Interview with:Bonnie Gloris [bonniegloris]
ART
 | What do you do? How do you define yourself as an artist? I am a creative professional. I would consider myself to be an illustrator and a fine artist foremost, though I have also dabbled in graphic design, store window displays, and functional art objects. |
| What is your message? My message is specific to the project I'm working on. |
| Your biography in four lines. Bonnie Gloris is a painter and mixed media artist originally from Albany, NY. She moved to New York City to attend Parsons, the New School for Design, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. Bonnie has exhibited her artwork in galleries across the country. She is currently pursuing the art of magazine and bookcover illustration. |
| Do you upload your work to the web? If so, where could we see it? |
| How is an idea born? For you, what is inspiration? I find inspiration in a variety of things, from the patterns on textiles and wallpaper, to old photographs, signage, movies, books, the people in my life... Being in New York City is an inspiration, especially the weird inhabitants, and the even weirder garbage. |
| What role does technology play in your creative process? I use the computer for research, reference, documenting my work, enhancing my final image, and promoting myself. I never use it as a drawing tool. |
| What is art? Art defies definition - it's something that is very personal to each individual and how they perceive things. |
| When do you get your best ideas? Early in the morning, when everything is quiet - the only part of the day when I have solitude. I work best at night though. |
| How do you evaluate whether an idea is good or not? The only way to evaluate an idea is to execute it. Sometimes an OK idea evolves into something spectacular, or an excellent idea just doesn't hold up on paper. |
| Three creative ideas that you would have liked to have created? The blog, Pandora, and Kindle |
| When and how did you begin to see yourself as an artist? As long as I can remember - it's not a choice you make, it's an intrinsic part of your personality. |
| Why do so many artists and creators have such volatile personalities? We have too much passion for our own good! |
| Do you consider yourself postmodern? I would consider my style to be 'Old World Nostalgia.' |
| How should a work of art be evaluated? I first evaluate art on an aesthetic basis - does it look good? Would I hang it in my home? If it's also expressing a great concept, even better! I generally don't like art that is all message and no beauty. |
| Must an artist reinvent him/herself everyday? I wouldn't go so far as to say 'reinvent,' but an artist must be flexible and open-minded about the many possibilities and venues available to them. |
| Which artists do you admire and how do they influence your work? Kiki Smith, Max Ernst, and Robert Rauschenberg are my favorites. I think they only influence my work in a very general way - they have informed my overall aesthetic. |
| What do you think about public funding for the arts? Patrons are rare in this day and age, so public funding for the arts is becoming increasingly important. |
| Is art necessary? It's not necessary, but the world would be a boring, ugly place without it. |
| Does it pain you to let go of a piece you have sold? It used to be very difficult for me to part with my work, but now I'm excited by the idea of my art being in a new location where it will be seen by a wider audience. |
| Is a work of art purchased, or is it better said, that it is the artist who is bought? That sounds a bit dramatic to me! |
| In art, there is no guide. How do you know what the next step is? You feel it. You take a step back from the art and feel what it needs, what direction it's going in, etc. |
| How do you feel about the fact that the pieces exhibited in contemporary art museums are often of artists already deceased? Is that true? It seems to me like there are more and more opportunities now for younger artists, and that they are taken more seriously than they used to be. |
| What role have the figures of art dealer, gallery owners, representatives, and intermediaries in general played in your career? I'm grateful to the gallery owners, curators, and directors who have given me the opportunity to exhibit my work. Hiring a representative is an option I'm contemplating for the future. |
| What types of jobs do you usually do? My day job is being studio assistant to another artist. I also do freelance illustration and design work, and I exhibit in galleries whenever possible. |
| Which of your jobs or tasks do you most enjoy? I love illustration jobs in which I'm given a broad topic or theme, and have the freedom to interpret it in a creative way. |
| Do you personally collect any items? I collect collage items and paraphernalia that I would like to use in my work. |
| Which websites do you frequently visit? |
| What advice would you give to those just beginning? Don't get too preoccupied with developing a recognizable style - if you limit yourself in that way it may prevent you from finding your true artistic voice. |
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