If you’ve grown up painting graffiti or have an interest in art then you’re bound to have heard the name Barry Mcgee, he gained notoriety with his graffiti & amazing handstyles under the name “Twist” & has been doing exceptionally well in the artworld with his brilliant paintings & illustrations.
I’m a massive fan of his work so I was really delighted to see that
Dirty Mag had done an interview with him, have a look at said interview & a selection of my favourite work from the ridiculously talented man below.

SAMUEL BORKSON: HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
BARRY MCGEE: Things have been well, Sam. It’s Indian summer in San Francisco, so spirits are high. Anything can happen.

SB: BARRY, YOU ARE AN ICON TO MANY — IF YOU COULD TEACH THE WORLD SOMETHING WHAT WOULD IT BE?
BMG: Oh dear, I’m not so good at teaching people. Let me think?

SB: COME ON, TELL US!
BMG: I think a strong work ethic is a good thing to develop.

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SB: YOU’RE SUCH A SWEET PERSON. WERE YOU ALWAYS?
BMG: I’m not a sweet person. I’m OCD, ADD, but DFW and say thank you obsessively.

SB: IS RELIGION IMPORTANT TO YOU? WHAT ARE WE MISSING?
BMG: I have not found a religion that has not been connected to war and corruption, so no it is not important to me right now.

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SB: WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ART?
BMG: I love contemporary art, Sam! It’s one of the best things in the world, after nature. It seems to be the only occupation where I feel connected to other people through visuals. I get very inspired and feel a rush of adrenalin. Does this ever happen to you Sam?

SB: YEAH.
BMG: Yeah.

SB: IF YOU HAD ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD TO MAKE WHATEVER PROJECT YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
BMG: I’m more interested in less than more. Our society has become obsessed with having more, having it all. To what end? Excess, while fascinating to watch, is not the answer to me. Most over budgeted art projects I have seen are terrible.

SB: DO YOU FEEL “STREET ART” IS AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT? DO YOU FEEL IT IS A MOVEMENT OR WOULD YOU RATHER EACH STREET ARTISTS BE LOOKED AT FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION? FOR WHAT EACH IS SAYING?
BMG: I’m not really into movements when they get labeled and packaged into easily digestible little sound bites for the masses to understand and then consume… it makes me sick to my stomach, Sam. I like things on the street that do not appear to be art. A fire extinguisher filled with paint and released upon the side of a building is one of the most beautiful things in the world, and thank God, has nothing to do with art.

SB: WHY IS ART IMPORTANT TO THE WORLD?
BMG: Probably the tax loopholes for the wealthy to speculate and invest in. For artists, such as you and me, the kinship of community and expression without compromise.

SB: IF YOU COULD CAST A MAGIC SPELL AND FIX SOMETHING IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
BMG: You are already doing that, Sam.

SB: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY?
BMG: That would probably be surfing. I love it too much

SB: WHAT WAS IT LIKE GROWING UP?
BMG: I’m still growing. I am my long term project, Sam.

SB: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOODS? AND DO YOU COOK ?
BMG: I like all vegetables grown organically and local. I’m into kale and quinoa… it doesn’t require any cooking just chopping!

SB: WHY IS SURFING IMPORTANT TO YOU?
BMG: I can’t sit still, Sam. It’s great exercise and keeps middle age flabbery at bay… for now!

SB: HOW DO YOU FIGHT THE BAD THOUGHTS IN YOUR HEAD? DO YOU HAVE ANY? DO YOU DO ANYTHING BAD?
BMG: I tackle them until they submit and behave. I usually just go surfing.

SB: WHAT UPSETS YOU?
BMG: Not being near the ocean, street art, street art books.

SB: DO YOU THINK THE WORLD CAN BETTER ITSELF? ARE THINGS GETTING BETTER OR WORSE?
BMG: Yes. Stop the production of yet another book on street.

SB: WHAT DO YOU LOVE?
BMG: This life.

SB: WHAT’S THE SECRET TO LIFE?
BMG: Staying fit. Mind, body, spirit.

SB: WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU IN LIFE?
BMG: The afterlife.

I really haven’t linked to a huge amount of articles via FucknFilthy, maybe in the 2 years this site has been running I’ve posted 5 or so links to particularly special pieces. There really was no other option but sharing the one in question with everyone though , it’s an incredible interview with a woman who quite literally fell to earth, as a lone survivor of a plane crash.
Don’t miss this one, check out the article here.

About half a year ago I was introduced to Kara Messina of Y’OH Clothing,
and I have to say, what she was doing really blew me away.
Kara makes clothing , but she’s not just any young designer printing shirts , Kara works her little butt off , sources amazing fabrics , and designing really nice pieces from scratch. Her collection is due to launch shortly &
I for one can’t wait to get my hands on one of the amazing jackets.
She’s doing big things in Streetwear & representing London to it’s fullest.
See what she had to say below along with some snaps of her collection.

Q1. Who are you & what do you do?
Kara. Along with my sister Danielle I run, design & have sleepless nights over…Y’OH a men’s streetwear brand

Q2. How long have you been making clothing?
I’ve been working on Y’OH for coming up to a year but I’ve been working in the industry (helping others make clothes) for around 6 years now.

Q3. What’s the inspiration behind Y’OH ?
No one thing in particular…It came about from the concept of replacing the checked shirt. I had the idea to make shirts using African fabric and that idea then developed into making outerwear which tied in with my love of 90s Hip Hop fashion and sportswear appropriated for “fashion”.

Q4. How does it tie in with grime ?
When I started my research I did a lot of comparing Hip Hop with Grime. USA vs UK. 90s Vs 2011… that then transpired into looking at Kids of Grime’s photos. We met and had similar objectives as to why we did what we did so we decided to have a joint launch night / first solo exhibition. The point was to use our work to show support to the UK music scene. That’s it really.

Q5. Who inspires you?
Aesthetically anything from individuals, groups and cultures…On a personal level the way people work inspires me. It’s interesting to see how other people engage in the creative process. The way Mischa Nott styled Y’OH for a shoot is inspirational to me and the way I view my own work… I’m in love Michael Mayren’s photography, I’ve read a few of his interviews and I like his approach. Nina at isysarchive.tv , I relate to her work a lot… actually I mustn’t forget Akinola Davies. He has great style, work wise and personal. Yeah I could go on all day.

Q6.When’s your collection out?
3 weeks. For real! It’s all good to go I’m just waiting on a few final website changes, the legalities of business are long!

Q7. Any final words or shout outs?
Shout outs… Jack Cannon for putting me in touch with FucknFilthy
Final words…Thanks!

Follow Kara & her amazing line on Twitter & Tumblr.

Got to catch up with the infamous Utah for a quick ten Questions.

Q1. Tell me about yourself, who are you and what do you do?

A. Hi, my name is Danielle Bremner. I am a college student who likes long walks on the beach, candle-lit vegan dinners, and clipping large holes in fences. My favorite movie is Clueless, which I can quote verbatim. I used to be a Girl Scout. Oh, and I’m an Aquarius, for anyone out there who’s into knowing that sort of thing.

Q2. How did you get into Graffiti?

A. Hanging out with bad kids from the wrong side of the tracks, and watching too much ‘Yo MTV Raps’ as a child.

Q3. How would you describe your style?

A. Pretty Boy Swag.

Q4. Who were your main influences?

A. Alejandro Jodorowsky, Pokemon and my mom. Also Twin Peaks, but only the first season.

Q5.Do You think you’ll ever stop painting?

A. Do you think I’ll ever stop painting?

Q6.Link me to 2. of your favourite tracks on youtube and tell me what you like about them.

This & This

A. I like them because I feel they are an accurate portrayal of America today.

Q7. You seem to have travelled to a great deal of places, any crazy storys?

A.Totally .

Q8. Wheres your favourite place to be?

A. Sleeping in my bed or swimming at the beach.

Q9. What do you hope to accomplish in the next year?

A. Becoming a productive member of society, of course! Oh, and publishing a book of my photography, which should happen within the next few months. It is just about ready to go to print and I currently have some ad space left for sale, so if anyone reading this is interested, please feel free to contact me at utahoner.com.

Q10. Any final words?

A. Free Ether MUL!

To check out her blog click here.