Now that Sideshow Soo has had its successful run, we wanted to highlight the talented artists that made it possible. First up Aaron Dysart with his answers to the All About You Soo Questionnaire:1. What is your first art related childhood memory?
Making mounds of grass in the outfield during a tee-ball game, apparently I was out there for a few innings not knowing about the whole changing sides aspect of the game. I think I was 4 or 5.
2. As an artist, who is your biggest influence?
Who? I have no idea. I try to stay away from direct influence, as it tends to seem contrived. I read everything, and keep my eyes open and hope something settles in. There are of course artists and authors I adore and would be honored to list them as an influence, I guess I am just not sure of the chain of causality.
3. What did you listen to in the studio while creating this show?
Girltalk, Al Green, New Pornographers, NAS, The Breeders, Mastodon, Beck, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Nina Simone, oh and Bikini Kill. There was a bit of sanding…
4. Name three unexpected items one would find in your studio.
Plastic lawn Gnome with a real sombrero, truck tire with no rim, cutest dog in the whole world.
5. What is your least favorite famous work of art?
Never really got into Gauguin, esp. the Tahiti stuff. As for singular work, I am not a huge fan of the spoon bridge and cherry. It is OK but I love their other stuff much more.
6. What art do you have hanging on your walls?
Sadly, my own. Anybody want to trade?
7. What are you working on now?
I am making some artificial limbs for trees, stalagmites and tites made out of wood glue, and a rowboat made out of soap.
8. What will the title of your retrospective at MOMA be?
Sticks and Stones.
You Can See More of Aaron Dysart's work HERE.
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