Roy's People: Street Life
Roy's People has kindly found a minute between his press interviews and popping out with his Little People to answer a few questions ahead of his first UK solo show Street Life 3rd - 26th April.
Name: Roy Tyson
Discipline: Photography and miniature installations
Age: 27
Where do you live: Essex
Where did you study: I didn’t
Life ambition: Grow old and happy
Who, or what is your greatest influence on your life and art?
For my art everyone, as most of my ideas come from seeing what is happening around me. On my life artists and entrepreneurs.
Who is your favourite artist at the moment?
Stik.
Describe a typical day in the studio in no more than 5 words.
Fun, distraction, fiddly, creative, network.
Spontaneity or planning?
Mostly planning, but when out shooting pictures spontaneity.
What do you do in the event of a creative block?
Panic, for a bit anyway. ‘People watching’ gives me a lot of ideas, and talking about stuff with friends and family.
Do you have a favourite piece of your own work?
Yes, every new piece I do.
What is the most challenging aspect of your work?
Weather. As all of my photography is in the streets and our weather isn’t the most amazing. Then probably Runners, who always seem to come really close to treading on the little people when out taking pictures.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
A recognised, respected and established artist, travelling the world creating new works and to have a ‘Roy’s People’ Gallery hosting exhibitions for other artists.
Please recommend one piece of essential reading.
Richard Branson- Losing My Virginity.
If you could time travel to one era or event, when would you choose?
1920’s
Tea or Coffee?
TEA, with 2 sugars please
Who would be your dream dinner guest?
My Grandad, I never knew him.
What super power would you have for a day?
Talk to animals.
What are you listening to at the moment?
Mumford & Sons.
Thank you Roy!
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Curious Duke Gallery are proud to present
3rd - 26th April
PV 3rd April 6-9pm
Curious Duke Gallery
173 Whitecross Street
London
EC1Y 8JT