Interview with multimedia artist Joan Raspo
Joan Raspo is a California-based multimedia artist who is obsessed by illusion. She strives to “trick” the viewer’s eye to see reality through the lens of magic. Joan believes art is an opportunity for discourse and engagement—she wants you to talk about her work and talk to it. Her multi-faceted art practice is crafted to build drama and tension that invites interaction with you. We have conducted an interview with her. How long have you been an artist, educator and film director? Prior to relocating to the west coast, I lived in New York City for fifteen years working as a live action director in the film and television industry. While directing commercials, I taught at Parsons The New School for Design for over seven years. I came to California to be a teaching fellow at the University of California in Santa Cruz—this opportunity afforded me more time to work as an artist. Teaching informs my own personal work in deeply satisfying ways Which is one of your favourite expr...