We met Lane Walkup at American Apparel's Maker Mondays in Seattle and now we're obsessed with her work. The Portland-based metal artist not only sculpts metal wire to decorate your home, but your body too. Intrigued? Us too.
The powerhouses at AA gave attendees an opportunity to learn the tricks of Lane's trade. If you weren't able to make the event, we have the Q+A, a photo recap, and snaps of Lane's work below:
Describe your style in 3 words.
A: Easy, DIY, modern
How did you get into welding/metal work?
A: My dad has always done metal work and I asked him to teach me one day, I haven't stopped since!
Tell us about your creative process?
A: I jot down or sketch anything I like that pops into my mind. I really enjoy flipping through my journals and piecing together ideas from them.
What about the PORTLAND inspires you?
Being able to drive just a little ways outside of the city in any direction and see every landscape I could want. And the sunsets.
Style icon?
Grace Jones, M.I.A.
Favorite Artist?
Calder, Flavin, Cy Twombly
Song On Repeat?
The New Stone Age- Ochestral Manoeuvers in The Dark, D'Angelo- Really Love, Rihanna- Needed Me, Gary Numan- M.e.
Your key to success?
Being antsy when I'm not busy, it's a blessing and a curse. I am constantly making up new projects, photos or videos even if they're just for fun!
