kayl johnson 'free yourself': interview and photos

How would you describe your art?

I would describe my art as free expression. No rules or way for my art. It’s all from the heart and soul.

What influences your work and how did you develop your own unique style?
New experiences, people, places and things inspire my work. I sit back and view the world a lot kinda like a visionary would do. And I put all my visions and experience into my art whether it be a good or bad experience. I feel like I developed my own style by just listening to my soul and following my heart. Block out the critics.

How did you get into skating and how did you start to tie it into your artwork?

I got into skating and art around the same age! I was close to 3 or 4 when I saw my older brother skateboarding. I couldn’t stop because it was soo fun so just stuck with it and art and skateboarding has always been tied together since before I was born.

What inspired you to start creating collages on skateboards?

I got really inspired to collage my old skateboards because they meant a lot to me because of the shapes or the memories on the board so I never wanted to throw em away. Just wanted to keep the life going on those boards and make someone else happy in another way.

What's your favourite piece that you’ve done and why?

I don’t really have a favourite piece I have done. They are all very special to me and the moment when I painted or collaged them.

What are your future hopes? Where would you like to go with your artwork?

Future hopes, just want to keep spreading my art to the world, more collaborations with other artist or companies, keep making clothes and art bigger and better, build and connect.