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Q&A with William Asman
posted: March 3, 2010
Who are you and what do you do? I am an artist and I make pictures. I relocated from New Jersey to Weaverville this past July, 2009.
Why do you do what you do? I feel it's what I need to do to keep me sane. I constantly see shapes and things that inspire me. Art, like with every artist, is my way of communicating what I see.
Describe your process? My pictures begin with shapes--breaking up the space of the two dimensional plane on which I work into an interesting composition. Composition being the most important aspect of a picture for me. The subject matter comes from things that fit those spaces, but also are things that are of interest me at that moment. The subject often comes by way of stream of consciousness. I have no theme so I am free to explore wherever the shapes and my mind take me.
What’s your background? I've always been a free spirit and experimenter. Never afraid to try new things and view the world from different perspectives which I feel has contributed to a uniqueness of my expression as an artist.
Do you have any formal training or are you self taught? I received my formal training at the School of Visual Arts ( SVA ) in New York City.
How long have you been an artist? How did you get started? I've been an artist, since as a child, I was first able to draw. My father was an artist and for me it was a way of life.
How important is geography to your identity as an artist? Geography is of no importance to me except that different places have a different feel and I see different things. The pictures still come from my own experience in relating to those things, not where they are.
Who first influenced you artistically? Paul Klee, Picasso, and my father.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Getting this far and being able to devote full time to my art.
What role does the artist have in society? Art has a great role in society. Without the artist, society would be strictly functional and bland.
Do you have any words of advice for aspiring artists? Know yourself. Have a philosophy. Do what you feel, not what you feel people want. And devote time out of each day, even if it's only five minutes, to your art.
What is the price range of your work? $45.00 to $2000.00
You can visit William Asmans studio this spring during the Weaverville Art Safari, April 24 - 25.
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