Artwork (or artist) that changed your life and why?
As an insanely neurotic drawer I was immediately attracted to Vija Celmins work. As it turned out, she had a retrospective at the Hammer Museum while I was working on what seemed to be the most challenging drawing of my life---a reflection in water. Standing in the presence of her effortless drawings made me short of breath. That day I gained a whole new respect for her artistic process and I was reminded that I wasn’t alone on my journey.
When did you first know you wanted to be an artist?
When I was very young! I have a picture hanging in my studio of me when I was 2½ years old painting outside in one of my father’s dress shirts. For me, it serves as a reminder that this is what I’m supposed to be doing.
What do you like about making art in Los Angeles?
I feel totally inspired by my friends and the spaces that surround me. Through my exploration of architecture here I’ve developed a taste for finding beauty in the decay. Lucky for me, there’s no shortage of that in this city.
What do you dislike about making art in Los Angeles?
The politics-- but you find that in any type of business.
Favorite book, film and food?
Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends
'80s John Hughes movies
Vietnamese food
Favorite website?
Trust the process!!!
We trust you'll head over to Happy to see Vestiges of the Original Plan, on view until November 29.