How did you first get involved with LVA?
I honestly do not recall. LVA seems to be woven into the fabric of the visual arts in Louisville. I probably joined as a function of donating to a fundraiser.
When did you first know that art was going to be a big part of your life?
I think this question has it backwards. Children seem to have an innate desire to create images. Like most kids, I could amuse myself endlessly by drawing. Those drawings evolved from scribbles to animals to cars to figures to portraits and back to scribbles. At some point, probably in high school, I realized that art was never going to stop being a big part of my life.
What does LVA add to your life?
So many things: a framework for collaborative projects; opportunities to interact with patrons and the public (Open Studio Weekend!); the ability to give back through fundraising efforts that support worthy art projects (Open Studio Weekend!); and generally a feeling of being part of a larger community.
How else are you involved in the community?
I do my part to uphold the image of us as a bourbon soaked people. And Forecastle.
Describe your perfect Sunday afternoon.
Being abducted by a race of space aliens who are fascinated by human creativity, and to study the phenomena, they put me in a clean well-lighted space with unlimited food and art supplies to observe me making all the art I possibly can until they get enough data for their study at which point they time warp me back to where and when I was. And then I get up, have a cup of coffee and work on the NYT crossword puzzle.
Who is your favorite local artist?
Bobby Benjamin
Where would you like to see Louisville 10 years from now?
38°13.52′N 85°44.5′W
What neighborhood do you live in? What are some of your favorite things about it?
Downtown. I love the proximity to the bike trails along the river, Waterfront Park and NULU.
What three items would you bring to a desert island?
A fire extinguisher, a brick on a string, and some big warm blankets.
What advice would you give your past self if you could?
Don’t confuse punctuality with integrity.