We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kennedy Lindberg. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Kennedy, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Making art for myself and others, hanging out with my puppy Biscuit and watching movies are things that bring me joy outside of work lately. I love making things for people when they don’t expect it, and the process of making the art is relaxing to me too. My dog biscuit is still a baby and I just got her this year, she is hilarious. I’ve always loved movies and I’ve finally started going to theaters again, most recently seeing one of my favorites The Umbrellas of Cherbourg on the big screen at Trustees Theater was very exciting. A more recent was Eddington, and that was fantastic and so inspiring.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kennedy and I am a local artist in Savannah, Georgia. I graduated from SCAD as a Production/ Costume Design major in 2023 from the School of Film & TV and recently moved back to the area from Alabama. Recently, I have taken painting back up and am starting to explore different mediums again.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Having my own space to create art outside of college now has changed my approach to art and what I choose to do. I got used to assignments and now have the opportunity to make the art that I want to create and have live in my space. I enjoy not having a deadline for my personal work so I don’t feel rushed or let myself get burnt out because I can walk away from a painting whenever I need to. I am also finding out how much I’ve enjoyed creating art as gifts for others and this has opened up the possibility of doing commissions and selling art to others.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
I think a fear every young artist has at some point has to do with sharing their work and the response to it. But I’ve learned that not everyone will understand the work you put out, or even the choices you make in life. They don’t have to make sense to everyone, not even the people closest to you. But if they are what’s best for you, and if your work is true and honest to you, it will always appeal to the right people. If it doesn’t, then the work is not for them and that is okay.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I believe in peoples’ energies. And that you should only allow positive ones into your space and life.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What false labels are you still carrying?
I think a lot of people assume things about me based on two things, my accent and where I’m from. I’ve learned I have a pretty strong southern accent to people, and when I explain that I’m from Alabama, many assumptions are made. But despite these unique traits I have, I do not carry southern values or dated ways of thinking and morals. Being an artist my whole life has only led me down a path of having an open mind. Many people I grew up with find this very ‘different’ of me, but I see it as having basic human empathy for everyone outside of the bubble I grew up in.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @KennedyLindberg
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