Mr.Zero

Mr.Zero

By Arden de Raaij

Hungarian graffiti artist Mr. Zro has been creating art since the day he could hold a crayon. His style is hard to describe but has some of the most awesome 3d and highlights we’ve ever encountered. Besides his pieces he also makes ‘human-animal’ portraits which are guaranteed to make you look twice. We approached the good man to ask him a couple of questions!

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

What were you doing the moment you received these questions?

Checking my mails :).

What are your favorite cartoon/gaming/movie characters?

Maybe the Joker, and everybody in the Arkham Asylum.

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

Where are you from, and does this has any influence on your artwork?

I’m from Hungary. For your second question: I don’t know, I think there are many better trained people who can give you answers for this question.:)

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

What was the very first thing you put on a wall?

Hmmmm…….some stick figures with crayons onto the wallpaper. I think my mother didn’t liked it.

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

What got you into streetart, and what makes you keep on doing it?

I like to draw since the first time and I tried it on walls, I don’t know why. It was fun, I want to paint my stuff everywhere. It’s something like the voices in a serial-killer’s head.

You’ve done graphic design from 2001-2005, how does this influence your artwork?

I studied it for 4 years but I’m doing it from my childhood and I’m working as a graphic designer nowadays too.

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

Who and what inspires you?

Everything I see, everything I hear. For example music is a great inspiration for me.

Can you tell us more about your humananimals and why you make them?

I try to show the character of the human beings and situations through animal stereotypes. The people may think they are better and smarter than animals but I think no, we are the poison of the earth cause we kill them for sport and destroy their habitats and we call it civilization……

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

Do you prefer to do legal or illegal stuff?

Mainly I paint legal or half-legal stuffs nowadays but when I’ve found a great spot I’m not thinking too much to paint there or not.

Is there any piece you are particularly proud of?

Not really. I have some favorites but I’m not really a proud person. I’m just doing my shit as anyone else.

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

What is your favorite item to take on the road with you?

My toothbrush.

Favorite city, and favorite thing about it?

Winterthur(Switzerland), I spent really great 3 days there on the Meeting Of Styles in 2003.

Mr.Zero - Colored Effects Crew (CFS)
Mr.Zero – Colored Effects Crew (CFS)

Any places you’d love to go, or any people you’d love to work with in the future?

I want to travel as many cities in as many countries I can and collaborate with anyone who wants it .

Bill (pc) or Steve (mac)?

Joe(c64)…:) So, I have a PC but unfortunately I never worked on a MAC.

What can we expect from you in the future?

I don’t know yet, just keep your eyes open.;)

About Mr. Zero

Mr. Zero started his artistic career at the age of 12 years. After having drawn since his childhood, sprayed his first comic character on a wall in his home town in Hungary. Taking his artistic develo...View profile