Ragz at Katalist Konsepts Interview

Ragz at Katalist Konsepts Interview

Photo: Jeremy Hochhalter of Absinthe Photography

Katalist Konsepts is a shop that takes the time to sit down & work with you to design a piece that you will love the rest of you life. Our focus is on bringing out the vision our clients have for a permanent piece of art they wish to carry on their skin. Each piece is custom drawn to fit and reflect the person wearing it. They take walk ins but suggest that you make an appointment.

Ragz has been running Katalist Konsepts for 4 years is on Linden St. next to Old Town Square.

Q: What type of art did you start creating?

A: I started sketching in Junior High, then making music in High School.

Q: Who are your influences?

A: No one in particular just life & the world around me.

Q: When did you consider yourself a professional artist?

 A: When I finished my apprentice in the summer of 2003.

Q: What got you into the industry?

A: Getting my first tattoo made something click.

Q: What do you aspire to accomplish in the future?

A: To grow as an artist.

Q: Have you come across prejudice being in this line of work?

A: I don’t pay attention to prejudice; people with close minds can keep them. I’ve been in the industry so long I don’t notice.

Q: What is your favorite medium of art to create?

A: Noise music is what gets me.

Q: What do you see yourself doing at 80 years old?

A: I’m not thinking that far into the future.

Q: Are there musicians or styles of music that inspire you to create art?

A: Kid Koala, Gridlock, Die Eisenhower & Rejected Kauses, styles Turntablism, Ambient & Noise.

Q: How would you explain the feel of your shop?

A: A speak your mind kind of atmosphere, comfortable, relaxing & friendly.

Q: How can people find out more about your art?

A: Stop by the shop, http://www.facebook.com/ragzrejected & http://www.katalistkonsepts.com

Q: What renegade art would you create if you knew you wouldn’t get arrested or charged for?

A: I already have drippy graffiti lines on walls, electrical boxes, bridges. What I would like to do is do a big wheat paste Genesis P-Orig on a wall as a woman.

Q: Anything else about the shop?

A: No, just come in and get some awesome tattoos.

Category: Noco Music Scene