The Opening Hours is proud to present a series of interviews with the contributing artists in chapter 3 of Go Font Ur Self*. The exhibition “dedicated to exploring and pushing the diverse range of techniques employed in type design of past, present and future through original pieces of work from talented typographers worldwide.”

Go Font Ur Self* opens TONIGHT, 6pm 153 Bridge Rd, Glebe.

For the last installment of the GFUS* interviews, we are proud to bring you Jersey Joe! One of our favourite writers and painters from LA.

1. Describe yourself with one word
oxymoron

2. Describe your typography.
formally informal. what looks good rather than what makes sense

3. Do you adhere to the rules and regulations of typography, or make up your own?
it’s a give and take

4. What artists / typographers have influenced you in your recent work.
I like the lettering from old hand painted  signs from the USA. I’m also into fonts related to the Old West.

5. What is the most acclaimed project you have worked on?
My life

6. what is it about typography that you love?
I have a general love of letters

7. What is your favourite letter and why?
the letter R. It’s a love hate relationship. No reason

8.  serif or san serif ?
Impact

9. what can we expect to see soon from you? Other projects, shows, etc.
Not sure really? www.JerseyJoeArt.com

Go Font Ur Self* opens TONIGHT, 6pm 153 Bridge Rd, Glebe.