A View From the Easel

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“Over the past decades my material has been light.”

Welcome to the 339th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, Rachelle Mozman Solano films, cuts paper, and paints in the solitude of her Brooklyn studio of over two decades.

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How long have you been working in this space?

Twenty-three years.

Describe an average day in your studio.

I work on several projects at once but organize my days so I can shift into the different works. There is some transition time needed to change gears when switching projects. Sketching and writing helps a lot to organize. I usually begin time in the studio gathering my thoughts and looking through notes. I often listen to political interviews while working. It also depends what the work is, because there are times it can be too distracting.

How does the space affect your work?

My space is narrow and this has an impact on how large I can work. The narrowness determines if I need to rent a shooting studio when making video work where there are multiple characters.

How do you interact with the environment outside your studio?

My studio is in Bedford-Stuyvesant near Pratt. I know there are many artists around, but I rarely run into people.

What do you love about your studio?

I love that over the years I have learned how to make the most of the space. The light over the seasons can be very beautiful.

What do you wish were different?

Wider, I wish the space were wider.

What is your favorite local museum?

The Brooklyn Museum. It’s a short bus ride away and I try to go often.

What is your favorite art material to work with?

I would say over the past decades my material has been light, but more recently it’s been cut paper and paint.