1xRUN Thru Interview
Razor Gun by Max Wiedemann
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece, is the original still for sale?
Max Wiedemann: Looking at the current media coverage and shocking violence that has spread around the world, I felt it was time to release and anti gun/crime piece. In the wider sense and anti violence statement. Don’t pull the trigger! As you see in the detail, the trigger is the razor, making it impossible or painful to shoot. It’s a fine little detail in the gun that turns the meaning of weapons around. All you need is love.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had? If so how did it fit into that given grouping?
Max Wiedemann: This design and coloring has exclusively been done for 1XRUN. This Idea has been shown first in New York in 2011 in the Vanity Unfair Show – I felt it has more relevance than ever these days.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create the original with?
Max Wiedemann: I created a new big version of it on canvas with mix of spray paint and silkscreen.
1xRun: When was the piece created and how long did it take to complete?
Max Wiedemann: This piece was done this summer and took a lifetime to finish.
1xRun: Anything immediate you would like us to highlight?
Max Wiedemann: It’s the cutting edge of the trigger.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Max Wiedemann: Too much violence in the world.
1xRun: What do you feel is unique about this piece?
Max Wiedemann: The idea is in line with my entire work from Status Symbols, Magazine Covers and in this case objects by turning the meaning around in an ironic way.
1xRun: Why should people buy this print?
Max Wiedemann: It has a hidden message that is relevant in today’s criminal activity and violence.
1xRun: Bring us up to speed on what you’ve been up to since our last release. Anything new and exciting happening in your world as of late?
Max Wiedemann: I am working on new shows, new brand collaborations and celebrity portraits. A lot of great new work and collaborations are coming up, including the set up of my new screen printing studio in London.
1xRun: Any big upcoming plans with shows or events?
Max Wiedemann: Yes, details to be released.
1xRun: Any new artists that you’ve discovered as of late that you’re really excited about?
Max Wiedemann: My son.
1xRun: Anything else we didn’t touch on?
Max Wiedemann: 1xRUN is an amazing team.
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