ChatGPT in Conversation with Kiko

GPT: First question, why do you create? What is your personal engine?

Kiko: I create because I feel I have no choice. Whatever it is that I’m working on is to set my mind free from my thoughts. I don’t really believe most artists could find an answer to that question. We just get ideas, we have to act on to stay somewhat sane lol. So if I had to tell you what my personal engine is, I would say fear is, alongside my quest for beauty.

GPT: What do you want your art to do to people? What kind of impact or emotion are you aiming for?

Kiko: I want people to be moved, the same exact way I am when I get the visions that lead to the creations. I can’t really name emotions because every product is of a different essence, and also, it’s all about perception. For example, my favorite song could be someone else’s most hated. I guess the only thing that matters is to make people feel something.

GPT: What is the territory only you can explore as an artist? What unique perspective or voice do you bring that no one else can?

Kiko: I mean, it’s 8 billion niggas on Earth, and every one of us is unique, different come up stories and different taste palettes, so I guess the only thing I could answer to that question without being too pretentious would be my own thoughts and memories. No one sees the world the way I see it, just like I don’t perceive the world the way someone else might.

GPT: Do you see your work more as self-expression, or as the construction of a world outside yourself?

Kiko: I intend to create a world outside myself, but the only tools that I have for that come from my inner world. Like I often say to my brothers, we’re nothing but vessels, mediums between our ideas and reality, so I would say both.

GPT: What inspires you the most when creating?

Kiko: Colors, pieces, people I admire, and movie scenes.

GPT: How do you balance experimentation with maintaining your signature style?

Kiko: At this point in my life, experimenting has become almost a personality trait. I really love to try new things, I just take a lot of time on top of that to try to make some sense out of everything.

GPT: How do you handle criticism and feedback?

Kiko: I’ma be honest, I don’t give a fuck about it, you can’t please everybody. I only really care for it when the person actually tries to understand the art. Most people like to point out your flaws, but very few will actually try to help you perfect your craft.

GPT: What do you consider the most challenging aspect of being an artist today?

Doing things on your own terms. It’s so much pressure, rules, and expectations, from algorithms to trends. I think it’s mandatory to follow your own agenda and stick to it, in order not to fall into the trap of becoming what you don’t want to be.

GPT: What advice would you give to aspiring artists who are just starting out on their journey?

Kiko: I would say try to do things on time and not kill your momentum, I should follow my own advice…

GPT: Looking ahead, what is one goal or vision you’re most excited to achieve in your artistic journey?

Kiko: To see PSYKLONE blossom into what we want it to become.

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