Artwork (or artist) that changed your life and why?
Andy Warhol influenced my life in many ways. Through his work, as a young artist I saw that I could make work about anything - celebrities, current affairs, fashion, the everyday and it didn't have to look "realistic."
When did you first know you wanted to be an artist?
This is a tricky question because my definition of what an artist is changes. When I was very young I knew I wanted to be a painter. Later, I realized that art encompassed my interest in philosophy, anthropology, sociology, science and literature.
What do you like about making art in Los Angeles?
I like certain aspects of art in LA which revolves around the artists themselves, people and places that are open to challenges and ideas.
Replacement Cypress (detail)ink on paper
What do you dislike about making art in Los Angeles?
What I dislike about making art in LA is the careerism and professionalization of art. I am more interested in ideas, making and doing than who is showing where or the art scene.
Favorite book, film and food?
I can't narrow it down to much right now, but I am enjoying writer Alain de Botton, classic Hollywood films and growing my own food.
Favorite website?
What I dislike about making art in LA is the careerism and professionalization of art. I am more interested in ideas, making and doing than who is showing where or the art scene.
Favorite book, film and food?
I can't narrow it down to much right now, but I am enjoying writer Alain de Botton, classic Hollywood films and growing my own food.
Favorite website?
Probably www.nytimes.com
Best art advice?
Get real world experience in the arts away from academia and see if you like it.
Best art advice?
Get real world experience in the arts away from academia and see if you like it.
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