"I'm interested in the idea of hope, and how we cling to it, even in the darkest of times."

"I'm interested in the idea of illusion, and how we create illusions to cope with reality."

"I think if you're going to make art, you might as well make it big."

"I like to make art that's a bit like a scream, something that grabs your attention and doesn't let go."

"I think the best art is the art that makes you feel something, even if you don't understand it."