LUCY FORD | YFDG INTERVIEW
For those who don't know you, who are you, where are you from & what is it that you do ?
My name isn't Lucy Ford. I am a black, Filipino, Hispanic and Caucasian creative. I'm 25 years old from earth and born in Kailua, Oahu for people that want specifics. I do artworks and have been for as long as I can remember.
How would you describe your childhood ?
Confusing. I didn't know my true identity because my mom was adopted into a Hare Krishna religious cult society in the 70's so I grew up Hindu.. I didn't realize that was a problem until I moved to California in predominantly christian neighborhoods. Nobody cares what you are in Hawaii, it's all family oriented and I didn't have a "social life" when I was younger. I spent time with my mom. My dad went to jail when I was 5 and didn't get out until I was 15. By that time I was already an adult doing adult things. I spent my time as a child making art. My mom tried to interest me in sports and other things but she always said I just wanted to "color". My first art studio I was six or seven. My momma cleaned out the pantry so I could have one room to myself to paint.
When did you first get into art ?
Probably in a past life. I've always been inclined to make something even with or without the means. It's like, if you're at the beach: Some want to play soccer and some want to build castles and draw in the sand.
What is the overall ideology/message that you represent as a person/artist ?
I really think that I make art as a reflex rather than a message. So my art is just a moment in my time here as an intelligent lifeform. As an artist and person I am sensitive and compulsive.
Do you think people are born artist ?
What matters more to you recognition or quality & why ?
Quality. Recognition is nice but without it I would still make art. Recognition is out of the question. I don't miss when I was more "famous". My hero is Jim Morrison, during his time he was loved and shredded by the media and he still kept to himself while doing what he felt was his purpose.
Who would you like to collaborate with/ work with ?
Kanye West. I've worked for a lot of people and he's that last on my list.
Who are some people (dead or living) that inspire you ?
Jim Morrison. All day and everyday I think to myself, what would Jim Morrison do?If you don't know who that is and you're a sonic or visual person I suggest watching The Doors live at the Hollywood Bowl 1968. Others include Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol.
What role do you feel art plays in society ?
entertainment of the senses
How has art impacted your life ?
I don't know life without making art. I've never thought about it.
What is your favorite color ?
Grey. It will compliment any color you put next to it.
What are your favorite foods ?
Lol. I love Asian food. When I wake up I want rice or yaki soba. I'm definitely conditioned to my childhood in Hawaii. I need my rice and I need my noodles. I could do with or without meat. I was raised vegetarian because of my Hindu background but I do eat meat now. I know it's bad for the environment. I do choose alternatives and prefer a veggie burger over a beef burger. I applaud vegans and would love to be one someday.
What is your favorite movie ?
Movies is a beautiful form of art I would love to work on someday. Anything by Tim Burton is on my favorite movies list. I think specifically though, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
If you could recommend a book to anyone, what book would you recommend & why ?
Most books I buy are poetry books. Poetry is so powerful in ways that storylines can never compete. Poetry is interpreted by the reader so it is much more interesting to me than a guided narrative. Lords and the New Creatures by Jim Morrison..The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is also great.
What do you like to do when you are not creating ?
That's the irony about doing art as a job is that I have to paint.. I'd like to create my own idea's when I'm not creating for others. I do love to write. I'm designing a cut and sew collection to debut on runway in March. It's very exciting for me I have sketches from when I was 9 designing cars and clothes. Specifying materials, color ways and such. I would like to start directing film and doing set design as soon as possible.
Where do you want to go that you have never been to yet & why ?
Japan. I used to do my hair and makeup like the Japanese street wear blogs in middle school. Cellphone charms, mini skirts, fishnets, tu-tu's, ponytails, chunky shoes, all that. Street-wear is much different now than it was in 2005 but I'd still love to go to Japan.
What advice would you give to an aspiring artist or general advice you would give to a person ?
Talent is pursued interest and fuck the population if they don't feel you.
What can we expect from you in the future ?
Next week I am apart of a charity event for the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA that left 12 dead in Borderline Bar & Grill. It's impossible for me to not do my part. I've been there so many times It's been my main focus to help in any way I can. The rest of the world see's the headline, tweets a thing or two and goes on about their lives but we are here still remembering our family and family friends. By definition I am a humanitarian. In February / March I have my first show at Fashion Week and it is my first time being a designer, I can't wait to see what happens. In the further future though I would like to become an art director for feature films... I don't know. I want to do everything I've ever wanted to do. Sing, dance, act, play instruments, direct, sculpt, design. I feel as if I can be good at anything. I always have been conditioned to believe that no matter what I wanted to do I was good enough to get better. I will always believe that I can do anything, so that's exactly what the people can expect from me in the future.
You can keep up with Lucy Ford via social media
https://lovelucyford.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lovelucyford
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