Interviews — Hector Campbell

Raki Nikahetiya Interview - “I realised that art-making might be my true happy place.”
Originally published in FAD Magazine
May 2022

Sri Lankan born, Delhi based interdisciplinary artist Raki Nikahetiya recently sat down with art historian, writer and curator Hector Campbell to discuss his experiences as a migrant artist, his eclectic mix of previous career paths, forging an art practice later in life and his solo exhibition ‘Another Life’ at Bikaner House, New Delhi.

Freya Douglas-Morris Interview - “The use of memory feels like an anchor that I can tether my somewhat loose way of image-making to.”
Originally published in FAD Magazine
June 2021

London based artist Freya Douglas-Morris recently sat down with Hector Campbell to discuss her interest in memory, physical approach to art-making, experience as a mother, and her current solo exhibition ‘All paths lead somewhere’ at Lychee One in London Fields.

Tom Howse Interview – “If my only goal was to paint happy cats and pretty plants, I would have achieved that goal years ago”
Originally published in FAD Magazine
May 2021

London based artist Tom Howse recently sat down with Hector Campbell to discuss his interest in prehistoric plant species, his life-sized paintings, his affinity for folk art and outsider art, and his current solo exhibition ‘Moonwort Gorge Replica’ at Lychee One in London Fields.

Jule Korneffel Interview – “I massage the paint in, and through adding and over-layering, the painting’s final form is cast.”
Originally published in FAD Magazine
November 2020

German-born, New York-based artist Jule Korneffel recently sat down with Hector Campbell to discuss her move to New York and time at Hunter College, her art historical and academic influences, her physical painting process and her upcoming solo exhibition All that kale at the new Claas Reiss Gallery in Euston.

Daniel David Freeman Interview – “Could GET A LIFE entice previously plain-clothed art enthusiasts to wear more branded clothing?”
Originally published in FAD Magazine
October 2020

London based artist Daniel David Freeman recently sat down with Hector Campbell to discuss his background in graphic design, his experience at Chelsea College of Art, his fascination with Andrew Graham-Dixon and his ‘imaginary’ clothing brand GET A LIFE.