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MAR

MAR is an artist with true conviction and an innate need to paint his interpretation of his environment. From drawing pictures on the sidewalk in chalk as a 12 year old to studying Fashion Design at the F.A.L. academy to working in an animation studio... MAR is now a fully fledged member, leader and instigator of the worldwide graffiti movement. In addition to a myriad of commissioned works, MAR is also a constant feature of the infamous Visual Street Performance (VSP) collective. He has been SeixalGraffit’s mentor since 2005 and took part in the international exhibition of customized tennis shoes “We Love Sneakers”. Nowadays, his artistic goals lead him to the exploration of new urban spaces and taking part in the constant evolution of the visual field.

Interview

What has been your inspiration for the EASTPAK Artist Studio Bag(s)?
I truly believe that inspiration comes from a lifetime of experiences, practice and a lot of km´s of painted walls that makes my work more edgy, personal and attractive. Matching that with all that surrounding you ,get a good body of work and than apply to any support, in this case, the difficult part was arrange something that could fill the all bag as a padron, so i bring the personages that i usually make in the streets and multiply them,creating a kind of invasion and the pink one ,talks about guts, and courage,because you need to sometimes to have some guts to reach out for your goals.

Which city do you live in – can you tell us what it’s best kept secret is?
I live in a very nice place actually, the name is Belverde and it´s very close to a beach that, for some reason,nobody
believe that could get really good waves and it does:) Sometimes i get classic winter waves alone or just with some friends.

When was the last time you did something for the first time?
That is a easy one, because i ´m a father of a beautiful little girl, and she makes me doing stuffs for the first time.
It´s a new experience all the way.

Can you name three major things on your ‘bucketlist’ – three things you want to do before you ‘kick the bucket’…
Conquer the world
Get more childrens(with my wife of course:))
Go to Maldives

The proceeds from the sales of your bag will go entirely to Designers Against AIDS – What are your views on safe sex? Do you personally think it’s still important?
My view on safe sex it´s all about commitment and thinking that no matters the partner you should always do the right thing. be safe for yourself and for the others.
And when you have kids, and as a father, it´s a very important and delicate subject, that should have an important roll in our lifes. We should start educate the next generation, so it´s very i