Tell us about your creative process? I start with mind maps, followed by lots of drawing onto photos with markers and cutting and layering papers and fabrics. This helps me figure out a concept that looks good and begin turning it into something tangible.
What is your earliest memory? My third birthday, although the only thing I can remember about it is the cake. It was covered in every kind of sweet a three-year-old could dream of, and it must have been a truly unforgettable cake to have stayed in my memory above all else from that time.
What drew you to The Stove? The desire to be part of something with a bigger purpose.
What time of the day do you like most? Early morning—it feels fresh and new.
Would you share three words that you love? Reduce, re-use, recycle.
What’s something that you found yourself enjoying that you never thought you would? Exercise and neutral colours.
Who, from throughout history, would you like to sit and have a good chat with? Andy Warhol—our shared passion for sugary food and minimal answers to interview questions would make for a fascinating conversation.
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received? “You’ve got the inspiration. You just have to bat away the naysayers and stay focused. Life really is too short. No one’s around on this planet long enough to fully understand what’s going on. At the risk of sounding too morbid, we’re all scared little kids—from childhood to old age, all the way to the day we die. Imagine 80 sweets, then imagine that many Christmases or birthdays—it’s not that many, really. Take your life and run with it. It’s yours.”
I had to dig through three years’ worth of Facebook messages to find this, but it had a huge impact on me at the time.
The Young Stove’s first collective exhibition, Not to Be Sold Separately, will open at The Stove on Friday, 11th September. The opening will feature performances, live art, and installation events. More details about Not to Be Sold Separately will be shared shortly.
Are you aged 16 to 30 and interested in the arts? Find out more about the Young Stove.
