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About the GuitARTISTName: John Plunkett
Hometown: Lynn, MA Guitar Title/Theme: Shelter About the GuitARTThis 5-foot fiberglass electric guitar pays homage to the imagery found in the 1960s psychedelic era with John’s own flare. It is an embrace of absurdity, with symbols of images that tell a story of mental decisions and finding shelter from the harshness of reality.
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Please tell us a little bit about your background in art? Art school? Mediums used?
I am a graduate of Montserrat College of Art where I studied Printmaking. In my studio I usually work in mixed media, combining woodblock prints with acrylic paint and India ink.
When did you get interested in art?
I started drawing when I was around three and I never stopped. I started taking lessons when I was ten years old.
What is your favorite art piece that you created?
I created a triptych called figure contortions with woodblock, paint, and ink. That was one of my favorite pieces. It addressed mental illness in a rather confrontational way, and that is crucial to me because it is important to put an image to a disease that is invisible to the naked eye.
What inspires your creativity? Who are your influences?
I take inspiration from things I can see, dreams I have had, and emotions that I feel. Some of my influences are Leonard Baskin, David Lynch, Kathe Kollwitz, Ralph Steadman, and Hieronymus Bosch
I am a graduate of Montserrat College of Art where I studied Printmaking. In my studio I usually work in mixed media, combining woodblock prints with acrylic paint and India ink.
When did you get interested in art?
I started drawing when I was around three and I never stopped. I started taking lessons when I was ten years old.
What is your favorite art piece that you created?
I created a triptych called figure contortions with woodblock, paint, and ink. That was one of my favorite pieces. It addressed mental illness in a rather confrontational way, and that is crucial to me because it is important to put an image to a disease that is invisible to the naked eye.
What inspires your creativity? Who are your influences?
I take inspiration from things I can see, dreams I have had, and emotions that I feel. Some of my influences are Leonard Baskin, David Lynch, Kathe Kollwitz, Ralph Steadman, and Hieronymus Bosch
About the Guitar
What is your inspiration for your guitar design?
I wanted to pay homage to the imagery found in the 1960s psychedelic era with my own flare. It is an embrace of absurdity, with symbols and images that tell a story of mental divisions and finding shelter from the harshness of reality.
Why did you want to be a part of this public art project?
I love music and painting so it made perfect sense to me.
What does music mean to you?
Music is everything to me. I have been playing the drums and gigging for around ten years now and it is one of my favorite things to do.
I wanted to pay homage to the imagery found in the 1960s psychedelic era with my own flare. It is an embrace of absurdity, with symbols and images that tell a story of mental divisions and finding shelter from the harshness of reality.
Why did you want to be a part of this public art project?
I love music and painting so it made perfect sense to me.
What does music mean to you?
Music is everything to me. I have been playing the drums and gigging for around ten years now and it is one of my favorite things to do.
Social Media
Website
johnplunkettart.squarespace.com
johnplunkettart.squarespace.com