Ezra Croft: I chose Nicolas Cage specifically because of the gamut of strange emotions he evokes. He's been ingrained in our culture through his movies and personal antics, and I think that someone with such eccentric status easily proves an excellent study into the iconic and strange. His choices to take roles in more cheesy movies I think admirably show his nonconformist nature, as this art show is reflecting. It embraces the needlessly dramatic. In this, he has fallen from the "A-list's" good graces, but still continues to thrive in the movie industry. He's had such dramatic highs and abysmal lows!

Were you considering any other theme?

Before I settled on this, I had considered other subjects, such as Christopher Walken, Law and Order, and Bill Murray. I am planning a dramatically awesome event called "The Murray Affair" for autumn, so be ready for that.

Would you say the show is a parody or a tribute?

Many people first thought this show was a parody show, only reflecting internet memes, but it's far beyond that. Many of [Cage's] true fans and haters have stepped forward and made art, both at his expense and [paying tribute] to his legendary status. As his film career over the years has shown with the public, it's dramatic, serious, silly and true to Cage's nature -- irresistible with a hint of madness.

Sounds like the reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Any negative feedback?

I've received some small criticism, one writer calling it a "hipster art show," but I'm not phased by it.

You've received countless submissions. What mediums are people using to pay homage?

Most works will be done in traditional paint, but there will be a sculpture comprised of hundreds off little cage faces, video projection art and some digital art.

What do you think Nic Cage himself would say about the art show?

I hope that if Nicolas Cage attended the show, he would have a good time and feel that his true fans were roasting him. It is an homage at heart, and we hope he would know that we enjoy the fantastic situations he embraces on screen.

This is your first major art show. What's next?

This show is going to New York and Los Angeles, all scheduling permitting. I have several other events in the making, but I'm keeping them secret for now.

The Nicolas Cage Art Show and Musical Shenanigans party takes place Saturday, April 12 at Balançoire. Full event details can be found on the event page on Facebook.

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Nicolas Cage Themed Art Show Debuts in San Francisco