Interview with artist Jaybo Monk
Hand Full of Nothing, 2011
Spray paint, acrylic and bitumen on canvas (80 x 100 cm)
The Inside Down, 2011
Spray paint, acrylic and bitumen on canvas (80 x 100 cm)
Jaybo Monk is an artist with a really fascinating background. He was born in the South of France, on a farm, and quickly ran away to the city when he was old enough to go out on his own. He’s lived in Berlin since the late 1980’s where he has become a strong artistic force with his conceptual style.
I have to admit, there were some language difficulties with the interview… With French being his native language, he also is fluent in German after many years of living there. I think English must be his third language after that! So hopefully I’ve interpreted the meanings appropriately. Thanks to Jaybo for being so nice and understanding!
He describes himself as… a spontaneous painter who jumps from mistakes to mistakes, provocating experiments with material andto see their reaction. I always looking to push my own limits and then try to exceed them.
Jaybo’s eclectic paintings that mix acrylic, spray paint and bitumen, are coming to Australia for his first solo show here. And it’s about time! His solo shows have been seen all over Europe and USA. The opening is this weekend at 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace at Mermaid Beach.
Jaybo Monk – SUR FACES
19 Karen Contemporary Artspace
19 Karen Ave, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast
Saturday 19 November 6 – 8 pm
For more of Jaybo’s artwork and show details from Europe, checkout his website and blog.
Check out some of the footage from his artspace and paintings in the video below…
