Q: Pablo, looking back at your time with us, what were some of the highlights?

P: Definitely getting to work outside of my comfort zone and allowing myself to thrive in the uncomfortable moments of stepping away from charcoal and immersing myself in a new medium and a new way of working.

Q: You’ve led numerous open studio sessions during your time here. Can you share a memorable moment from these? 

P:Getting to hear the response of the work is always something I look forward to, sometimes I’ll admit I get nervous, I think to myself what if it doesn’t get the response I was hoping for but luckily in the end, it all worked out.

Q:How have you seen the digital art space evolve during your time with us? -Mainly for my work, I tend to lean more toward the traditional side of art. However, as my practice has matured, I find myself using these digital materials to help make the drawings and allow me to play with a concept before fully committing to it on wood.
What do you feel has been your greatest contribution to our organization? 

P: I feel that as artists, our contribution to any program is innovating. Taking advantage of a program to do something that you wouldn’t normally do which I hopefully did. 

Q:During your open studio, you interacted with many aspiring artists. What advice did you find yourself giving most often? 

P:Always focus on the work and don’t stress over exhibits or setbacks. If you want to be a working studio artist then do it, make a space for yourself, have a set of hours dedicated to the work, and act as if you already are that thing you want to become and the universe has a way of acknowledging your efforts and will present opportunities for you. Just do it for the love of it.

Q:As you transition out of our organization, what are you most excited about for your future? 

P:I don’t know what the future holds for me, I have many projects lined up for the rest of the year so I’m excited to see what comes out of that and I hope it all goes well.

Q:Finally, if you could describe your experience with us in three words, what would they be?

P:Magical, transformative, and hopeful.