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Emerging artist Bari Ziperstein is a site-specific sculptor,
photographer, and ceramicist. Her
artistic practice is engaged with the architectural history of Los Angeles and
can be read as an investigation of how urban landscapes are defined by
consumerism. She also knows a
thing or two about vintage, home interiors and has shown several times in the
last year. Did I mention she’s
really cool and funny too?
What is your current state of mind?
My state of mind would be a reflection of my color-coded iCalendar on any given day – it looks as if Rainbow Bright had a field day. With in each block of color, I mentally switch between holding multiple jobs, yoga classes, and a rigorous studio practice. Within the chaos of multi-tasking, I’m seeking a more sustainable life professionally and personally in a difficult historic economic time where adaptability and collaboration seems crucial. Because of the down market, it’s imperative for me to remain artistically visible, reconnect with my peers/mentors, and to be evermore inventive with in the studio practice despite the demands of my day-to-day schedule.
Where your parents supportive of your artistic tendencies?
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, at an early age I knew more about the history of architecture, music, antiques and design than art history because of my parent’s devotion to collecting mid century modern décor and vintage clothing. Although my parents have always been supportive and nurtured my artistic pursuits, they currently struggle with understanding the ramifications and reality of choosing a life in the arts from monetary concerns to my often-erratic schedule. We engage in difference through in depth conversations where I help fill in the gaps of the differences between a stereotypical emotionally erratic artist known through the lens of popular culture from the intentions of a committed professional working contemporary artist. Despite their ongoing support and length discussions, part of me will always be an orphan to their lifestyle choices.
My state of mind would be a reflection of my color-coded iCalendar on any given day – it looks as if Rainbow Bright had a field day. With in each block of color, I mentally switch between holding multiple jobs, yoga classes, and a rigorous studio practice. Within the chaos of multi-tasking, I’m seeking a more sustainable life professionally and personally in a difficult historic economic time where adaptability and collaboration seems crucial. Because of the down market, it’s imperative for me to remain artistically visible, reconnect with my peers/mentors, and to be evermore inventive with in the studio practice despite the demands of my day-to-day schedule.
Where your parents supportive of your artistic tendencies?
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, at an early age I knew more about the history of architecture, music, antiques and design than art history because of my parent’s devotion to collecting mid century modern décor and vintage clothing. Although my parents have always been supportive and nurtured my artistic pursuits, they currently struggle with understanding the ramifications and reality of choosing a life in the arts from monetary concerns to my often-erratic schedule. We engage in difference through in depth conversations where I help fill in the gaps of the differences between a stereotypical emotionally erratic artist known through the lens of popular culture from the intentions of a committed professional working contemporary artist. Despite their ongoing support and length discussions, part of me will always be an orphan to their lifestyle choices.