As an artist, I hope for my viewers to know as much of me as they can through my work, and have always taken an interest in rare representations of bedrooms and private spaces of artists whom I admire. In terms of gathering more information about the artist, I feel that drawing or painting one’s own private space says a lot more than creating a self portrait, seeing as we gather not only factual information about the contents of a living space, but are also able to see it through the lens of the person who lives there.
This is an example of a space that I have (specifically my bedside table) that I feel shows a lot of what I might experience or prioritize. Creating works about my own life is not only a way of documenting the experiences that I have in this culture/generation, but is also one of the most insightful forms of self-reflection that I’ve found–as well as a quite fun drawing exercise. In addition, literally drawing from real life experiences and seeking out the beauty in them prevents anything from becoming mundane. What’s in your space?
Artist- Julianna Chavez
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