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Robert Lazzarini with 2001-2002 Youth Insights participants
after his talk with them at Artist's + Youth: A Dialogue. |
We had the opportunity to meet artist Robert Lazzarini on April
12, 2002, at Artists + Youth: A Dialogue. We had a conversation
with him about his work, which was on display in the 2002 Biennial.
Robert Lazzarini told us about the process, including the mathematical
aspect of distorting his objects. Lazzarini was friendly and kind
enough to answer all of our questions.
Robert Lazzarini, a psychological artist, distorts everyday objects,
such as shoes and chairs (and some not so everyday objects such
as skulls) into mind-bending proportions.
RESPONSES/ OPINIONS OF THREE YOUTH INSIGHTS PARTICIPANTS:
Shabana: "Everyone was crazy for Robert Lazzarini and his
telephone booth when my group interviewed him. He is a great guy,
funny and complex. His work is far from simple and his process he
usually uses are very complex, which shows his dedication. It's
surprising because his work is amazing yet usually challenging."
Christina: "I was so amazed with Lazzarini's telephone booth,
that I couldn't wait to have a dialogue with the artist himself.
Lazzarini was so friendly and explained his process so well, I felt
like I really understood how he made his pieces. I love how Lazzarini
really plays with the mind, and challenges you to think beyond what
you're used to."
Kiran: "After learning about how meticulous and crazy the
techniques Lazzarini uses I had a new respect for him. His work
isn't cheap to make, and there are a million different stages and
prototypes before the finished project, which goes to show how dedicated
to his work he is, he puts it before all else."
© 2001 Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York
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