I've been very lucky being in New York. While there are many things that have impacted my life, I have been able to stay here and do my own work.

Prior to my father's death, I was having a hard time committing to a career as an artist, but that's not because of who he was - it was because of who I am. It's true, though, that I felt I shouldn't compete with him, and that those feelings went away after he died.

Making art is a lot about just seeing what happens if you put some energy into something.

You can have fantasies about having control over the world, but I know I can barely control my kitchen sink. That is the grace I'm given. Because when one can control things, one is limited to one's own vision.

Art is a reflection of everything that impacts your life.

My support system is simple - people and time. The miracle of other people in your life.

I first had no interest in figuration whatsoever.