Interview with Ashlie Andrade
Tell us a bit about you and your creative practice.
I've been creating art since as long as I can remember. I've always doodled in notebooks, and taken interest in various mediums. Recently I've been focusing more on my writing and photography. A topic I've been exploring and working on in my art is reflecting on my coming of age and the experiences that have shaped me over the years. They are the reasons I create.
How does San Jose come through in your creative work?
San Jose means so much to me. I think growing up I never really understood how to appreciate it. As an adult I see how it gives me hope and makes me and my art feel welcome; I feel like it pushes me when I can't push myself. I am able to find inspiration throughout my community, by sharing and healing. I feel as though that transcends in my work.
In talking with San Jose artists, the issue of SPACE often comes up. What is your work space like?
My work space is often my bed where I'll write, or the streets that I find myself walking down taking pictures of things that remind me of childhood because I'm fearful that those spaces will soon be erased.
I've been creating art since as long as I can remember. I've always doodled in notebooks, and taken interest in various mediums. Recently I've been focusing more on my writing and photography. A topic I've been exploring and working on in my art is reflecting on my coming of age and the experiences that have shaped me over the years. They are the reasons I create.
How does San Jose come through in your creative work?
San Jose means so much to me. I think growing up I never really understood how to appreciate it. As an adult I see how it gives me hope and makes me and my art feel welcome; I feel like it pushes me when I can't push myself. I am able to find inspiration throughout my community, by sharing and healing. I feel as though that transcends in my work.
In talking with San Jose artists, the issue of SPACE often comes up. What is your work space like?
My work space is often my bed where I'll write, or the streets that I find myself walking down taking pictures of things that remind me of childhood because I'm fearful that those spaces will soon be erased.
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Do you feel there's a visible art/writing community in San Jose? How are you connected to it?
I do, and I feel very lucky to have discovered it. I feel very connected and empowered by those around me who are always down to create/are creating.
Is San Jose a "creative wasteland"?
San Jose being a creative wasteland is something I'll always romanticize.
What is one place in San Jose that inspires your creativity and why?
Mount Hamilton. It's my process spot.
I do, and I feel very lucky to have discovered it. I feel very connected and empowered by those around me who are always down to create/are creating.
Is San Jose a "creative wasteland"?
San Jose being a creative wasteland is something I'll always romanticize.
What is one place in San Jose that inspires your creativity and why?
Mount Hamilton. It's my process spot.
