Nandi Barker
Art in NY
When my professor came up with the idea of the class interviewing an artist’s; at first I thought to myself “Wow Nandi you are a media and communication major this may be good practice for you”. Then I actually realized that I really don’t know any artist especially not knowing much about art. The only artist I’ve her about while growing up and hearing their names on television is Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh but, after taking Art in NY at Laguardia Community college I had a much broader mind set of different types of art and artist that I might can interview.
While looking for an artist I stumbled upon one. A sculpture student by the name of Rosa Tabar from LaGuardia College. Who had drive and passion in what she did which I adored. I than found out after emailing my professor shortly with that project that we couldn’t interview a LaGuardia student, as she repeatedly stated in class while discussing for the final project. My search to interview an artist began and I was anxious and nervous at the same time.
I started to ask around some friends if they knew any artist that will bne interested in me interviewing them for my Final art assignment. I came across a good friend of mine by the name of Gunel Gasanova a third year general illustration student with an Azerbaijan background. She attends (FIT) Fashion Institute of Technology. While interviewing Ms. Gasanov said since she could talk she started crafting. She also mentioned now at age 21 she feels like she’s suppose to be partying the night away and hanging with friends but, because of her dedication and love for art she has cut off all her social activities because her true passion and dreams that she will to fulfill one day. Gunel also stated that in five to six years she sees herself as an freelance illustrator. I also asked her “ God forbid you do not make it as a freelance illustrator?. Her answer: “I’m pretty confident my dreams will come true”.
Below there are a few sketches of Gunel Gasanova work:
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