The new fall interns just arrived, and are already down to business. They took time out of their busy schedule, however, to interview each other.
Left to Right: Brad Luke, Kristina King, and Dave Miller
Kristina King
Interviewed by Brad Luke
BL: Where are you from?
KK: I am from Tarrytown, NY
BL: And where did you go to school?
KK: I went to Denison University in Ohio where I got a BFA in studio art:
BL: Ok, and how did you get into art?
KK: It has always been a part of my life. I started drawing when I was a kid and I got really serious about it in high school and I was looking at liberal art schools that had art programs, so that’s how I ended up going to Denison.
BL: What do you like to do when you aren’t drawing or making art?
KK: I like things like knitting, yoga, visiting family and friends, but art is pretty much a full time job for me.
BL: What do you like to draw?
KK: I’m more of a realist in my drawings, so a lot of portraits and landscapes. Those sorts of things.
BL: What made you decide to come to Pyramid Atlantic?
KK: I had just finished a summer internship at Dieu Donné which is a papermill and I was researching other papermaking opportunities and Pyramid Atlantic really stood out to me because I had family nearby and they have so many different opportunities and classes to take and so it looked really great.
KK: I had just finished a summer internship at Dieu Donné which is a papermill and I was researching other papermaking opportunities and Pyramid Atlantic really stood out to me because I had family nearby and they have so many different opportunities and classes to take and so it looked really great.
BL: What drew you to papermaking?
KK: I really enjoy the process of making paper. There are so many different applications for handmade paper. I can make three dimensional sculptures and involve my own drawings on my paper creations. The medium has a lot to offer.
BL: What do think of Pyramid Atlantic so far?
KK: I really love it. It’s so open and everyone is really friendly. They’re very helpful. I can’t wait to just be here for the next few months.
BL: So, what are you most excited about learning at Pyramid Atlantic?
KK: Definitely, anything about bookmaking or letterpress. I just want to experience as much as I can and learn new techniques. I am really excited about that.
BL: You plan on being all over the place?
KK: Exactly. I came here to do papermaking but I want to learn new skills. Taking printmaking classes and especially the printstallation class.
BL: Do have any plans for after Pyramid Atlantic?
KK: I guess it’s up in the air. Maybe I’ll move back east. I guess I don’t know.
Brad Luke
Interviewed by David Miller
DM: Brad, where are you from?
BL: I’m from Mississippi. I went to Mississippi State University for a BFA in drawing and I went to the University of Mississippi for an MFA in studio art with a concentration in printmaking.
DM: Ok. And you were born and raised in Mississippi, is that correct?
BL: Yes.
DM: How did you hear about Pyramid Atlantic?
BL: I heard about Pyramid Atlantic from a friend at Ole’ Miss. and she showed my a brochure and some literature about Pyramid and she said I should try it out and I tried out for a few other things at the same time and I got the internship and here I am. But I heard about it from a friend.
DM: What would you say your main printmaking technique is?
BL: I really like all of them but I like intaglio. I like etching on copper. Copper flashing. I do some zinc plates but I mostly like etching on copper.
DM: What would you say first got you into art?
BL: Well, when I was a kid, I drew all the time and I think growing up and playing video games and watching a lot of cartoons. I was always more interested in things that come up in my head and I really liked to draw them. I just love to draw. I’ve always been in to it naturally I think.
DM: What would you say you do when you’re not making art? What do you like to do?
BL: Hmm.. Like I said I’m really into playing video games and watching cartoons. I don’t do as much as I used to. I really like to read. I really like to watch movies.DM: What are some of your favorite movies?
DM: What about music? Do you have a favorite band?
BL: Right now I’m listening to a lot of Muse and Metric and The Sounds. I really like nineties music, like grunge. The Smashing Pumpkins.
DM: What do you look forward to experiencing the most at Pyramid Atlantic?
BL: I’m not sure yet. I guess I want to learn more about how a place like Pyramid Atlantic works. What goes into running a non profit center and even all the new techniques they have to offer.
DM: Is there anything else we should know about you?
BL: I really put a lot of myself into my work.
DM: So it’s kind of autobiographical?
BL: Oh, yeah. You can tell what kind of day I’m having just by what I’ve been drawing. That’s a big part of my art.
David Miller
Interviewed by Kristina King
KK: So tell me about yourself? What’s your hometown?
DM: My hometown is Glendale, Arizona. I was born and raised there and I went to Arizona State University and I’ve lived there ever since until now.
KK: When you’re not making art, what do you like to do?
DM: I actually like to ride my bike. Recently, I’ve tried to become more physically fit. I want to learn to cook. I have a lot of friends who are cooks and chefs and I’ve noticed there is a few similarities to cooking and art making so I like to think about that.
KK: What do you like to cook?
DM: I don’t know. I can hardly boil an egg but I guess I would really like to make my own lasagna someday. I love it.
KK: So how does it feel to have so many Arizona people around at Pyramid?
DM: It’s a little tricky. I don’t want the Arizona people to be a clique so I think it’s really important to share the workload and get to know other people. Everyone from Arizona is my friend but I think it’s more important that I meet new people.
KK: What are you most excited about in doing this internship at Pyramid Atlantic?
DM: I’m most excited about meeting other artists, especially professional artists. Getting to know how they approach their work and hearing how they’ve grown over the years. From being a recent grad to someone who makes a good living creating art in printmaking.
KK: Are there studios or classes that you’re excited about taking?
DM: I’m very excited about learning how to make paper. ASU does have an excellent paper making studio however I chose not to learn it there. I just didn’t end up taking any classes so I feel like that’s something I fell behind on and I want to catch up.
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