Hail Storm Inspiration: 12x12 Artist Bill Struby

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Guest Interviewer: Cayla Lewis
Bill Struby, OKC savagepop.tumblr.com
Bill Struby, Holds a Challenge (Golfball sized), Mixed,12x12”
Q:What is the inspiration for your 12x12 piece?Bill Struby: This piece is inspired by theconstant storms of the last few years—particularly the hail storms.
Q:How do you go about collecting the materials for your collages and mixed mediapieces?Struby: I have several boxes of images andpieces of color that I have collected over many years. I especially like artmagazines for color, and old magazines for what I refer to as"characters." In the last few years, I've found a number of websitesthat collect old advertising, and that has become a major source.
Q: Is there a particular kind of imagery or subject matter you are drawn tomore than others?Struby: Because I am usually constructingwhat I see as a story, I love images that can imply comedy, drama, ormystery.  That's probably why advertising is useful—old advertisementsalmost always have a storyline.  I enjoy taking images from one contextand putting them into a new story.

I try to keep explanations of my work simple, maybe even sparse, because I don'twant to direct the viewer too much.  Even though some of my titles canguide the viewer or provide a starting point, I like the idea of people findingtheir meaning, or additional meanings.
View and bid on this artwork as partof the 12x12 Art Fundraiser tonight along with food, fun and 149other artists. Preview the artwork for the one-night event and purchase ticketshere: www.12x12okc.org.