THE QUESTIONS with artist Chelsea Kinch
Where were you raised? Has the landscape of that place influenced your work in any way?
I was raised in Rhode Island. I love Rhode Island and I feel like having that beating through me spills into the work. It’s such a salt of the earth place, people are raw and have grit. I can say the same about my paintings.
What book are you reading?
On Earth We are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
What was the last thing you fell in love with?
Italy
How do you re-charge your creative battery?
Travel and time in nature
What do you love most about yourself?
My heart and never ending quest for self discovery. I am a bit obsessed with the inner journey, reflecting and healing- although I think that many artists feel that way.
When and where were you happiest?
I remember being really happy during my 29th year on Maui. I had just gotten through a heap of therapy and trauma work and was really starting to feel light and grateful for all past versions of myself.
We have 24 hours in your city... what should we do?
We should surf a little baby wave, find a waterfall after, get some poke and watch sunset.
What do you most dislike?
When people are unkind
What do you do for yourself when you’re having a hard day?
Try and take the pressure off and sit with whatever is coming up. Call one of my very amazing friends.
Before I die I want to....
Leave the important people in my life with lots and lots of love.
All photos courtesy of Chelsea Kinch
