Today we’d like to introduce you to Chasen Wolcott.
Chasen, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Drawing started when I was very young with my family. I’d draw family portraits, birthday cards, and with friends. Ever since those early memories, I’ve been fascinated with making art by integrating my visions into daily life. Whether it was hanging with friends skateboarding, surfing, or riding motorcycles out in the desert, all include elegant energies of flow state and creative expression I needed to translate that technical process. I wanted to learn more from past artists and teachers so I thought college would be a good idea. Going from California State University, Long Beach studying drawing and painting to my first residency in Florence, Italy. After that, I kind of had the awakening of “no one can stop me now” moment. I continued my practice through graduate school in San Francisco Art Institute and strongly building my community and mission. Recently moving back to LA, I paint in my downtown studio, have studio visits, and pop up art shows.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Some ups and downs that add to my adventure path. I wouldn’t be here today if it was a boring straight road with no bumps. Covid hit and yet has positives too. I’m more conscious about my creative process and overall health more than ever now.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Large scale acrylic and oil abstract paintings is where I’m at. Mostly on canvas, I use water and pigment as the start to open up a window to the chaos of movement. Either very big or small strokes I’ll cover the canvas not having fear of losing traction with raw playfulness and universal adrenaline. These abstract paintings also translate cultural surroundings or even personal experiences. The secret is something you have to discover in the narrative because there’s an actual story, not only to be looked at but reveal. By experimenting with these influences, I like to use a range of painterly materials as well as traditional brushes. Everything has to be in sync to bring people together and along for the ride.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Any Wes Anderson movies. Recent favorites are the books Shantaram and Seven Years In Tibet. Damn, they’re so good. I read a lot of artist exhibition statements, writings on shows, or artist’s journals too. Wherever I’m traveling in car, I’ll pop on podcasts Joe Rogan or Rich Roll.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.chasenwolcott.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poursauce/
Image Credits
Images by Chasen Wolcott and Ashlyn du Beau
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