What is the best thing that I love about my work? The Creation of it. when I am immersed inside it. Nothing else matters there is only me the music and the painting I am working on.
What is my idea of perfect happiness? Being in the moment of creating something new.
What is my greatest fear? To not exist anymore.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? I am far too easily distracted by social media.
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? Gerhard Richter, he refuses to be pigeon holed
What is my greatest extravagance? I am not an extravagant person, I buy out of necessity rather than desire.
On what occasion would I lie? To protect someone I cared about.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? Endings. I hate coming to the end of a piece of work. Its like a divorce of sorts.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work? Right at the point when the painting and myself are one. I can see the destination but we haven’t arrived, I know where it will be and there is still part of the journey to take.
If I could, what would I change about myself? That I had more time to make art and write. There is never enough time.
What is my greatest achievement in work? That I am able to create art. That I am able to express myself with creativity and that people like what i do.
What do the words ‘The Financial Freedom to Create’ mean to me? More time and freedom to create, I could concentrate solely on creating.
Where would I most like to live? Anywhere near the sea or deep in a forest. In my studio.
What is my most treasured possession? freedom to create. So many don’t possess that luxury.
What is my most marked characteristic? my passion to create, I hope it is infectious.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city? My studio
What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city? Home cooked meals.
What books influenced my life and how? Future Shock – Alvin Toffler it sent me into an upwards spiral creatively.
Who are my favorite writers? Murikami and McCarthy one writes deliciously, the other sparingly.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? That would depend on what day I died. My music taste changes constantly, from Aphex Twin to Frank Zappa. It would have to be a mixtape.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? Just anyone who doesn’t quit and keeps going however hard the journey.
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? Those facing up to the battle and fighting on.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? The Squid and the Whale
What role plays art in my life and work? It is everything and I don’t care how cheesy that sounds.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? Family, they never stood in my way and supported me always. My wife for kicking me into shape. In the best possible way.
Whom would I like to work with in 2017? Gerhard Richter, I can dream.
Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2017? Mr Richter
What project, in 2017, am I looking forward to work on? I have just finished my collection of short stories I would love to see them published. Want to get the chance to do more with my Colours Sound Font Experiment. A language of colours and sounds I co created with a sound artist and programmer. Have just signed up with an agency in New York, so we shall see where that takes me.
Where can you see me or my work in 2017? I have been hunkered down painting and writing. Only a small local show on the radar right now.
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? There are no retirement clocks for artists. Your last work is the one just before you die.
Which creative heroes should Peter invite to tell their story?
Dylan Riley
Daniel Rodriguez
How can you contact me?
dexhannon@hotmail.co.uk
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