chris o'hoski

CHRIS O'HOSKI ANSWERS OUR TOP 5:


What question do you wish would be asked in an interview and how would you answer it?
I think I'd liked to be asked why I choose to stick to traditional mediums of art, rather than moving into the digital realm. I choose to paint and draw to preserve a tradition, a culture and for the love of seeing how two dimensionality translates into three dimensional picture.


Why Art, and why art in Hamilton?
For me art is the easiest, or second natured way of communication. I love the challenge of overcoming illusional difficulties, and enjoy embracing the expression of others and self-expression.

Hamilton to me, represents the collision of nature and technology. Two of the most conflicting issues on a global scale. It gives us a great insight into cultural difference, significance and acceptance. It forces us to evaluate our immediate environment constantly.

Who or what inspires you?
Humanity inspires me on every level. Historically we're our own toughest "thing" to figure out, and by nature, the most fascinating to ourselves.

Any wisdom you'd like to share about living as an artist?
Keep creating. Don't let anyone inhibit your voice, and make as many mistakes as you can.


Is there anything in your art that you are afraid people might discover?
I always worry that people will classify it as ordinary;)

Chris O'Hoski works in Acrylic, Oil & Watercolour. Born in Southwestern Ontario in 1983, Chris O'Hoski studied Fine Art, Art History, Design and Arts Education at Sheridan College, the Dundas Valley School of Art and the Royal Conservatory. As an exhibiting artist, O'Hoski's work has been seen in various shows across Ontario and New York. Chris is also an arts educator, and currently serves as
the Director and Co-Chair of Exhibitions for the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA).

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