Three and a half years later… I’m so grateful that you froze this moment in time. This piece is golden. So many emotions and tears…even still. We’re still lost. 💔 Hope? Not so sure, just grateful to still witness it all. Yeah, hopeful.
I'm a professional artist and designer (in TX, from Chicago - heart belongs to NYC). I know I survived and thrived in 2020, it's surviving 2021 that's depleting me. I would give just about anything to be in NY, even during the pandemic. NY feeds my spirit more than any place I've been/lived so far. To all the artists out there struggling to hold on to your sanity and creativity - KEEP HOLDING ON!!! The world needs us - artists!
Yes! The world NEEDS artists. Especially now in 2021 while the pandemic is still hanging on. What part of Texas are you in? I'm in Ennis, south of Dallas.
What a sensitive and insightful interview. Fred and I were close before he left California for New York He had a loft he built on top of his bedroom, it was cramped and dark but he used to paint me by moonlight after we'd return from seeing a bunch of punk bands at the Vex. It brings me joy to see him in his bright garden among his botanical comrades
what a great video. yes, artists are the virus of gentrification.. the death of art in so many ways. and werent the 80s amazing not only in NY but everywhere
Three and a half years later…
I’m so grateful that you froze this moment in time. This piece is golden. So many emotions and tears…even still. We’re still lost. 💔
Hope? Not so sure, just grateful to still witness it all. Yeah, hopeful.
Thanks Sophia Kayafas for this fascinating content- beautifully done!
I'm a professional artist and designer (in TX, from Chicago - heart belongs to NYC). I know I survived and thrived in 2020, it's surviving 2021 that's depleting me. I would give just about anything to be in NY, even during the pandemic. NY feeds my spirit more than any place I've been/lived so far. To all the artists out there struggling to hold on to your sanity and creativity - KEEP HOLDING ON!!! The world needs us - artists!
Yes! The world NEEDS artists. Especially now in 2021 while the pandemic is still hanging on. What part of Texas are you in? I'm in Ennis, south of Dallas.
We couldn't agree more: the world needs artists! All our best to you in Texas.
So impressive!! Yes ...The World needs us ARTIST!!
Absolutely- now more than ever- the world needs Artists!
Just finding this gem in November 2021 and its still so pertinent. Beautiful presentation. Thanks!
Thank you for watching, Mary!
He reminds me of a bad-boy artist I knew in CO who enjoyed his plants too. Miss him...
What a sensitive and insightful interview. Fred and I were close before he left California for New York He had a loft he built on top of his bedroom, it was cramped and dark but he used to paint me by moonlight after we'd return from seeing a bunch of punk bands at the Vex. It brings me joy to see him in his bright garden among his botanical comrades
That's such a sweet memory. Glad you were able to find this video -- and hope you kept some of those paintings!
finally an artist who owns up to his responsibility of being the seeds of gentrification
Her.
Great interview!
10 outa 10!!!!!
ps: thank you Sophia Kayafas
Wonderful artwork and presentation
what a great video. yes, artists are the virus of gentrification.. the death of art in so many ways. and werent the 80s amazing not only in NY but everywhere