Inkie

Graffer Inkie has been a dominant force on the urban art scene for over 20 years. Originally from Bristol but now an adopted Londoner. Inkie has turned his artistic affections to graphic and clothing design as well as full-time role as Head of Creative Design at SEGA. His images are visually stunning with tremendous use of colour, panache and intricate designs. A force to be reckoned with on the international graffiti world. This friendly Bristol Boy spent time with SSS and told them exactly what makes him tick:-

When did you begin to graffiti? In 1984 over 20 years ago now...

What are your current projects? Clothing ranges, screen prints, rugs, pottery and some wood carving/stonecarving. I also want to write a book on the history of Japanese video gaming graphics and its influence on Western graphic design.

You grew up in Bristol. How did surroundings effect you? Its a beautiful Georgian city with a very creative outlook/attitude tucked away from the rest of the UK and has a lot of good cider, weed and mushrooms. That helped. By going to exhibitions and updating my art data banks. The styles used in the graffiti are everywhere from street signs to plants to ancient temples. The key is to combine all these mentally and freestyle your ideas out in your design.