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

The point of art is that it always has the necessity to expand because people are inherently expanding.

Now, it is much more difficult for young people coming to New York. But also when you're young, you have more time to interact with one another, to discover yourself with people of your generation.

I always say I'm Catholic - but a cultural Catholic. I wouldn't say I'm a spiritual person, although I pray every day.

Life changes a lot. I guarantee you.

When studio art started being seen as important, I joined Colab, and then I became very involved.

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.