SP: I learned about your art through this incredible mural that you did at CUPHD.
I ended up getting hired at Volition and moved to Champaign back in 2006. I went to school for 3D animation and ended up working for a couple of game studios in Chicago. But even before graffiti, I was always into drawing and art, and I always knew I wanted to do something with my skill. Things have changed since then and now you see “street art” all over the world. The term “street artist” was not even a thing. Back in the day, graffiti art wasn’t as well respected or acceptable as it is now. Growing up, I got into graffiti and became a graffiti artist. Jose Vazquez: I am originally from Mexico and at the age of three, my family moved to Chicago. What’s your connection to Champaign-Urbana? Are you originally from the area? Smile Politely: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Some responses have been edited for length and clarity. Vazquez graciously agreed to answer all my questions about that incredible mural, how he got into street art, and what he’s working on next.
As soon as I saw artist Jose Vazquez tagged in the comments for the one of the announcements, I knew I wanted to ask him at least a hundred questions about the creation of this mural. As someone with no talent for drawing or painting, I could not quite wrap my head around how someone creates something so huge and with so much detail. We have written about the amazing new mural at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) a few times already since it made its debut.
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