Another one heading back to Tamworth this June

Rakos

Nue quick five 

Tell us a little about yourself and what got you started painting? 

I have been single handedly lowering the average IQ since 1975, when at the age zero I decided the best use of my hands, was drawing on everything. Most of my time nowadays is taken up tattooing.

Best place you have painted? 

Best place I’ve painted… hmmm… I did a massive reach off the top of a multi story car park, but my favourite was in Christchurch New Zealand, I basically destroyed an entire freight train with chrome black and red. I couldn’t resist, it was just off the road crossing, and I had the one opportunity…

Any big plans for this year? 

They just keep on changing, and if I knew, I wouldn’t tell.

Rakos Nue Tamworth

funniest moments when out painting? 

A guy tried to mug me for my phone when I was out painting in Modena (Italy), and, to make the story short, set his head on fire, with a can of red and a lighter. His mate got my phone, but I bet he got a good kicking off the guy who’s hair has been all burned off!

Anyone who you would like to collaborate with? 

I enjoy collaborating with my crew, but if I could pick anyone, anyone at all, H.R Geiger. For sure.