Sydney based artist Marc Standing‘s paintings are driven by curiosity about our unconscious. They are lucid strolls along dream scapes with oil on canvas that resembles illustrations, colours that contravene the sinister details. We talked with Marc about his dreams, birds and drag queens. An usual question for the start: Do you remember your dreams? Not particularly, although at times I know I have had strange surreal dreams. My memory at times can be quite appalling! You lived in South Africa and are currently based in Sydney. Was moving a nice decision? I was born in Zimbabwe and studied in Cape Town, South Africa before moving to Australia. In between this time I also spent a little time in Europe. I now spend my time between Sydney and Hong Kong. I think moving around has always informed my work. It would be hard not to be influenced by one’s current surroundings. Spending a lot more time in Asia for example has had such a huge impact on my work and subject matter. Visually it is an incredibly stimulating place. I love travelling and seeing new places and feel lucky to have had these experiences...