JOE on SLAMXHYPE - "BAILOUT"

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December 15, 2008
Slamxhype

SLAMXHYPE – Please introduce yourself and what is your background?
JOE HAHN – My name is Joe Hahn. I’m a professional musician. However, my background is in art. I attended Art Center College Of Design studying illustration. Shortly after dropping out I began a career as a character designer in the film/ special fx industry. That is where I received film training and eventually became a director. Recently, I got bored and started a small clothing label called SURU and opened our flagship store in Hollywood on Melrose Ave.

SXH – Can you tell us a bit about your artwork for the show?
JH – This painting was originally inspired by the Yeti creature illustrated by my good friend, Jeff McMillan. It is sort of a remix of something he has done.

SXH – How did you interpret and execute the title “Bailout”?
JH – This painting has nothing to do with bailout. I think that I forgot to pay attention to the theme. Sorry.

SXH – What is your take on commercial art?
JH – At one point I struggled being a commercial artist. It was difficult to make money doing so. So I decided to do something easier and make music. It’s been working out so far.

SXH – How do you plan to celebrate the holidays?
JH – For the holidays, I will try to consume in order to stimulate the economy while being environmentally unfriendly