What is your earliest memory? I remember being in the flat with Mum and the radio playing a song with brass instruments. It was night-time, and the kitchen was yellow. (It was usually yellow at night and blue-grey during the day.) This might have been in winter. We were making a pizza with a smiley face on it—it tasted disgusting, and we laughed.
What drew you to The Stove? Sauron.
What’s your favourite place to be in D&G? Kirkbean—the woods, the fields, the river with the cave.
What’s been the most exciting part of The Stove process for you? I suppose the most exciting part is seeing a variation of ideas and being involved in intriguing discussions with all these different artists. Meeting new and fascinating people with great imaginations has been a brilliant experience.
What instrument would you play if you could instantly master it? The Ocarina of Time.
Would you share three words that you love? Sing, treasure, lux.
Tell us about your creative process? Sometimes it’s hectic, sometimes it’s structured. I’d say it’s a balanced combination of the two. When I’m certain of what I’m doing, uncertainty may suddenly arise and spur on an unexpected avenue. If I’m not sure where I’m going, I’ll just wander blindly until my right hand grips the banister a split second before what could have been a plummeting journey down the staircase. Sometimes I take that plummet too. Beneath all the chaos, I am quite orderly… or maybe it’s the other way around.
What’s the best thing anyone’s said to you? “Eyes down.”
Tell us a joke? (At this point, we had to pause the interview as Sullivan began breathing into a paper bag, body contorted, rocking back and forth in a most awkward manner.)
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever got? “Keep going.”
Tell us your passion? My passion is to express myself, so I’ll do that to the very best of my ability. On those formidable lazy days, I’ll drag myself into action kicking and screaming—it’s the least I can do for myself.
What’s your dream for the arts in D&G? Uninhibited imagination (with bells on).
The Young Stove’s first collective exhibition, Not to Be Sold Separately, will open at The Stove on Friday, 11th September. The opening will feature performances, live art, and installation events. More details about Not to Be Sold Separately will be shared shortly.
Are you aged 16 to 30 and interested in the arts? Find out more about the Young Stove.
