MOTEL 7 - Artist

I am one lucky little Owlie, because I get to have Motel 7 design my banners. And let me tell you, she is one busy lass, so my appreciation is abundant.  But then again, she is South African AND female so her multi tasking skills will be off the hizzay.  How cute is my new banner?!  And furthermore, how talented and amazoid is this chick?!  She has been one of the best fem writers on the scene back in Rape Town for yonks, and now Europe get to have her.  But this ain't no Australia claiming Kiwi people kinda type thing, Motel represents Africa in all she does...even if it is just the drinking. I kid....she represents Africa with her originality, her tenacity and strength during tough times and quirkiness.  My favourite stuff are her girls...how fucking dope are they?  I interviewed her a year ago here when she did my original banner (miss you!) and I thought we'd do a bit of catch up with Ms Motel, Hotel Holiday iiiiiiiiiiiiin!  Fuck I love this bird...you will too, read more after the jump ...  

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO THIS PAST YEAR?

I've been travelling like crazy and painting a lot. I had some solo and group shows, and got up to all sorts of mischief around Europe. I also realized this year that I can't mix cava and beer. 

WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?

Right now I am living in Norway, Oslo.. 

WHATS IS BEEN LIKE IN EUROPE COMPARED TO SA?

In Europe you have this sort of attitude that's like 'meh',  in South Africa it was as if everyone was more interested in everyone else, where as in Europe everyone is way too busy in their lives to give a flying fuck about yours. I like that.

IF YOU COULD ENTER A DANCE OFF WITH ANYBODY, WHO WOULD IT BE?

Ash from Fantastic Mr Fox

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?

Not a big fan of eggs. so I guess disguised in a quiche.

CARTOON CHARACTERS....WHO DO YOU RELATE TO?

I would love to be more like Flapjack and Spongebob...they're always so happy. Plus it would be totally ace to just lolly gag around all the time, finding adventures. 

WHAT YOUR FAVORITE MOTEL THAT YOU HAVE EVER STAYED IN?

Never stayed in a motel. I have stayed in some pretty interesting hostels...you really get to see some weird shit...

DO YOU EVER STEAL THE LITTLE SOAPS FROM THE BATHROOM?

Not really, but I did go through a period in my life when I collected sugar packets from cafes and hotels. I liked that they were always different every where you went. I got bored of that, also what the fuck do you do with them?

QUICK! MERLIN OR JESUS ... BE HONEST.

Merlin

WHO SELLS THE BEST BEER IN CAPE TOWN?

'Neighbourhood' the last time I checked. also Paulaner, if the 1 litre beers are still around....

IF YOUR HOUSE WAS ON FIRE...WHAT WOULD YOU SAVE?  (YOU AREN'T ALLOWED TO SAY PHOTOGRAPHS/PETS/COMPUTER)

My sketchbooks I guess.

FAVORITE RAPPER EVER?

diamond d

MARMITE...YES OR NO?

Yes! On a slice of warm toast with some cheese and butter....delicious

HOW DOES THE OBNOXIOUS OWL MAKE YOU FEEL?


The Obnoxious Owl makes me want to race over to Australia, force her to party with me, red wine and cocktails in tow! Australia is lucky to have her ;)


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