Interview Questions -
So I'd first like to start of by asking, how do you navigate the painting process? I remember in our last discussion that you use what you had learnt from the orientation of the white cane, could you elaborate on this?
What themes to you like to explore and pursue in your work, and why?
What element do you find most important in your compositions?
What do you feel is most significant to represent in your paintings?
I would love to compose a series of paintings exhibiting a documented visual narrative of both yours and a few other blind and visually impaired people am interviewing. In order to aid this task, I would like to ask; if you were to visualise the emotions you felt at the beginning of your sight loss to now, what would you see and how have these images changed?
If of course you are comfortable in sharing your story, I would like to ask if I may, how did you lose your sight?
Why is it that painting especially took your interest?
Do you believe art can heal?
So your first mural piece was located on the JMZ walls of Brooklyn, was there any particular reason for that?
What did you want to communicate, alongside Tony when you were creating the mural together, and why?
Was there a specific reason for the choosing of the model displayed in the mural, and why?
I know that 3D printing is a great tool which can be utilised in your process, I wondered if perhaps you have an additional format of visual display through an assistant graphic designer, who may take a reference and convert it in a way so that you can "feel" the nuances of the subject through your computer?
How do you feel visual impairment and blindness is represented within the art industry, if at all?
You have said 'Many of the most interesting parts of a person are invisible and hidden from view anyway. I think my blindness might be just the lens that is needed to see into that world' could you elaborate on this further?
Could you tell me about your signature, two circles with x's on them, what is the meaning behind it?
What role does the artist have in society today?
How do you feel art could be made more inclusive and available to everyone?
Speaking in terms of professionalism, what is your aim and your aspirations for this career and why?
Lastly, if you were to offer advice to any aspiring artists what would you say and why?
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