The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ted Venemann of Yidhra and Oculus Outré
The Obelisk Questionnaire is a series of open questions intended to give the answerer an opportunity to explore these ideas and stories from their life as deeply as they choose. Answers can be short or long, and that reveals something in itself, but the most important factor is honesty.
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ted Venemann of Yidhra & Oculus Outré
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I suppose I would say I create art. Of course the definition of art itself is entirely subjective, so I don’t feel too pompous defining it as such. As far as how I came to do it, it is just something that I have always done and fortunately for me, I’ve been able to segue it into a lifelong career.
Describe your first musical memory.
Growing up my life always filled with music. In the house, in the car, in the van, on family trips, you name it, there was always a soundtrack. Fortunately, my parents had eclectic tastes and they encouraged my brother and I to explore different things. They didn’t always like the results, but they never forbade us from listening to what we wanted to.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
That’s a difficult one because there are quite a few, but I’m going to have to say, my brother Jerry and I playing a show with Cherie Currie and Sandy West of The Runaways.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
When I ceased being straight edge.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
That’s kind of an obtuse question since it can lead anywhere really. It can lead to stellar heights or abject failure.
How do you define success?
Success for me is when I am happy with a project and it reaches or surpasses its intended goal.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
My brother’s lifeless body.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
There are some 3D projects I’ve always wanted to create.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Enlightenment, opening doors of thought and/or emotions. In my honest opinion, if a piece of art doesn’t make you feel anything or learn anything, either it failed its purpose, or you failed to recognize its purpose.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
On a very personal level, I am looking forward to experiencing my boys’ life journeys.
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