Artist of the Month: Matt Hood

Question 1 When did photography become your passion?

Around 2005/2006

Question 2 Who has influenced your photography?

Close friends, teachers, professional photographers

Question 3 Photography reminds me of____?

experimentation, mistakes, trial & error, fun!

Question 4 Where do you see yourself in 5 and 10 years from now?

Working within a field that makes me happy, hopefully that will be a combination of photography & video.

Question 5 What projects are you currently working on?

- A series entitled "Mum & Me" about the relationship between my late mother and myself

- A few projects for Winter 2011 in East Africa (political and wildlife photography)

Question 6 What do you hope people get from attending one your exhibits?

An original perspective (either on the subject at hand or simply within photography itself)

Question 7 What other genres of art would you like to excel at?

Metal work, kinetic sculpture, music.

Question 8 Behind every picture there is _____?

...a nail in the wall

Question 9 If you had to pick 3 things to take with you to a deserted island what they would be?

Serta Beauty-rest Queen sized bed (with pillow top)

Sirius Satellite radio

A bridge to an undeserted island

Question  10 What is your definition of FLY?

Refusing to let current trend or vogue cloud ones judgement

Official Matt Hood website : Hoodvisuals.com