Ladies and gentlemen, I have some terrible news. In early hours of the morning, a number of vast chasms have appeared across the globe, and from out of these dark wounds, things have emerged. I’m afraid to say that these ‘things’ appear to be giants, straight from the pages of a children’s book, only I fear that this particular story will not have a happy ending. Sources are saying that these monsters are between 18 and 25ft in height and human-like in form, the one terrifying difference is the single, lone eyeball in the middle of their forehead. Yes ladies and gentlemen, we are under attack by Cyclopses, Cyclopi, Cyclopes, you get the picture.
Reports are saying that these Cyclopes are eating anything and everything that comes their way, one witness even claiming he saw what appeared to be a giant grinding bones in an effort to make bread! My sources tell me that the elite of the world have already been rounded up and taken away to that safe place hidden underground. That secret facility where the likes of you and I will never venture, the place known as, The Bunker.
I wonder if it’s sheer coincidence that the latest person to be granted a place in this safe haven is the member of the Burning Candy Crew, the artist, the photographer, Lucas Price, AKA CYCLOPS!
Originating from Bristol, it’s common knowledge that Cyclops is an integral member of the hardest working crew in the UK. But it’s not all about graffiti. Lucas is obviously a born creative and has that force inside him that drives his work into many artistic directions, he isn’t afraid to explore or question, he also isn’t afraid to produce work without reason and it’s that quality that attracts me to his work. His paintings now demanding high figures in galleries and auction houses as he seems to have effortlessly and quite successfully made that transition that so many graffiti artists try and fail at.
Whether you prefer his street work or his more serious fine art direction, the one thing you can be sure of is that with Lucas, making art is as much of a necessity as breathing, it’s a vital part of who he is and why he’s here.
So here it is, Lucas Price, welcome to The Bunker.
TB: We can allow you access to 1 music video. What will it be?
LP:
TB: There is room on the wall for 1 piece of art. What would you like?
LP: Doug Aitken – Electric Earth.
TB: There is a small bookshelf with room for 1 book. What will it be?
LP: The DIY guide to building bigger bookshelves.
TB: You’re allowed 1 film. What will you watch?
LP: Jean Luc Godard – Histoire du Cinema.
TB: There are bunk beds inside the room. Who gets the other bed, and which bunk would you like?
LP: My son Ren, he gets whichever bed he wants
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TB: You’re allowed 1 small treasured item. What is it?
LP: My Guitar.
TB: We’ve managed to get you a CD player. What album would you like?
LP: MBV – Loveless.
TB: We are willing to cook you 1 meal of your choice on your first night in The Bunker. What would you like?
LP: Bangers and mash, strawberries and cream…..
TB: All inhabitants of The Bunker MUST have their memories of Old Earth erased. However, we will allow you a single memory of your old life. What will it be?
LP: Summer time Kisses.
You can keep up to date with the BC crew’s antics here and his own website here. Lucas is also helping to raise money for fellow BC crew member Rowdy who recently lost his entire worldly possessions when his flat burned down. Artists such as Bansky, Paul Insect, Cept, Mudwig and SweetToof to name a few have all donated artwork to be auctioned off in the hope of getting Rowdy back on his feet. You can see all the items up for auction here.
