Meet Kayla Myers
Q&A
Q: What city were you born in?
A: Boston
Q: Where do you currently live?
A: West Roxbury
Q: What was the inspiration behind this art installation?
A: I wanted to document local businesses in the Allston/Cambridge that have played a major role in bringing culture to their community for years.
Q: What inspired the community workshop? What did you hope the community would get out of the workshop?
A: I was inspired to chose wheat pasting and collage because I truly admire the process of applying layers in an abstract form. I hope while participating in this workshop the community will feel free to express themselves through collage making. It will be super cool to see how everyone’s pieces will contribute to the bigger picture.
Q: Where else can people find your work?
A: I have a website, goldlemons.net and a studio page on instagram @goldlemons.studio
Q: Where do you get inspiration? Who are a few artists that you admire?
A: I find inspiration from my environment. Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Dali, Elaine De Kooning to name a few.
Q: What is your favorite public art piece in the area?
A: I must say, Sam Fish has a pretty cool mural at Zone 3.
Q: If it was your turn to host book club, which title would you choose?
A: The cozy girl book club.
Q: Favorite place to eat in Allston/Brighton?
A: Lone Star Taco. The queso is 10/10
Q: Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow?
A: Problak
Q: What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years?
A: Consistency is key.
