BTrilogy: Featured Artist: Yvonne

Hardhitting. That's one way you can describe Yvonne's work. No matter what she pieces together, her art is bound to evoke some sort of emotion and/or pique some type of interest. And this only make sense because she's the same young woman who has a thing for urinals, can drop F-bombs that would compare to Hiroshima & Nagasaki, while at the same time, melt at the mention of Trey Songz and be able to list the various colors of the O.P.I. Nail Polish Collection (by country/region...). As you've concluded, she's dynamic and Btrilogy is proud to present Yvonne as your latest Featured Artist. Go ahead and read her exclusive Q&A, and don't forget to wish her a Happy Birthday! [Make sure you check out 'Take Your Ground Back'--she rants better than I could ever dream of!]

When you were young...

a) How did you spend your free time?

I never really thought about it, but I guess a lot of it did revolve around art. I did the typical childhood thing--horse back riding, lots of tutoring, no social life, but art was very dominant. I remember I would love to buy the new Crayola markers, or just watch this british show. I think it was called 'ArtAttack'. I even made a cast once and tricked my P.E. coach into skipping a class. This was before I started loving sports as well.

b) What was a recurring dream of yours?

I tend to have a lot of dreams where I'm being chased, or people want me dead. It's a bit strange, but it seems to always revolve around something with people either wanting to kill me or wanting to use me for evil. I was supposed to be this host of some unbelievable power or something. Strange, like I said, but it is great for inspiration for art work.

c) Who inspired you to/what lead you to/or at what moment did you realize you loved Art?

Well, like i said, I've always been around art. College was never a question, it was going to be art. But it was Dana Hart-Stone who really encouraged me to actually let art take over my life and Sandra Still eventually came into that picture too.

Food:

a) What's your favorite dish?

I can't describe one favorite dish, because I love all food. But I can definitely say bacon is an important food group.And breakfast meals. Those are the best.

b) Describe what food means to you

Food is life. It's all about balance. As long as you're healthy, eat what you want and when you want as long as it's balanced.

c) What type of food/meal/etc couldn't you live without?

Breakfast foods. Bacon. Steak. Red meat is VERY important in my diet.

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What is/are your Favorite...

a) Mottos to live by

Carpe Diem and Taking things day by day. Contradictory, but different mottos apply to different situations. I also like to remember that balance is important in everything

b) Culture(s) in History

Not a whole lot of culture in history that has really inspired me, but I have learned a lot from all the places and cultures I've visited over the years.

c) Song(s)

Favorite songs, that's a tough one. It fluxuates, but 'Bed' RMX with J.Holiday featuring Trey Songz is still a favorite. 'Maybe' by Everly, and 'One Love' by Trey Songz.

*If you didn't live in America (or Hong Kong), where would you settle?

I would say London because I've never been. It's close to so many other countries, and I'm going to go there for grad school. It's a plan.

*If you could do one thing out of the ordinary and not be put in an asylum, what would it be?

I'd be a guy. Everybody who talks to me for more than 10 minutes knows that I am pretty much 50% male, 50% female, but physically being a guy would be a great experience. There's a lot of things i want to try as a guy.

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*Which do you prefer? Dancing when there's music or making music while you dance?

I'd say dancing when there's music, but I catch myself dancing while doing laundry and just thinking of songs in my head. It's like one huge remixed playlist.

*Favorite line/passage/chapter from a book?

I find myself reading a lot of Young Adult books. I remember Yes Man a lot because it reminded me to say yes to a lot more things than just sit on my ass and do nothing.

*First thought when you wake up?

Generally, at school, I wake up and I lay in bed and think about what I need to do for the day. If not, i'm generally wondering if Liz still wants to have breakfast/go to the gym.

*How do you approach critiquing yours and/or other artists work?

It's funny how all my friends in art school now critique each other no matter what. We'll walk by something and start critiquing it and not notice. But I try to find something good in the work and then bring my own opinion into it. it drives me nuts when someone asks for a critique and then not take any advice because they're too arrogant to take it.

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*Bubblegum Pop, Electro Instrumental, or Soft Rock?

I'd have to say Bubblegum Pop. Anything with a good beat is the best though. I do enjoy a bit of techno, a lot of R&B but it's mostly typical teenage autotuned mainstream music that I enjoy.

*Who is the Diva?

I'd say Beyonce, but I am a bit disappointed in her Telephone video with Lady GaGa. Enough said.

*How would you describe colors?

As an artist, i'm terrible at describing colors. I find myself describing everyday objects. My nails are painted "superman Blue" right now.

*What are three things you take most pride in?

1.Being different and being okay with it.

2.Being comfortable in your own skin-that's really important. Something i'm still achieving.

3.Being able to say waht I want to say and not have someone shut me off.

*They say a picture is a thousand words--what are at least five words you want conveyed through a photo?

If i want a piece to convey a message, i'd say 1. comfort 2. something familiar 3. a message 4. i want to be able to help someone who needs inspiration 5. emotion.