expert 2 – Joel Swanson

I spoke with Joel Swanson about the specifics on my book as well as the directions I should take this project so it can benefit my future as an artist.

He gave me great advice on what MFA programs would give me the best environment for creating mixed-media pieces. I talked to him about not wanting to specialize in “photography” per se, but a more broad art education. I want to teach some day and he gave me advice on that as well.

He gave me great feedback on my art installation; he thinks my smaller zines would be more appealing if he were to find one on the streets. He liked my typography and we talked about materials.

The conversation was mostly about my future in art education as well as advice on traveling before starting a career or a grad program.

He likes how I use “chance” in making my art, like in my books created from one frame per roll of film, or my zine taking only the lyric playing at 1:11.