Allan Wexler's Self-Built Studio in Southold, New York, Featured in A View From the Easel

Allan Wexler is the focus of the 359th installment of A View From the Easel, a Hyperallergic series where artists discuss their workspaces. Wexler works in a studio he designed and built himself in the woods of Southold, New York, on Long Island's North Fork. After living part-time in the area for decades, he and his wife purchased four acres of woods in 2001. Trained as an architect, Wexler completed the studio in 2006 and the house in 2009. He also maintains a small studio in Brooklyn. His daily routine begins with coffee made in a La Pavoni Espresso maker, followed by a one-minute walk through the woods to the studio by 9am. He typically works Monday through Friday and often weekends, taking breaks for walks, the beach, or trips back to the house. Surrounded by past and current works and yard sale collections, he finds inspiration for new work. He listens to public radio until 2pm, then switches to music on Spotify. When feeling stagnant, he changes the music—for example, from Bach's Goldberg Variations to a Mozart opera—to renew his energy. The series invites artists to submit their workspaces via Hyperallergic's guidelines and a Google form, welcoming all mediums, including home studios.