AS MASER LOOKS back on the past three decades of his career, one of Ireland’s favourite contemporary artists speaks to Ruth O’Connor about his evolving practice, finding inspiration, making a living as an artist and why elitism in the art world should be a thing of the past.
What inspired you to become a street artist initially, and how has your practice evolved over the past three decades?
Growing up art was never considered a serious pursuit around me – certainly not a ‘job’ or possible career path. Art was looked on more as a hobby – something on the periphery. But, as a young teenager, I had an innate urge to explore and be creative and, as part of that journey, I found graffiti. This subculture was my new community, my tribe – like-minded artists who shared that same curiosity and drive that I had. Over time, art became my primary means of expression – constantly evolving as I grew. It provided a platform to communicate, to engage and to push me creatively. It gave me, and still does to this day, a sense of purpose and place…https://www.thejournal.ie/maser-artist-career-creative-6648637-Mar2025/