Interview with Lisa Von Enxing

q) Well, first of all please tell us a little about yourself.

a)I was born outside of Chicago. My dad is a pilot and to this day is Obsessed with flying. I spent my whole childhood in an airplane, so I think its why I love to travel so much -- I like the feeling of moving… My real name is Sidney von Enxing but my parents changed it to Lisa Enxing days later after I was born. My dad thought everyone would make fun of me with the name “Sidney”. They made fun of me anyways.

I love animals too much and wish I was vegan but I am not.

I live in Brooklyn and think it’s the jewel of the world. I am lucky to live here***

India, Japan, elephants and making things are the best!!

q) Had you always planned on being an artist [or had you other hopes]?

a)No- but I painted all the time as a kid and clearly remember I could lose myself for hours. My mom said I wanted to be a cashier.

q) Do you have a preferred medium to work on? Why?

a)Right now I love digital!! but I love it all—painting, collage, taking pictures, making books

q) How would you describe your style?

a)I have no idea? I just hope people think of the animals, its all for them, so maybe “Animal Love”…

q) Do you go through any certain processes while trying to produce your work?

a)Yes!! I live in New York City so I am on the subway a lot, I use this time for my art… I put on my music and I feel what I want to paint about and sketch the ideas. I am a huge sourcer of images and I collect everything!

q) What are you working on at present?

a)Gouache/ digital paintings/ taking pictures/ I have been painting small for awhile now and want to start painting big again***

q) What about recent sources of inspirations?

a)When I see dumb-ass humans wearing fur coats, fur trimmed jackets—makes me want to paint more!!! The animals need our help ++ this is a big tragedy going on that we can actually change. There is no need for fur anymore.

Also I collect found photographs. I just found one of my most favorite. Its of a very beautiful Spanish man, I think it might be an id photo for a prisoner card. I love it!!!

++++Animals always inspire me everyday++++

Sea Shepherds, they are the most inspiring – they are defending the whales!!!

q) What are some of your obsessions?

a)Eeeeeeee I have too many***

The *RAIN* I can never ever get enough of it***

NYC its beyond brilliant -- All animals -- my Mac! -- Indian Miniature Painting -- India and Japan -- being left handed -- Hindu glitter stickers and the Hindu deities -- Pano-prison art Rocks -- Clothes with no buttons! I do not like buttons at all and never wear them on my clothes -- I never have had any seafood and think no one should eat it //maybe a worldwide ban for a year could be nice to heal the ocean// -- omens –travelling --the movie The Royal Tenenbaums -- my pillow I use for sleeping -- making shrines – grilled cheese and onion sandwich -- the Iching and NO FUR NO FUR and NO FUR*** What the Fuck Already!!!

q) Which galleries have you shown at and which galleries would you like to show at?

a)None in NYC // just at a bar in Brooklyn, online sites and blogs. Jonathan Levine Gallery would be nice!

q) If people would like to contact you, how would you like to be contacted?

a)tibet108@gmail.com

q) Do you have any suggestions or advice for artists that are just starting out?

a)Love your process and your work – there is room for everyone *** Help Animals ***

q) Who are your favorite artists?

a) An ongoing endless LOVE list:

Birds and the nests they make for sure- they are the best and get the number one spot!

All the Indian Miniature *painters* , they are the best of the best among the humans – 15^th to 19^th century rocks!

***Franceso Clemente*** Bigfoot*, Bruno 9li, Matt Hansel, Gaia, Kenichi Hoshine, Erik Sanberg, Betsy Walton, Sashie Masakatsu, Katy Kidd, Johannes Vermeer, Michael De Feo, Evah Fan, Elizabeth Huey, Marci Washington, Josh Keyes, Ryan Mrozowski, Dan Witz, Peter Beard, Sam Flores, Case Tuneman333, Doze Green, Sarah Trigg, Wk Interact, Kiki Smith, Pierre Bonnard, Edvard Munch, Anslem Kiefer , Blek le Rat, Carlos Enriquez- Gonzalez, Arnaud Loumeau and Mark Warren Jacques*** + 1008 more….

q) What books are on your nightstand?

a)I do not like to read so I get a lot on audio, but I do have The Ten Mahavidyas by David Kinsley, No one belongs here more than you by Miranda July, Elephants on the Edge by G. A Bradshaw, The Creation by Edward O. Wilson and Alphabet City by Michael De Feo

q) To what weaknesses are you most indulgent?

a)Sleeping in and Dreaming***

q)….your contacts…

a)www.lisaenxing.com