How did you get into making art?
When I was an undergrad studying literature, all of my friends were involved in the student press. I wanted to be a part of it, but I was not a journalist, so I started doing editorial cartoons.
Nancy Friedland
Nancy Friedland on shifting subjects & color palettes, exploring the depth of visual information in the snow, & finding connections between paintings.
What are you currently working on?
Lately I’ve been painting snow. I love snow – there are so many colors to explore. It’s the perfect antidote to the dog days of summer.
I’m always trying to connect my next painting to my last painting, trying to imagine a room where each one speaks to the one beside it, creating a montage.
Nancy Friedland
What inspired you to get started on this body of work?
My last major body of work was very warm and pink… Now I’m living in cool blues and greeny grays that act as a pallate cleanser.
Do you work on distinct projects or do you take a broader approach to your practice?
I’m always trying to connect my next painting to my last painting, trying to imagine a room where each one speaks to the one beside it, creating a montage.
What’s a typical day like in your studio?
It often takes me a little while to get going, I waste some time puttering, tidying, scrolling. But once I get my brushes out and my apron on, I pick up where I left off the day before.
Who are your favorite artists?
Mamma Andersson, Noah Davis, Marlene Dumas, Alex Katz, Jean Shin, Kris Knight, Eric Fischl, Sylvia Sleigh
Where do you go to discover new artists?
Art fairs, galleries, instagram, museums, other artists
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