High Artist Spotlight: John Biggs
John Biggs is a U.K. based illustrator that uses his narrative talents to explore varying cultures and backdrops. His work moves between sci-fi intrigue and mystery and snapshots from the everyday.
We recently caught up with John after High Art 2022 to learn more about his most recent inspirations:
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Where do you find your creative inspiration?
Everywhere and anywhere! I love music, old movies, ancient cultures and modern artists!
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Why do you do what you do?
I draw every day - making comics, illustrating for magazines and working with musicians on merch and posters.
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What art/artist do you most identify with?
I love traditional illustration and comic book art - especially stuff with a lot of pattern and dynamic movement!
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What themes do you pursue the most?
The human experience, history and culture.
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What role does an artist have in society?
Artists are the gatekeepers of inspiration, whether you’re cooking a meal, coding a computer script or designing a building, everyone is subconsciously informed by the creative culture of our societies artist communities .
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What is your artistic outlook on life?
Keep learning, keep making mistakes, keep making work!
Keep learning, keep making mistakes, keep making work!
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
Go with what feels right every time, only make the work that you want to make.
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Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, tell us your favorite song and artist.
At the moment i’m going through a big Yung Lean phase - his new track “Bliss” with FKA twigs is a banger.
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What's the best thing about being an artist?
Freedom!
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What is your dream project?
This is really specific, but i’d love to do a magic the gathering card design - that would be dope!
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