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characterized by realistic stories invaded by strange and otherworldly elements. They’re not<br />
fantasy or science fiction, they don’t take place on other planets or far in the future, but right<br />
here and now. They’re incredible stories on a completely feasible, normal back drop. I love<br />
that idea because it kind of mirrors the ways our brains can go haywire and create unrealities<br />
in the human mind. In particular I love Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Jorge Luis Borges- their<br />
stories are the kind that you never really get to the bottom of. If you’ve ever been really pummeled<br />
by a huge wave at the beach, tumbled end over end and couldn’t figure out which way<br />
was up- reading Borges is like that. I’m always looking for that sensation, in everyday life, in<br />
literature and art, and in my own work. Right now I’m working nonstop to finish this series<br />
for my first gallery show in January and making my living as a bartender. In my free time I’ve<br />
been watching a lot of X-Files and David Lynch, and planning future travel.<br />
I discovered your art via your lovely Tumblr (URL:http://astrallove.tumblr.com/) where<br />
you have some amazing stuff collected. Not only from yourself but also other artists. What’s<br />
your opinion about the modern way of “sharing” art in blogs and social media networks?<br />
I love art and the internet! I live in a smallish city, and the art scene is small as well. I really<br />
love Sacramento because it’s very nurturing for artists, and the community is very close knit<br />
and supportive. On the other hand, it sometimes lacks diversity and motivation. Things like<br />
Tumblr and Flickr give small artists the opportunity to show their work to a larger audience.<br />
I’ve found so many artists that I wouldn’t have known otherwise, and of course I would never<br />
be doing this interview if someone hadn’t found my Flickr page and blogged about it!<br />
If you could meet one famous artist and hang out with them for a night (regardless if they<br />
are still alive or not) who would it be and why?<br />
They would all be writers! Aside from Marquez and Borges, who I already mentioned, I<br />
would probably go with Haruki Murakami, a contemporary Japanese writer. His books are<br />
pure dreams. I’m sure he would have plenty of magic stories to tell me.<br />
NB<br />
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