On with the Interviews, I had a chance to catch up with Korin. She just wrapped up a successful show at Corey Helford titled “Echo”, her work is really amazing, so if you’re in the L.A area you need to go check out her show. “Echo” runs until the 18th, this Saturday.
Here we go-
SXH-Can you tell us a bit about where you are from?
KF-I was born in Arizona and grew up in Colorado, however, I feel like California is my real home. I’ve been living in Los Angeles for 9 years now, and I really love it here.
SXH-What did you want to be when you were a child?
KF-At age 5 I remember very clearly wanting to be a Sparkletts Water Delivery Man. I think it was something in that in that sequined truck which seduced me.
SXH-How did you get your first breakthrough?
KF-During college, I sat alone in my studio for ten days working over the same piece till I couldn’t see strait anymore. I started a series of paintings based on that one piece and received a lot of recognition at Art Center. Thank you Rob Clayton!
SXH-Where do you find inspiration and influence on a daily basis? why? Film,
KF-Photography, and walking about spotting uniquely beautiful people I want to paint.
SXH-Anyone you desire to work with/for?
KF-I would love to collaborate with one of my favorite fashion designers such as Nicholas Ghesquire from Balenciaga.
SXH-What’s the best thing about the city you live in? why?
KF-Los Angeles’ diversity and culture make it such a great and unique city. Plus the art scene and perfect weather can’t be beat.
SXH-Best Shop in your city? why?
KF-Maison Martin Margiela. The clothing is fabulous, the designers are obsessed with white on white, they give you champagne while you shop and when the breeze hits, it’s white sequined exterior, it looks like a minimalist Sparkletts Truck;)
SXH-Best Gallery in your city? why?
KF-Why, Corey Helford of course! I had the best of luck falling into this gallery. They have become a real family to me.
SXH-Favorite place to visit? why?
KF-Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Silent era film stars, beautiful views, and on Saturday nights they project movies onto a mausoleum. I bring friends, and we have a picnic together amongst hipsters and local movie buffs. The last showing I went to was “The Hunger” and some woman sitting next to me was dressed to the nines.. a dead ringer for Catherine Deneuve.
SXH-What do you think of the current climate of the art scene? why?
KF-Cooling trends unfortunately. There are as many artists as ever but galleries are folding. That means fewer chances for younger emerging artists, which is too bad.
SXH-What artists are changing the way we think at the moment?
KF-Banksy, Shepard Fairy, and Takashi Murakami are huge influences on artists and the public at large.
SXH-Any artists that perhaps we should look out for? why?
KF-Natalia Fabia, Sean Cheetham, Carlos Ramos, Savanna Snow, Joshua Petker, and Chantal Menard are all amazingly talented artists who I’m lucky enough to call my friends.
SXH-Where do you see the art scene in 10 years time?
KF-Gosh, if I knew that, I would rule this town! …see you in 2019.
You can see more of Korin’s Work on her website
