James Siena discusses artistic process in video interview with student correspondent Oona Zlamany
Artist James Siena participated in a video interview conducted by Oona Zlamany, a junior at Bronx High School of Science, in his Lower East Side studio. During the conversation, Siena clarified his artistic approach, stating he is "not a reductive artist but an additive artist" who takes simple forms and makes them more complex. This interview continues Zlamany's series for artcritical, where she has previously spoken with artists Leonardo Drew and David Hockney. Zlamany is recognized as artcritical's youngest correspondent. The interview was published on March 30, 2017, offering insight into Siena's technical methods and conceptual framework.
Key facts
- James Siena was interviewed by Oona Zlamany
- The interview took place in Siena's Lower East Side studio
- Siena described himself as "not a reductive artist but an additive artist"
- Oona Zlamany is a junior at Bronx High School of Science
- Zlamany is artcritical's youngest correspondent
- The interview was published on March 30, 2017
- Zlamany has previously interviewed Leonardo Drew and David Hockney
- Siena explained he takes simple forms and makes them more complex
Entities
Artists
- James Siena
- Oona Zlamany
- Leonardo Drew
- David Hockney
Institutions
- artcritical
- Bronx High School of Science
Locations
- Lower East Side
- New York
- United States