When we were introduced to Shawn Huckins work we became instant fans. It pops aesthetically and just looks cool. Describing art as “looking cool” might sound a little elementary, but trying to be too articulate about art is a peeve of ours. Art doesn’t always need to be over defined, it can just be cool. You see a lot of Ed Ruscha in Huckins work; it’s a nice modern day head nod to one of our all time favorites and a big influence in Huckins style. Maybe our favorite thing about An American Revolution Revolution is how the whole concept came about. Read on for a great interview with Shawn and how his love for 18th century portraiture and insecurities about his ability to paint a proper face resulted into stellar originality.
