Vicki Sher

Where are you from and where do you reside?

I live and work in Brooklyn. I was born in Washington D.C, but grew up in the New York area.

To what extent does language play a role in your work?

I really appreciate a well-crafted sentence and word play. Connecting words to my images helped to pin down the romantic narrative I was pursuing at the time. Currently I prefer the narrative to stay open.

How important is spontaneity in your art?

Very important. I can feel it when I am forcing the work to happen, and I never make anything I value that way. It can be hard to summon up spontaneity in the middle of the studio day, but being patient and waiting for a feeling of excitement and urgency, and moving forward without hesitancy, is hugely important.

How do you see your art evolving in the next 10 years?

Who knows! I think I’m settling into a way of working; a set of ideas about line, color, interior life. Things feel very fluid right now, but it can always change.

I really appreciate a well-crafted sentence and word play. Connecting words to my images helped to pin down the romantic narrative I was pursuing at the time. 

You have curated a few exhibitions. How have these experiences influenced your work or visa versa?

Curating has been exciting and fun for me. I’ve loved meeting a lot of great artists and being forced to take stock of what speaks to me in a concrete way. It has affected my own work over time as I now see my work in direct dialogue with these other artists I like.

What is your “motto” or favorite quote?

I’ve actually had a few over the years. Right now it’s"Create what you wish existed."