Artist Q&A w/ Troy Bohman

Name/location/medium(s):

Troy/Seattle/Music

Social Media/Website

https://soundcloud.com/nodalus

What’s the last artwork you purchased?

a painting on burlap from Cooper Lanza

What kind of art do you wish you owned?

I wish I had a dank mural

Where do you absolutely wish to visit?

Slab City, CA

Who is your favorite artist?

my friend's bro http://docrot.com/

What are your hobbies?

Hackey sack, making beats, playing bass

What role does the artist have in society?

"tell the truth" or something like that.. i guess

What is your favorite artwork?

too many to say

Favorite project you’ve ever worked on?

My last album

Describe your practice in five words.

#Beats #lo-fi #vinyl #chill #jazzy

What would you do with $1 Million?

buy shit

How did you start making art?

my dad was a musician so he showed me some stuff when i was young

Do you have a favorite quote?

"Before you point the finger make sure your hands are clean" - Bob Marley

What are your greatest challenges and/or frustrations with art? Your art?

trying to stay relevant, being blocked by the anxiety of creating shit that doesn't matter to anyone but yourself.

How do you view yourself as an artist?

keeping my work accessible to people without sacrificing my integrity

How do you feel about self-promotion?

it sucks

How do you price your work?

it's usually free but i'm getting sick of that

What do you intend to say with your art?

hey come chill on the couch

Are you a nostalgic person?

yea

What is the most “useful” emotion? The most “useless”?

excitement, contentment

Are you ready to die? Lol

No

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