Je Suis Patrick Hoelck
Occupation: Artist.
Instagram: @patrickhoelck
Where were you born? Santa Monica, California.
In one sentence what is unique about your work? I never really analyze my work; I work from day to day expressing the moment to the best of my ability.
Why do you do what you do? I had a strange childhood; visuals gave me the freedom to tell stories as I saw them, or as I wanted them to be.
What inspires you? As simple and corny as it sounds LOVE.
Describe your personal style. I feel like being that self-aware is the end of great work.
Your ultimate must-have. Family.
What superpower would you have and why? To hear what people are saying before they talk.
What is next for you? New web series called An Interview with Patrick Hoelck and a Book and Installation of a series I have been working on since 2004.
Portfolio: http://www.patrickhoelck.com Bcause: http://bcause.me/ Twiter: @PatrickHoelck
Polaroid Hotel: http://www.nubook.com/ph Facebook: PatrickHoelck
Je Suis María Soledad Costantini
Occupation: Coordinator of the literature program at the The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (MALBA) and founder of the publishing house El hilo de Ariadna with base in Spain and Argentina. Instagram: @solcostantini Where were you born? I was born in Argentina. In one sentence what is unique about your work? I believe that my work supports writers, philosophers, poets who dedicate their entire life in trying to comprehend the human soul. Why do you do what you do? I am a publisher of books of psychology, philosophy, literature, poetry and essay writing throughout MALBA the literature department organizes conferences, book presentations, master classes, courses, performances and lectures so as to promote and transmit literature in all its formats. During the past 15 years we have received around 700 writers from all over the world. What inspires you? The love for knowledge. Describe your personal style. Classic. Your ultimate must-have. A pendant stone. What superpower would you have and why? The power to heal, because it’s a profound desire to be able to heal and comfort others. What is next for you? The challenge to keep publishing books and spreading literature in a world that is falling apart.
Je Suis Sierra Swan
Artist.
Occupation: Artist www.sierraswan.com
Instagram: @sierraswan
Personal background:
I was born in Van Nuys, California in
1978. My father, Billy Swan is a singer
songwriter and played rhythm guitar in
Kris Kristofferson's band for over 20
years. My mother, Marlu Swan was also
a songwriter for some time but mainly
she was a dancer, that's how she made
her living for most of her life,
unfortunately she passed away when
I was 24. Long story short I'm a valley
girl from Sherman Oaks :)
In one sentence what is unique about
your work?
I don't have any rules at all;
I don't care what is popular. I do what
I want musically, always.
Why do you do what you do?
Honestly, I do what I do because
I don't really know how to do anything
else better and it makes me extremely
happy.
What inspires you?
This bizarre planet inspires me.
I feel like I'm visiting, so I'm
observing all of the time. Trying to
make my experience here on earth more
interesting I guess. I'm pretty sure a
lot of people feel that way.
Describe your personal style.
My personal style is very reminiscent
of my music. I pretty much wear what I
want. I love to mix and match things up.
Considering I'm a mother of two,
I'm usually in jeans and what I like to
call a 'mom shirt' which are my
husband’s old shirts. If I'm going out,
I will put way more effort into it
although; I love vintage clothing the
most. I will buy a handful of new nice
clothes a year, My favorite designer
right now is Heidi Merrick, her clothes
are absolutely lovely but still
comfortable and super chic.
Your ultimate must-have.
My absolute must have are jeans and
house dresses that I can be seen in
public in, just in case I have to run
out, and a pair of black ballet
slippers.
What superpower would you have and why?
If I could have a super power I would
probably choose the ability to fly,
cause I mean come on, who doesn't want
to fly!? I would say read minds but I
already know how to do that;)
What is next for you?
Right now I'm writing for my next
record and I may do a few more dates
with the Smashing Pumpkins at the end
of the year, but nothing is set in
stone yet. Billy Corgan and I have been
discussing a project we would like to
do together for a long time now, so who
knows perhaps that will be in some kind
of development sometime down the road.
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