IAN FISHER

Painter ISSUE 0 2023 SS

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What do you do?

I am a painter, living and working in Los Angeles.

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Tell us what you love the most about your job.

Probably the surprises that happen in the studio, sitting on rooftops, and getting to
travel for “work”.

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What made you start your current job?

My parents owned a gallery when I was young which pushed me into the arts.

4

Who are the most influential persons in your life?

My wife Cindy, my family, and friends.

5

Describe yourself in 3 words

Painter, husband, friend.

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What are the things you cannot live in the most?

Toxicity, manipulation, lies.

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What are three things you cannot live without?

The people I love, my work, a comfy bed.

8

What makes you feel good?

Fresh sheets, a hot shower, the sun on my face, the feel of a well tailored suit, a good embrace.

9

What are the essential things you wear?

A nice pair of boots, jeans, and t-shirt.

10

What do you always have on you?

Cell phone, wallet, keys, wedding ring.

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Tell us about your morning routine.

Wake up, tuck my wife in, coffee, and check messages.
If I’m being good, gym.

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What do you get immersed in, losing track of time?

Definitely painting. time behaves differently when I am pulled into the work.

13

What is the ultimate luxury for you?

Staying at a fancy hotel with my wife without worry.

14

When do you feel stimulated or inspired?

When I'm looking at art, or something beautiful in nature.
A really good meal.

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What were you passionate about when you were younger?

Friends, sports, music, movies. art too!

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What is your favorite color?

Really difficult question. Cadmium Orange?
Alizarin crimson?
Maybe this blue l've been working on?

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What is the most important decision you have made in your life?

Personally meeting and marrying my wife. Professionally, probably removing the
horizon line from my painting, and realizing that its the painting itself that dictates my decisions.

18

What was the most moving moment in your life?

You guys have me thinking about my wife a lot!
Walking down the aisle at our wedding, I was overcome with happiness.
It was a struggle to contain my joy.

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Please tell me about the books or movies that you were engrossed in when you were a child.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Little Mermaid, The neverending Story, lots of comics.

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What is the most recent book you have finished reading?

In the Dust of this Planet by Eugene Thacker.

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Who is your favorite author?

Cormac McCarthy.

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What are your three favorite books on your bookshelf?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
A Theary of /Cloud/ by Hubert Damisch

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Where would you like to go for a trip?

I would love to visit Japan. :)

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Where is your favorite hotel?

Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy.

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What is the most memorable place you’ve visited?

Last year we went to Italy while I had an exhibition with my gallery,
Gallery Elle. They spoiled us and made us feel very special.

26

What is your favorite recent song?

K-Pop by Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, & The Weekend.

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Who’s your favorite singer?

Too many to choose from.

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What is the one song you can listen to all the time?

Rosa Parks by Outkast.

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Which movie do you watch over and over again?

Jurassic Park

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What are your three favorite movies?

many many to choose from but I’ll say just off the top of my head:
Point Break
Moonstruck
The Birdcage
- just to name a few. so many good ones!

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What are some of your favorite movies you’ve seen recently?

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.
The Banshees of Inisherin
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

32

When you meet someone for the first time, what is the first point that catches your eye?

Just making eye contact, shaking their hand and feeling their energy.

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What is the best advice you have received from people?

Be a good person, work hard, and show up

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What do you wear in bed?

My jammies!