At Home with Dezcjon
Meet Dezcjon Lathrop – Art Instructor at Able ARTS Work. We interviewed Dezcjon about his adjustment to quarantine life. Here’s what a creative mind is up to.
What are you doing?
Working, painting, & doing my best to stay creative & be ready for the opportunities that are presented when lockdown is over.
What are you reflecting on?
Life, my blessings, my art, & growing.
What’s looking different these days?
Traffic, stores, & my hair.
What are you listening to? Share a playlist!
*checks Spotify’s recently played*….The New Toronto 3 by Tory Lanez, Los Angeles Is Not For Sale Vol.1 by Don Kennedy, Out The Trunk by Larry June, No Pressure by Nipsey & Bino….& Bryson Tiller’s new song “Slept On You” been on repeat too.
What are you watching?
Every 2019 & 2020 movie I can find online that I was too busy to go see when they came out, Black-ish, Animal / Nature documentaries, & art tutorials (so I can make some cool ones for Able ARTS)
What are you eating (and drinking, cooking?)
Takeout, fish, chicken, spinach, potatoes, junk I shouldn’t, water, & gatorade.
What are you learning?
In order to execute most of our art class activities I typically have to try them & see if/how it’ll work, what challenges clients could possibly encounter, alternative materials to use, & etc. so the virtual class experience has been a learning process for me…..“In learning you will teach & in teaching you will learn” -Phil Collins
What’s the silver lining in this?
The ecosystem, nature, & the animals seem to be flourishing & doing well. I think that’s cool! It’s like Mother Nature got a spa day….I also hope this time has brought families closer & makes them more reliant on each other.
If you could FaceTime with anyone right now, who would it be be? Â
My muse, my love, my queen....Jasmine.
Favorite part of working with Able ARTS?
Seeing the power of art & what it can do for people’s life & well being. I believe everyone has the right to create & express theirselves & it’s a great feeling to help the individuals we do. I've honestly never have had a job this rewarding when it comes to stuff like that & I appreciate it.
Favorite Able ARTS artist, artwork, song, etc?Â
My favorite Able ARTS artwork would have to be me & Carlos’ mural at EPI. I completed that project as a visiting artist/volunteer & it gave me the opportunity to see what Able ARTS does first hand & I was amazed. Quite some time later it was a blessing to return to the program as part of the team, welcomed back with open arms, & to be able work where it all began for me. I'd have to say all of Able ARTS' artists are my favorite because they all inspire me on a regular basis & it's appreciated.
