PUSHMAG: The Active Issue

cloe hakakian
@cloehakakian
PUSH Mag: Where do you draw your inspiration from?
Cloe Hakakian: Frida Kahlo has always been my spirit
animal, but I draw my inspiration from everywhere. Mainly
from other talented artists who inspire me to push myself
and my artwork to their caliber.
P.M: Is there a specific message you aim to communicate
with your art?
C.H: Each piece I create has a unique message, but they all
share a similar vibe and feeling that I try to provoke through
bright colors and bold imagery.
P.M: How have the most recent political ongoings
affected your artwork?
C.H: Being an artist gives you the ability to create a surreal
little world to escape to within your own canvas, and I try not
to let political ongoings invade that world.
P.M: Would you consider yourself a feminist and/or
activist and why?
C.H: I wouldn’t call myself a feminist, but I do strongly
believe in supporting female artists—especially in the street
art scene where they are so underrepresented.
P.M: What messages do we need to make sure young
women are getting?
C.H: Be fearless. Confidence is everything.
P.M: What advice would you have for a young girl who
wants to pursue art?
C.H: Create constantly. Experiment. Get out of your comfort
zone. Get yourself out there. Be persistent. Never quit. p
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