We’re looking forward to introducing you to Palmer Earl. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Palmer, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
My garden brings me a lot of joy. It always relaxes me and puts me in a better mood. There is a beautiful mesquite tree that I brought home in my station wagon and planted in 2010 that now shades most of it and I love to sit in its shade and just enjoy my plants and the birds.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Palmer Earl. I was born and raised in New York city and have lived in LA for nearly 20 years. I have learned to really appreciate and enjoy LA and still hold a place in my heart for NY where I still spend a good amount of time. I am a painter, and my work is about my experience living life as a woman, a wife and a mother and my desire for equality between the sexes.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
I lost one of my oldest and best friends in the north tower and watched as the terror unfolded like all new Yorkers did. After that I became less rigid in my life plan. It made me aware that I could die any day and that if I want to try something new that is outside of my comfort zone I should because it is a privilege to get to experiment with different paths in life like my friend never can. I probably wouldn’t have moved to LA and met my husband…
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self that I am a good enough artist to pursue a painting career with all my might. After getting my BFA from School of Visual Arts, I spent years doing other jobs like designing Christmas sweaters and shoes with a theme like Autumn, tennis or flowers. It may have been fun but I should have been building up a body of work and getting myself into shows, confident in my ability to earn a living.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
For a few years now, I have been interested in ancient civilizations where Gods and Goddesses were worshipped and women were revered. I borrow aspects of medieval illuminated manuscripts such as gold leaf, floral motifs, intricate borders and vertical formatting, to paint about the Goddess religions that my ancient grandmothers worshipped for thousands of years. I think that if we can learn about the past when women and men believed in strong female gods and their mythologies, that we can imagine and create a world that is better for everyone, especially for our daughters to come.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Dishes!, and of the other mundane and trivial things in my life like grocery shopping and paying bills and cleaning. I would spend whatever money I had available to have someone else do those things so that I could focus my time on the people that I love, making special lasting memories with them. Also, I would do a lot of painting because I would need help processing and that always helps.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.palmerearl.com/
- Instagram: @palmerearl_art
