Continuing on with my interview with artist Joe Wirtheim from yesterday...
Joe: So far, the reaction has been very good. I mean, the story of this project also closely follows my own development as an artist and communication designer. Early on, I don't think people entirely got it, and I wrestled with going in a couple of different directions, playing with styles, techniques, and messages. Now, its finally starting to sing, and I am super excited about all the ideas I have for future posters.
I got an early edition of prints into a juried show at a gallery in Columbus, Ohio in 2007. I am looking forward to a summer 2009 show at the IPRC in Portland, Oregon. So far, I haven't solicited them for showing much, but I will be doing that very soon as the series grows.
I'm looking forward to teaming up with others. I would love to find a screen printer who would work with me to make prints, writers because I have the idea of making more 'zines, and even other designers who want to collaborate on new designs. I mean, the sky is the limit!
RW&G: Tell us about your own garden.
Joe: Oh, how I miss my garden! Sadly, I had no garden in 2008 due to being in a small apartment in Portland. My lady and I just moved here and had to take readily available cheap housing.
But 2009 is looking up! I moved into a fab old house in an amazing close-in Portland neighborhood. The place has a huge yard with a ready to go raised bed, and we're already plotting where the coop and chicken runs will go, talking about canning, and scoping out the nearby farmers markets. I can practically taste the tomatoes, peas, broccoli, and greens!
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In keeping with tradition, I always give folks in the "Profiles in Victory" series a chance to plug their fave online haunts. Here's what Joe chose to highlight:
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