The type of work I do, which is often called 'Pop Surrealism,' is very separate from Gagosian and Mary Boone type of gallery art.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Really, I do not know whether my paintings are surrealist or not, but I do know that they are the frankest expression of myself.
As far as the style, I was fascinated by surrealism.
American art in general... takes to surreal exaggerations and metaphors; but its Puritan work ethic has little use for the playful self-indulgence behind Parisian Surrealism.
I have a pretty expanded view of what art is. I include pop music and even some sports.
My paintings and comedy have a lot in common. They are both improvisations based on observation.
I mean, the type of art that I enjoy is art that - I enjoy a very broad spectrum, but I especially like art that leaves me a little confused and uncertain as to what just happened.
But surrealism is present in most of my pictures.
Pop Art looks out into the world. It doesn't look like a painting of something, it looks like the thing itself.
I don't mean this, but I'm going to say it anyway. I don't really think of pop art and serious art as being that far apart.
Surrealism: An archaic term. Formerly an art movement. No longer distinguishable from everyday life.