Tell us who you are.

My name is Ivan Ballack, an Art Director living in Johannesburg South Africa.

How did you get into what you do?

I needed to produce art pieces instantly, photos gave me the opportunity to create something utilizing all my styles and likes.

Name your friends call you.

Ive

If you were an emotion you would be....

Amusement

Stick Shift or Automatic?

Stick Shift

What is your least favorite movie?

Inherent Vice

What app do you use the most?

Instagram

If you were a song, what would it be and why?

Planet Home by Jamiroquai. The track helps get me to the point of being comfortable in my human condition.  

Who inspires you?

Damian Hirst, Julian Schnabel and Noel Fielding.

Favorite curse word?

Fuck that.

Do you believe in ghosts?

 I like the idea of them but no.

Drink of choice?

Chilled coconut milk in a can.

What has made you laugh your ass off recently?

The last haircut I received. 

What is your usual bedtime?

Try to aim for 11:30pm

What turns you on?

Getting paid, leaving a mark.

What turns you off?

Weak coffee and slow car.

What would you like to be if you weren't a ________?

If i didn't make art i would like to drive for a rally team.

Something people don't know about you.

I have the ability to age slowly.

How can we find you on the internet?

You can find me on www.instagram.com/ballack5_

What do you have coming up that you want us to know about?

 A collaboration with artist Craig Smith. He is also a Johannesburg based artist.