1xRUN Thru Interview
Seppuku by ABCNT
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this print? Was it created solely for this release or was there an original piece created?
ABCNT: There’s a few original sketches that were created just to get the idea out of my head. Then it was refined until it felt right.
1xRun: Was this image part of a recent theme, series or show that you had? If so how
did it fit into that given grouping?
ABCNT: There’s a bit of a theme linking it to my last ‘War On Drugs’ print, but I didn’t intend to work on a series.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create this piece with?
ABCNT: Pencil and pen on paper.
1xRun: When did the idea for this print come into being and where did the inspiration
come from?
ABCNT: I got pulled over twice on a weekend recently, idea came to me shortly after.
1xRun: Anything immediate you would like us to highlight?
ABCNT: I don’t condone violence against police, but I’m okay with self inflicted violence by police for the sake of honor.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
ABCNT: I wanted to portray dead cops, but keeping with the tradition of non-violent resistance. So the problem solving was trying to figure out how I would communicate that dilemma.
1xRun: How long did the piece take to complete?
ABCNT: About a month of revisiting and refinement.
1xRun: What do feel is unique about this piece?
ABCNT: Just seems to resonate with people along with fuel from current events are undoubtedly contributing to the reaction.
1xRun: Why do you think people should buy this print?
ABCNT: It’s limited to only 80 so if you’re on this site reading this right now, you already know what it is.
1xRun: Describe the print in one gut reaction word.
ABCNT: Seppuku.
1xRun: What have you been up to since your last release with us?
ABCNT: Art directing The Young Turks and various shows on TYT Network. In talks about creating a show highlighting west coast art, music, talent and culture.
1xRun: Any artists as of late that have been inspiring you?
ABCNT: Ana Lily Amirpour, Eric Andre, Cai Guo-Qiang, Ambusch, Carlos Godoy, Digitalgravel.
1xRun: As 2014 comes to an end, what have been your biggest highlights over the last year?
ABCNT: Doing 2 prints with 1XRUN :) Expanding my web store with limited edition shirts. Meeting and chillin’ with Pussy Riot. Working on the film ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ and attending Sundance as a result.
1xRun: What are you plans for 2015? Any big shows or events coming up?
ABCNT: Definitely have some things in the works.
1xRun: Where else can people find you?
ABCNT: Website – Instagram@abcnt1 – Twitter@abcnt1 – Soundcloud
-1xRUN