16 13 14 17 12 that fermented in the back of my mind for weeks before I finally committing it to paper. It came about as I wanted to bring together two persistent themes in my work, ghosts and ravens. And then I got talking to a lovely chap who uses a storm lantern for his business logo and the three things just came together. As I was drafting out the initial sketch, I felt like I was illustrating a book I’d never write, and the feeling intensified as I was carving out the image in the lino. It made me ask lots of questions like: Who are they? Where are they going? How did they get here? I like to think that if they came to life they’d be able to answer my questions and I’d be able to write that book. And that’s despite having never had any literary aspirations. Having said that, I never had any artistic aspirations either, so maybe one day it’ll happen! Top three bands/musicians in your current playlist rotation. Oh, this is a tough one, partly because my playlist has been taken over by my daughter and is currently dominated by TV Girl, Big Thief, Olivia Rodrigo and songs from Hamilton, which I’m fine with as I’ll quite happily listen to them all. But while I’m printing, I frequently find myself putting on old Pixies tracks, who I almost feel like I’m discovering for the first time as I didn’t give them the attention they deserved back in the 90s. But Weezer, Third Eye Blind and Fountains of Wayne are, and forever will, be long term residents on my playlists! Your definition of art. Oh, you should know by this point that I really don’t feel qualified to answer this one. I think the best thing I could go with is what art means to me. And to me, art is a means of connection, whether that be with a subject, a feeling or with people. A golden nugget of wisdom to share with aspiring artists. I’ve been asked this a few times by aspiring linocut artists just 15 starting out, and what I always say is: “Do what you want to do, not what you think you ought to do, and enjoy doing it!” Any projects, goals or dreams in the works for the upcoming year? I’ve spent so much time prepping for the exhibition that I’m now desperate to get back to creating some new prints. I’d really like to add to my movie themed tarot card series. I’ve had some ideas that I’m really quite excited about and my ultimate ambition is to come up with a full set of Major Arcana cards, although that’s definitely a longer term project. After years of making small, often tiny prints I’ve recently started making larger ones, and that’s something I really want to build on, and I’m sure they’ll involve a raven or two. I’d also like to build on my recent gallery experience and get myself “out there” in the physical world a bit more, rather than stick to the confines of Instagram. I have a couple of irons in the fire that I need to make a bit of time for, but I also hope to continue working with the Heart of The Tribe Gallery, as it’s been such a great experience. I’ve also got a couple of collaborations on the horizon which I’m really hoping will come off and I’m keeping my fingers firmly crossed. But if we’re talking dreams, it’s increasingly to quit the rat race and become a full time artist! And of course, continue to work with the wonderful Birdy! INTRODUCING CHRISTOPHSKI ON VIEW THROUGH APRIL 19, 2026 HEART OF THE TRIBE GALLERY MORE INFO: HEARTOFTHETRIBE.COM FOR PRINTS + COMMISSIONS, MESSAGE: @CHRISTOPHSKI ON INSTAGRAM LIMITED PRINTS AVAILABLE AT: HEARTOFTHETRIBE.COM/OUR-ARTISTS/ CHRIS-CHRISTOPHSKI-PARKIN 18
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