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Spraygraphic Interview with Dylan McConnell aka Secret Asian TrustFund
By Spraygraphic | July 16, 2008
Spraygraphic Interview with Dylan McConnell / Secret Asian Trustfund
SG: Please tell us about yourself?
DM: My name is Dylan and I used to live in the coldest place ever, but it was nice. I am part owner of a record label Stereotype , and have a music project called The Snowfields .
SG: Where do you currently live and work?
DM: Portland, Oregon
SG: What mediums do you work with?
DM: These days, generally a computer - it just makes everything easier - both to create and deliver.
SG: Describe your working process when creating a new work.
DM: Well when working on band posters or album covers, I try and listen to the band and get a feel for the music, then start sticking things together. I wish there was a more romantic way to phrase it, but I don’t want to kid you.
SG: What kind of things do you do when you get blocked or find it hard to create something?
DM: Put it away for a little while, procrastinate, etc. Sometimes coffee works. Or just start on something else. For a while. Or longer.
SG: Where are you currently finding your inspiration?
DM: Ummmmmmmmm…vacation.
SG: Can you tell us a little about the name Secret Asian Trustfund. How did that come about?
DM: Like most things ridiculous, it started as a joke that I can’t remember. I am going to rename the whole shebang soon "tiny little hammers" because it is mildly better. And I am not Asian either. But its good for anonymity.
SG: Can you please tell us how you got into doing poster designs for so many people/groups?
DM: That is a good question - I really don’t know. People found out I was cheap, I suppose.
SG: Do you have a favorite poster design? If so, Why?
DM: Eh. Haven’t found it yet - someday I’ll make something worthwhile.
SG: Where has your work been seen?
DM: Well these days around the Knitting Factory in NYC and a lot of telephone poles in Portland. There was once some traveling show from a college in GA of poster art, but that was a while ago.
SG: Where will it be seen next?
DM: Hmmmmmmmm. I have some album covers coming up, but those are still in the works.
SG: What is your dream art assignment?
DM: Getting paid a living wage for doing design.
SG: What is your favorite color?
DM: These days red.
SG: Who is your favorite artist? And Why?
DM: Francis Bacon - because he scares the shit out of me. Also his palate is fab.
SG: What book/magazine are you reading this week?
DM: Tape Op and The Golden Compass .
SG: Ever do a self portrait? Where is it now?
DM: A long time ago - hopefully far, far away.
SG: Where is your favorite place to hang out?
DM: Coffee shops and bars. One is more conducive to working that the other.
SG: Any final words of advice?
DM: Don’t hesitate to work pro-bono every now and then if it is for something you like. It opens up all sorts of opportunities that might not be apparent at first.
You can check out Dylan’s Spraygraphic profile here
You can check out The Snowfield’s Spraygraphic profile here
Topics: Artist Interviews, Graphic Design, Music-bands |
