stroked our head hard. The issue was that Amy genuinely could not make the connection betwene herself and the yang of Warhol. So when I answered her by saying, "Mostly I think it's cuz the emotion I get from the two of you is similar, other than that the simplicity and almost random looking placement of things like your sticker piece, to me anyway, is a visual version of how he would write a bunch of messages or phrases in a piece," she thought it to be an interesting interpertation and things were smooth sialing from then on which allowed to complete a civil and successful interview.
SOL: Who is your favorite artist?
I really love Jonathan Lasker's work. I've also really been into the work of Patricia Treib, Tatiana Berg, Lauren Silva.
SOL: WHAT type(s) of art do you prefer?
Amy: I enjoy any type of art that does not seem contrived. I am usually drawn to works that utilize abstraction.
SOL: When did you start getting into art? Was it drawing, painting, or doodles at first?
Amy: I've always really enjoyed art. As a little girl I would always be drawing. I would say that I began with painting and drawing traditionally.
SOL: Do you like to doodle?
Amy: I wouldn't necessarily say that i doodle a lot- but I enjoy making sketches and drawings as reference for paintings.
SOL: What would you call your style?
Amy: I'm not sure, and I'd rather not try to call it anything. I use both representation and abstraction when it's called for.
SOL: Do you have a favorite piece (of your own and other artists)?
I don't really have a favorite piece of my own. I usually keep moving from piece to piece and I become bored with old work. I usually enjoy pieces that give me a lot of clarification on where to go with the next. For me the most recent project that gave me a lot of clarification was the series of tiles I painted.
8) Is art something you would like to do for a living?
Yes, my goal after undergrad is to have a stable studio practice and continue making work.
9) Is there a purpose to your work? (Trying to pertain to specific audience, politics be it satirical or serious, etc.)
A big purpose for me is just to have it exist. I learn a lot through making each piece and I get a lot out of it.
10) How do other people view your work, as far as you know, and do you agree with their analysis? (I understand art is up for interpretation and can be different for everyone, but does not stop the fact you will have inclinations or reactions to what other people say about your work.)
I think people get the feel of my work pretty easily- influences that are child-like and exploring girl-hood - lighthearted