Alyssa Kaboskey

To start, tell us about yourself. What’s your background & how did you get into making art?
I’m a 22 year old in Milwaukee fresh out of college with a bachelor of fine arts. My love for art has been evident since my preschool days, but I didn’t truly find a voice in painting until I took it more seriously and started seeing it as the driving force for my life and decisions.

What are you currently working on?
My newest body of work is for a show I have in the fall. It’s mainly an exploration of the video game Grand Theft Auto, with some current pop culture references added in. I’m following a similar line of thought as my recent thesis work, so the paintings will be reminiscent of the vaporwave aesthetic mixed with the feeling of a scrapbook page.

Where do you go to discover new work or find inspiration?
Most of my inspiration comes from my immediate surroundings or elements that come up a lot in my daily life. I like to observe and record so that leads me to focus on what’s immediately accessible and of interest; I’m mainly drawn to antique floral bouquets, miniatures, and elements of the horror genre.

Is your process project based or do you take a broad approach to your practice?
I like to take a broad approach to my artwork; I rely on my intuition to guide most of my choices and my gut to tell me when to stop.

What is a typical studio day like for you?
I’ll wake up by my cat begging me for breakfast, then slowly wake up over a coffee and youtube, and then get into painting. After that there isn’t much rhyme or reason, I’ll just go until my back hurts.

What methods do you find most productive in promoting your work?
As of now, Instagram is my favorite platform. It’s immediate and current, and where everyone I know is. Of course, applying for and participating in shows is the classic way to get your work out there.

Do you have upcoming shows or events you would like to share?
I have a solo show at Gluon Gallery in Milwaukee starting the end of September that will include my most recent work-