this at 1600 ISO with natural light.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: Shot at 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, autofocus.
Shot of my book collection / studio things. Down the bottom is the sample of a plexiglass edition I just released. Also shot at 1600 ISO with natural light.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO 1600, autofocus.
At the moment I'm working on a bunch of installations for New York Fashion Week, a Solo Exhibition for later in the year, a couple of collaborations, and a skateboard project that I've been working on for the last two years.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: Shot at 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600, autofocus.
Shot of my book collection / studio things. Down the bottom is the sample of a plexiglass edition I just released. Also shot at 1600 ISO with natural light.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO 1600, autofocus.
At the moment I'm working on a bunch of installations for New York Fashion Week, a Solo Exhibition for later in the year, a couple of collaborations, and a skateboard project that I've been working on for the last two years.
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Multi-tasking between projects can get pretty hectic. I have a couple of assistants that help manage the day-to-day tasks, and then my girlfriend, Jay, does all the production for the shows and projects I'm working on. Her vision is next level and it's good to have someone who knows my work front to back.Proofing test swatches for prints.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: 1/100 sec, f/4.5, ISO 1250, autofocus.
On the roof getting posters ready for a paste up mission tonight. I set the camera up with Auto ISO so my friend could take some shots with the right exposure.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 18mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/10, ISO 1250, autofocus.
Here's a close up.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 18mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/10, ISO 2000, autofocus.
When I'm travelling it's usually between the US and Australia, but I love going to Tokyo to find inspiration - it's another world over there. I've also had work shown across Europe and have done a few projects in Hong Kong. Going to new places to show my work is really important to me. I'm planning something big for London next year.I travel a lot for my installations, so whenever I get the chance to be in the studio for a while I just try to get in the zone and keep the flow going by avoiding distractions for as long as possible. Any phone calls, interviews, meetings and other distracting things happen around lunch. If it's getting heavy and the ideas aren't happening then I'll do something to break it up. For example, music is something that I've always been into and changes the head space I'm in. Just messing around and listening to something new for half an hour is a good way to get inspired.
Lens: Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon EOS 80D: 1/100 sec, f/4.5, ISO 1250, autofocus.
On the roof getting posters ready for a paste up mission tonight. I set the camera up with Auto ISO so my friend could take some shots with the right exposure.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 18mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/10, ISO 1250, autofocus.
Here's a close up.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 18mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/125 sec, f/10, ISO 2000, autofocus.
When I'm travelling it's usually between the US and Australia, but I love going to Tokyo to find inspiration - it's another world over there. I've also had work shown across Europe and have done a few projects in Hong Kong. Going to new places to show my work is really important to me. I'm planning something big for London next year.I travel a lot for my installations, so whenever I get the chance to be in the studio for a while I just try to get in the zone and keep the flow going by avoiding distractions for as long as possible. Any phone calls, interviews, meetings and other distracting things happen around lunch. If it's getting heavy and the ideas aren't happening then I'll do something to break it up. For example, music is something that I've always been into and changes the head space I'm in. Just messing around and listening to something new for half an hour is a good way to get inspired.
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After being in the studio I'll usually try to catch up with friends for a drink, or go to whatever is happening that night. Then, by the time I get back home, I usually start to get a few late night ideas. If they're any good, that will keep me up for a while before the process starts again tomorrow.On the way home from the studio with my girlfriend Jay I spotted this wall in Soho. Shot with image stabilisation and at f/10 to keep most of the shot in focus. Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 18mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/200 sec, f/10, ISO 500, autofocus.
My friend Jordy on the roof at our friend Ben's place. We come up here a lot because it's a really good spot to chill and hear the sounds of the city.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 19mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/1,250 sec, f/3.5, ISO 10, autofocus.
All Photos Shot on the Canon EOS 80D DSLRThis content was paid for by Canon and was created in collaboration with VICE creative services, independently from the VICE editorial staff.
My friend Jordy on the roof at our friend Ben's place. We come up here a lot because it's a really good spot to chill and hear the sounds of the city.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Shot at 19mm. Canon EOS 80D: 1/1,250 sec, f/3.5, ISO 10, autofocus.
All Photos Shot on the Canon EOS 80D DSLRThis content was paid for by Canon and was created in collaboration with VICE creative services, independently from the VICE editorial staff.