Interview

with Wai Hang Liu, Ticko

GG: Geneyclee Gallery
TK: Ticko


GG:
Tell us a little about yourself, who are you and whats your background story?

TK:
I am Ticko, (Wai Hang Liu) and I am currently
studying HKBU and majoring in Visual Arts. I
am a Hong Kong based artist, born and raised.
When I was a child, I was the weird kid always
making things a mess. Maybe that was an early
sign of an artist in the making. Even now, I still
love making things into a mess. (Ticko smiles)

GG:
Tell us a little about your process of creation.

TK:
My process of creation is the process of
questioning something and expanding from
that. Most of my artwork has been inspired by
my childhood. Of course some of my creations
were inspired from a different form of spark,
such as the painting Ai Wei Wei which I
painted the year he was arrested.

GG:
Tell us something about you that no one else knows?

TK:
I dont have any secrets; secrets are nothing but an annoyance.





GG:
Do you listen to any music as you work and if so, what is your favorite genre to
listen to?

TK:
Of course I listen to music when Im working, I love noise music such as
Deadmau5, he is by far my favorite DJ.


GG:
Tell me about an artist who inspires you.

TK:
Andrew Salgado. I admire his artwork and his technique. The strong impact of
his work inspires me, I can feel the charm and the atmosphere of his work; from
this, I inspire to create artwork that has the ability to emit these similar
emotions, but in my own distinct voice.

GG:
What are some of your hobbies?

TK:
I drink coffee, a lot. Basically my body is made up of coffee.

GG:
What is your favorite song?

TK:
Imagine Dragons- Believer
Just the lyrics themselves will mesmerize you.

GG:
Name one of your biggest aims that youre aiming to achieve in your artist
career.

TK:
I have three; have my work achieve a position at Art Basel, earn a comfortable
living through being a full time artist and having my work have a significant
impact towards its viewers.