Katie Merz, a Brooklyn artist, embraces spontaneity and rejects hierarchies in her creative process. Growing up surrounded by NYC's vibrant art scene, she uses improvisation to reflect and react to her environment. Merz recently collaborated with Simplehuman to merge everyday objects with art, exemplifying her belief that function and creativity can coexist. This collaborative project highlights her ability to transform mundane items into artistic expressions, echoing the spirit of play that defines her work. The conversation touches upon themes of storytelling and the influence of her upbringing on her artistic voice.
"Hierarchies would have got in the way if she let them. Art was all around, or perhaps better stated, it could be all around."
"For Katie, improvising was the goal, and the ever-evolving canvas that is her home borough gave her the imagination and the thoughtfulness to read and react to the world around her."
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