Tofer Chin is an amazing artist who mixes elements of graphic design, sculpting and pop art. Recently, Fecal Face sat down with him for an interview that spanned everything from process to materials and even places he’d take us if we came for a visit. Regarding how he creates his amazing works, Tofer responded:
Have a few, three cups of coffee… followed by lots of daydreaming, research, and sketching. For a painting, custom paint colors are mixed, tested, then bottled. A panel is made and then stretched with canvas. Gesso is applied to the surface and sandblasted. The painting gets painted. Each piece can take between a week to four months to complete.
So, where would he take someone for a visit? Tofer humorously responded as follows:
If you came here tomorrow (Sunday), I’d take you to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles (Pico location) for brunch. We’d go downtown to see the Frank Gehry designed Disney Concert Hall… then walk up the street to MOCA Grand to see the first half of their 30th birthday exhibition. Grab a coffee… then drive to Little Tokyo to MOCA Geffen to view the second half of their 30th birthday exhibition. Hungry? Walk over to Shabu Shabu House in the Japanese Village Plaza Mall and have some beers while we wait. Eat. Drink. Smile.