Helen Rice

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1.From where do you draw the inspiration for your art?
I tend to get obsessed with things- there’s a lot of repetition in my
work- i find a lot of inspiration online, i work a lot and i’m on the
computer all the time. i’ve started collecting images of stuff stuck
to walls. Stuff like paper and ribbon and cat hair and drawings and
torn things. That’s been my inspiration for a while.

2.People recognize you as a successful designer but don’t know you
well as an artist. What’s it like for you having a bit of a hidden
side with your artwork?
That’s nice, um, I guess I don’t like talking too much about my art. I
tend to start making things up on the spot and it can be dangerous-
but I’ve always made art. It inspires my design aesthetic and it’s a
relief to do something that I have complete control over. It’s also a
great way to spend time.

3.What style would you say your art is? Why do you choose to use that style?
There is definitely an attempt to make art that is vague.  I try to
stop before it’s too late. I prefer squares to circles most of the
time. I like things to look empty sometimes. I like messy things. I
have no idea what style that all adds up to.

4.What are your feelings going into the show?
I’m really nervous- what if no one shows up- i will have to drink all
of the champagne.

5.What do you think people should be most excited about seeing?
I drew a mouse on one of my pieces. It will be hard to find. That
should be exciting.