Interview: Alex Becerra
February 4, 2008 – 7:14 pmAmelia Catches Up with Alex for a Brief Interview
Amelia Aparicio: Alex, where were you born, where have you lived, where have you visited and what is a place that you would like to check out?
Alex Becerra: I was born and raised in Piru, Ca - PIRU all my life. My roots are in Mexico. Europe is #1 on my list.
AA: Why do you create art?
AB: I create art because without art this world would be nothing but a blank canvas with the government watching your every move! So, I create art that expresses my true life style.
AA: What are your thoughts about urban landscapes or graffiti?
AB: If by landscape you mean paintings of them..One word…Wack! on the other hand graffiti on government or county owned buildings, no better rush then catching a tag or a throw-up on something that isn’t yours!
AA: What are your thoughts about working on canvas or other objects?
AB: Personally I love working on canvas , but then again, sometimes it keeps you inside the boundaries unlike graffiti.
AA: Who has inspired you?
AB: My two biggest inspirations are my mentors, Matt Nichols and Josh Bricker. They have been there since the beginning and never stop pushing the limits of what I can achieve. Much love to my brothers.
AA: If there were a fire in your house, what 5 personal belongings would you save?
AB: My art box, computer, tattoo kit, camera, and box of spray paint.
AA: If you had enough money to start a business -what would your business be?
AB: If I had a business it would be a tattoo/art studio/gallery all in one.
AA: What makes your blood boil?
AB: When people ask, “What you going to do with your art.” If you ask, you’re not worthy of getting an answer. Without art this world would be nothing.
AA: What makes you happy?
AB: When I know my painting is done and I put my autograph on it!!!
P.S. watch out for the government they have watched me all my life!!!!
Thank you Amelia…