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Whether you know it or not, you have probably seen Brian Sakcriska's work. He's the main designer behind Savage South, a full-time freelance designer, a photographer, husband, father and all-around nice guy. Lately there have been some pretty big changes in the cards for this Jackson, MS hustler, and I took some time to have a little chat with him to get the scoop on all of his various projects. Pay attention kids, you may learn something...

Brian and his wife Lacy




The interior of Dinko (click to enlarge)

For more info on Brian's work check out www.dinko.com or hit him up on MYSPACE

Here are some samples of the many projects Brian has going on (all pics from myspace):

Ad for Eli toddler clothing line (click to see full-size)

Mural for Swell-o-phonic retail space in Jackson, MS


Ad for bwsphotos.com


Sackcriska family portrait with stencils and spray paint

Editors note: This is exactly how the interview went via myspace,hope you guys enjoy.

Sweet, well I want to do a few just ordinary/generic question like: Name, age, hometown?
Cory Meadows is my name i am from Lafayette, Louisiana.

How long have you shot pics?
I have been shooting for almost a year now.

What is your weapon(camera) of choice?
My weapon for digital is a Pentax k10d. When i shoot film i use a vivitar3800n. If and when i shoot medium format i use a Seagull and Holga.


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What got you started on photography?
I don't really know what made me buy my first camera but i did and it was probably one if the best moves i have ever made.

So which came first the newspaper job or shooting photo?
I had already been shooting film for a couple of months when my friend asked me if i wanted to shoot for the newspaper.This was january 08 so that's when i finally bought into digital and got my Pentax and made me take my photography more seriously.

What kind of subjects/type photo (portraits,action stuff,landscapes, abandon buildings, etc) do you usually shoot and whats your fav?
I try to shoot everything i don't like just shooting one particular thing, but i guess i like shooting music the most because that is where some of my best work comes from and i like things that are intense and i like to catch that intensity on frames. I express myself through the pictures i take and i care if people like my work but i usually shoot for myself and i want to say thank you to anyone that has liked any of my pictures.


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Anybody you look up to as far as photographers?
I don't really have anyone i look up to in photography, i do enjoy Keith Ramonouski and Walter P's work. They are sick. Lately I have been living to shoot. It has been keeping me going for the last month or so. I love this shit!

Well I guess that wraps it up. If ya got anything you would like to add or take out I'm down for whatever.
thanks a bunch,
jon

I guess it was my second year of college when I first saw Clark Derbes. There used to be an abandoned movie theater near the North Gates of LSU which became a legal graffiti wall. It was a pretty interesting place; artists, homeless people, truckers, students and just plain crazies hung out there at all hours of the night. I got into graffiti for a little while and one of the first people I saw out there was Clark. He definitely stood out. He's a tall, lanky, animated dude that had a really unique style of painting. Instead of doing the normal letter based graf he was painting huge robots that were pretty detailed and extremely original.

Over the last few years I have had the chance to hang out with Clark on several occasions and every time is a treat. He's a hilarious guy with plenty of stories to tell. He's been bouncing back and forth from BR to Vermont for the last few years, and right now he's in town (for a little while at least). Lately he's been working on a joint art show with Wylie Sofia Garcia titled "He Said/ She Said". The show opens up this Friday night at Plus1 Gallery. Jon and I had a chance to stop by and see what those two were up to. Here's a little video about the preparation for the show.



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You can see more of Clark's work at www.annconnelly.com and some of Wylie's stuff over at www.myspace.com/wyliesg. Also, the music in the video is from AF the Naysayer who you can find at www.myspace.com/afthenaysayer. Hot beats coming at you from Lake Charles.

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Is what it is check it out and if ya didn't come to the premier you missed out it was really fun and there was 2 kegs.
jon