1xRun Thru Interview
In Your Arms by ThankYouX
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece…
ThankYouX: I created this print special for 1xRUN. It was inspired by a remix I did for a DJ producer named Michael Woods. The lyrics from the song were really inspiring and made me want to create something special.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had?
ThankYouX: I have been doing prints for all of the remixes I have released lately. I feel that music and art can be one. I only choose songs that inspire me. When I make music, it makes me want to create more paintings and when I paint it makes me want to get back in the studio and make more music. I want to continue this Art/Music project for the rest of the year.
1xRUN: What materials did you use to create this piece?
ThankYouX: This print was sketched out then finished digitally.
1xRun: When was the piece created?
ThankYouX: It was sketched and then created all in the month of September.
1xRun: Anything immediate you would like us to highlight?
ThankYouX: The image shows a girl letting go and throwing her hands up while being taken over by color, feelings, and emotions.
1xRun: What is unique about this piece?
ThankYouX: This piece is made special for the Michael Woods track called ‘In Your Arms.’
1xRun: Why should people buy this piece?
ThankYou: It really ties the room together.
1xRun: Describe the piece in one gut reaction word.
ThankYouX: Love.
1xRun: When did you first start making art?
ThankYouX: When I was super young I started painting and making clay sculptures, then started doing street art around 2001.
1xRun: What was your first piece?
ThankYouX: Hmmm… I think my first cool piece of art was a painting of Jesus as a transgender in a bathing suit. I put it in a group Jesus themed show and it sold. Some people got mad about it so I thought it was a success.
1xRun: What artists inspired you early on?
ThankYouX: Warhol, Shepard, Dali, and innovators like that.
1xRun: What artists inspire you now?
ThankYouX: Lister, Pose, and local LA artists like Devin Liston (Dev N Gosha)
1xRun: Do you listen to music while you work?
ThankYouX: I couldn’t make art without music playing. I mostly listen to dance music or old hardcore bands.
1xRun: If you could collaborate with any living artist who would it be?
ThankYouX: Shepard Fairey.
1xRun: What was the first piece of art that you bought? Do you still have it?
ThankYouX: I bought a piece at art walk years ago that some local kid had made. It was a rad stencil and then someone stole it from my house when I was moving.
1xRun: If you could collaborate with any deceased artists who would it be and why?
ThankYouX: Warhol. Cause I would make a shit ton of money when the piece sold!
1xRun: What was the last piece of art that you bought?
ThankYouX: Anthony Lister wood mask piece. (The ski mask series)
1xRun: Any big shows or events coming up that you’d like to share?
ThankYouX: I am part of a group show in NYC on November 14th for charity. All of the artist are painting on NYC Maps. Its curated by Roger Gastman.
1xRun: Where can we find you?
ThankYouX: Website – Facebook – Twitter + Instagram @thankyoux
-1xRUN