Interview with mad_c1

By way of introduction, would you like to tell us a few words about yourself? What is your name? Where are you from and what do you do?
MadC, citizen of the world, born in Germany and I work on canvas, facade, but also interdisciplinary - digital, action, sculpture etc.

To what extent does your work for "out there" differ from your work for galleries and other interior spaces?
I work with the environment of the façade and deliberately create tensions between architecture and environment.

What motivates you to create art in urban spaces and exhibit your works in public spaces?
The same work of art has a completely different effect at any size. You can only achieve this huge dimension in this way.

Art in urban spaces is transient and often only visible for a short time. To what extent is that appealing to you?
It's just part of it. Since my path emerged from graffiti culture, it was part of the creative process from the very beginning: you never stand still, there's always the next project, the next façade - there's no resting.

With street/urban art exhibitions, it is often important for artists to successfully transfer the feeling of the street into a closed gallery space. In your opinion, is that absolutely necessary?
I don't think so. A lot of inspiration comes from the street, but you don't necessarily have to see it visually in the works. Every challenge is good for your development as an artist, regardless of the space.

Many artists work with a pseudonym instead of their real name. What does your chosen name mean to you?
My name is no longer important to me. It doesn't define me - but for others it's important to give people and their work a name.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
From everywhere. If you always allow new things into your life, you can't avoid being inspired.

What makes a perfect location for your works in the city? How important is the interplay of surroundings and motif for you?
A place that surprises or a place that urgently needs color.

One last question about your work: What do you want your art to evoke in the viewer?
That is in no way at my discretion. Everyone has different experiences and therefore sees different things in my work. Especially with abstract art, the viewer is allowed to make up their own mind.

What do you associate with Düsseldorf?
Art

Thank you for taking the time!

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Your website: www.madc.tv

This article is funded by REACT-EU.