Simon Claridge
In brief
Who is your favourite artist andwhy? AndyWarhol, because he’s been a huge inspiration for all artists who celebrate popular culture. I wouldn’t dowhat I do if it wasn’t for him. What is your ambition artistically? Every day I like to be in a position to be able to makemore art tomorrow. Where did you last go onholiday? My last holidaywas cycling in Provence. Favourite place in theworld andwhy? Gibbs Beach, in Barbados, as it’s where I spent much of my honeymoon. Who has been your biggest influence? My family ismy biggest influence. I dowhat I do because of themand for them. Cat or Dog? Dog person! My pugs Coco and Elvismakeme smile every day. Night owl or early riser? I’ve been both, but at themoment I’mbeingmuchmore productive as an early riser. Greatest achievement? Professionally my greatest achievement has to be seeing mywork in thewindow (of Castle Fine Art) on Bruton Street in London – but in life it is marryingmy beautiful wife Ruth. Favourite Film? Rocky IV. Where do you live andwhy? I live in Berkshire andmoved there for love.
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