An interview with HS Molly Landreth
Posted in Winter '07 Hot Shots on March 6th, 2007 by AliceWhat to say about Hot Shot Molly Landreth’s work…see my original post here. An early submission spotlight this edition, her work, and I think all of the panelists would agree, is incredibly compelling. Shortly after appearing on HHS! she popped up on Panelist Jörg Colberg’s Conscientious. And, starting tomorrow, you can see the work live at the gallery! A true west coaster, she was born in Northern California, educated in Southern, and now resides in Seattle. She complains of the rain and plans to hunt down some sun before the spring passes her by. She’ll be happy to know that rather than rain, New York has some snow in store for her tomorrow.
Where were you trained, if anywhere?
Scripps College in SoCal…then School of Visual Arts in New York.
What do you do to pay the bills?
I’m an artist’s assistant and I do freelance work…mainly for bands and local artists around Seattle.
What led you to photography over other mediums?
It just happened. I still love all that other stuff….but I’ll leave it to other kids to do it right.
What is your guiltiest tech pleasure?
Can I see what other people put on this one first?
Do you have any other creative talents?
1. animal impressions––the running spider really gets a party started.
2. rhythmic gymnastics
3. crafty time things
What image is permanently etched into your brain and thank goodness for it?
Sick of Goodbyes by Robert Frank
Who are three of your favorite living artists?
Robert Frank, Gerhard Richter, Banksy
What does the spring and beyond have in its forecast for you?
Trying to finish this project. I’ve had a new, wonderful response from folks wanting to be a part of this and it’s very exciting! And roaming through California with my girlfriend and her sister, trying to find some sun. So sick of all the rain.
Share 3 of your favorite links with us.
www.keavylandreth.com
www.landrethriffle.blogspot.com
www.douglandreth.com
plug. plug. plug.
Anything about you––exciting news, oddball facts, or otherwise––that we should know?
I can’t ever really eat enough toast with peanut butter and apricot jam. I’m messier that I should be….messier than anyone should be. But I’m really trying to be better. I swear. I’ll be attending Review Santa Fe in May which I’m super excited about. I’ll be weeeeeezing my way through my second half marathon in April. ow! ow! ow! I can wiggle my ears. I get really red when agitated, embarrassed or intoxicated even a wee bit. You’ll see.







