Title of piece Before the Swim Meet Catalog #000006 Curator's Note The kiwi artist Josh On captures a common child- hood moment with this work; those anxious moments just before the big meet. The viewer sympathizes deeply with the protagonist as he searches desperately for just the right eyewear, knowing that his family watches from the stands. Powerful. Artist Profile: Name: Josh On Nickname(s): Lunchtime Birthdate: July 26th Occupation: designin' and 'puterin' Location of photobooth used: Oxford Circus Most desirable food: a perfect hass avocado Most sought after hot beverage: hot chocolate Favorite type of severe weather: drought Preferred building material: plywood Ability to juggle on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being circus level): 2 Type of hat you would wear if it were going to be permanent: monopoly Number of bones broken so far: 0 mine, 1 others Game enjoyed under the age of eight: monopoly Type of animal you wouldn't mind being: lamagaer Peanut Butter; Chunky or Creamy?: chunky Question you wish were here: Which side of the (blank) are you on? a) bed; b) political spectrum: c) road Optional comments: swim hard, die wearing speedos