Lolita Russo

DESCRIPTION // My piece focuses on the chromatic aspect of culture. I designed the piece to be as colourful as possible while still sticking to a general aesthetic.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I think my style is ambitious and very sharp, like a punch in the face. It is direct and lively, focusing mainly on colours.

Q: Briefly outline your creative process. What are the major steps?

A: Sometimes, I’ll plan out a piece in my head and directly initiate it. I then find that a few things need changes, and soon enough, I find myself improvising on my piece as opposed to sticking with the original plan. The important thing is this: it all works out in the end.

Q: Who and/or what influences your work and why?

A: Shows such as Cartoon Network’s ‘Powerpuff Girls’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘My Life As A Teenage Robot’, as well as artists such as Joakim Riedinger and John Kricfalusi have all played a significant role in morphing my style and approach to art.

Q: In your opinion, what is the funniest word in the English language and why?

A: Despite it having no humorous context at all, ‘neanderthal’ is probably the funniest word to me simply because of the power it holds when insulting someone. One can easily call you unattractive or stupid, but a neanderthal? That’s when the hyperbole takes over.

Q: If you built a themed hotel, what would the theme be and what would the rooms look like?

A: The theme would be entirely vintage-based and Renaissance-esque. There would be cherubs of porcelain and floral vases, and the architecture would simply scream rococo. There would be classic phonographs, radios, and landline phones. It would always smell like feminine powder and elegant perfume, and the crooning of Al Bowlly would permeate through the lobby at all times.

AGE | 15

INSTAGRAM | @egolepsy

WEBSITE | lolitarusso.crevado.com

TOOLS | FireAlpaca, VSCO