On the occasion of our second art drop we met the artist Georg Weißbach in his studio in Leipzig.
And of course we also asked him to answer some questions, inspired by the famous Proust questionnaire:
supersicko: Why do you do what you do?
Georg: I love it.
What role does the artist have in society?
Observe. Reflect. Thinking further.
Which artist - past or present - do you admire most?
Martin Kippenberger
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Bella Italia
Which living or dead person would you like to spend a day with?
Winnie-the-Pooh.
Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere, actually.
What book means so much to you that we should definitely read it too?
Joey Goebel: "Vincent"
What do you struggle most with in creating art?
Finding the right moment to stop.
What themes or symbols are the most important to you as an artist?
Humor & irony, trash & everyday life, hobby & profession.
What do you love most about your art?
Never getting bored...
What is your greatest artistic achievement so far?
Being an artist.
Do you have any unfinished or unrealized projects?
A few.
Foto/Video: Ivana Kleinertz