Insights From the Artist’s Perspective
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Welcome to the 302nd installment of “A View From the Easel,” where artists reflect on their workspace. This week, artists in Upstate New York share their insights. Want to participate? Check out our submission guidelines and share your studio with us!
**How long have you been working in this space?**
Since early 2024. It’s where rupture meets reflection.
**Describe an average day in your studio.**
I start late morning after important familial engagements. The studio greets me with remnants of yesterday’s work. I work on multiple sculptures at once, requiring varying settings of silence or music.
**How does the space affect your work?**
The honest, imperfect space mirrors my work’s fractured nature, allowing ideas to swell without pressure.
**How do you interact with the environment outside your studio?**
The surrounding landscape steadies me, providing a deep connection and inspiration. I’m part of a small artist collective.
**What do you love about your studio?**
I love the shifting light, the honesty, and the creative tension it holds.
**What do you wish were different?**
I wish for less stiffness and clumsiness, but I appreciate the imperfections that keep me grounded.
**What is your favorite local museum?**
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is a favorite, offering expansive artistic thought.
**What is your favorite art material to work with?**
Stone captivates me with its elemental, slow, and humbling nature, urging patience and rewarding attention.
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**Emma Gregory, Whitesboro, New York**
**How long have you been working in this space?**
Twenty-three years.
**Describe an average day in your studio.**
I work from 7 am to dinnertime, managing multiple paintings at once, often with inspiring audio content in the background.
**How does the space affect your work?**
Working in my childhood bedroom intertwines personal history with artistic practice.
**How do you interact with the environment outside your studio?**
I actively engage with the local art scene through shows and workshops, drawing inspiration from Munson and the Upstate Art Collective.
**What do you love about your studio?**
It’s more home than work, fostering creativity right where I live.
**What do you wish were different?**
I wish for more space for larger projects, often necessitating a move outdoors or to the basement.
**What is your favorite local museum?**
Munson, for its inspiring collection and commitment to the art community.
**What is your favorite art material to work with?**
Oil paint remains a favorite, allowing for exploration in texture and artistic techniques.