A View From the Easel

The studio has been used for twenty-three years and supports working on several projects at once. Days begin with gathering thoughts and reviewing notes, with sketching and writing used to organize work. Political interviews are often listened to during production, though distraction depends on the project. The narrow space limits the size of work and can require renting a separate shooting studio for video projects with multiple characters. The artist rarely encounters others despite living near many artists. The studio’s seasonal light is valued, and a wider space is desired. The Brooklyn Museum is a frequent local visit, and materials have shifted from light-based work to cut paper and paint.

"I work on several projects at once but organize my days so I can shift into the different works. There is some transition time needed to change gears when switching projects. Sketching and writing helps a lot to organize. I usually begin time in the studio gathering my thoughts and looking through notes. I often listen to political interviews while working. It also depends what the work is, because there are times it can be too distracting."

"My space is narrow and this has an impact on how large I can work. The narrowness determines if I need to rent a shooting studio when making video work where there are multiple characters."

"I love that over the years I have learned how to make the most of the space. The light over the seasons can be very beautiful."

"I would say over the past decades my material has been light, but more recently it's been cut paper and paint."

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