FRAMED: WILHELM SAAYMAN

04 February 2008 - 02:00 By unknown
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A VIDEO editor by trade, Wilhelm Saayman is a resident artist at Warren Siebrits gallery and hosted his second solo exhibition last year.

A VIDEO editor by trade, Wilhelm Saayman is a resident artist at Warren Siebrits gallery and hosted his second solo exhibition last year.

Do you like to be interviewed?

It's a necessary evil.

What is your favourite work of art?

Jeff Koons's giant flowering puppy.

Who is your favourite artist?

Jane Alexander.

What is your greatest fear?

A lack of inspiration.

What is your greatest achievement?

Reading books.

What is your favourite book?

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.

What do you think your art says about you (if anything)?

That I love life and enjoy a good laugh.

If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?

I'd want to be a happier person.

Where would you most like to live?

Milnerton.

What one thing makes you the most angry?

Stupidity.

What one thing makes you happiest?

Receiving new books in the post.

What does art mean to you?

Channelling a higher power.

What is your motto?

Never falter, never fail.

If you could read anyone else's (alive or dead) answers to these questions who would it be?

Jacob Zuma.

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