Adam Spiller

Artist Statement

My art is often chaotic. I find that is where my mind is at most times. Some artists paint landscapes but I do cityscapes and mind maps and not always in paint. I use a number of different media — everything from acrylic to coffee grounds. Basically whatever I find that the piece calls for. Another theme in my work is war. I find art a great way to express my frustration at the state of the world.

Art, over the years, has literally kept me sane. When I was battling paranoia and isolation I could always turn to my art. Although my illness may have fed my creativity, it left me feeling like I was constantly missing something. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed and properly medicated that I started to get back on track. My fear of losing my creative bent to my meds was fortunately unfounded. They gave me the clarity I needed to create more focused work.

Catalogue Statement

Art has always fascinated Adam, from growing up with his mothers paintings on the walls of their home, through art classes in and out of school. Being influenced by the Vancouver Goth-Industrial scene has had a great musical impact on his art, as did movies and books with a cyberpunk bent. Hallucinations and paranoia have proved interesting fodder for his creativity. Having been finally diagnosed with a particular illness has helped a great deal. Adams work has been on display in a number of shows and venues both on Vancouver Island and the Mainland. He works with a number of media ranging from watercolour to collage. Varied media allows him to express just what is going on inside his mind.