We recently had the chance to connect with Spencer Patrick and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Spencer, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I’ve been running a lot. It really helps with stress, but also confirms that I can get better at something if I go into it blind but willing to learn. It’s a great break from everything. It’s hard to be on your phone when you’re out of breath.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Spencer and I am a painter currently working out of my studio in Brooklyn, NY. I create figurative work that focuses on emotion, honing in on body language and expression. This isn’t new to visual art, taking cues from how figures interact with their given environments, but I like to add in a modern twist where I can. Whether that is including brand names, current affairs, or even the latest iPhone model, I like how they stand as markers of time for in each of my pieces.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that helped me shape my world could be any number of experiences I have had in the city. The wide range of perspectives make it easy to digest as a grown up, but I think my formative years had more of an impact. I saw a lot growing up but my sense of structure around my family really shaped how I react and approach things. My parents met in photography school, so you can imagine how many baby photos we had. They hung in the living room growing up, something that I was able to view and digest. This form of encapsulating moments stuck with me, the staging, the preparation, the execution…. It was flattering yet curious- you could pose the instance however you wanted. Expression was key in each moment.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me that there’s always tomorrow. As much as today sucked there is always another opportunity to turn it around. even if it’s not tomorrow, next week, next month… you still have many years left so might as well make the most of them. Success doesn’t teach you that, for me it seems to make you want to slow time down, not look forward.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That social media matters. You’re looking at a two inch by one inch summery of my months and months of work on your phone. That’s not how it is. The painting I made is 5 feet wide and you are gonna judge my work based on your 3 second review in your palm? Miss me with that.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Working so hard. This question messed me up.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://parchpak.com
- Instagram: @parchpak
Image Credits
1. Self Reflection
2. Grounding
3. Shelock Holmes Minding His Own Business for Once
4. Artificial
5. Modern Venus
6. Supper
the titles of each work is in the file names
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