Interview with Atsuko Ishii

q)What is your name?

a)Atsuko Ishii

q) Where do you live and work

a)Paris since 1995

q)What is your creative process like?

a)Prints (etching)

q)What is your favorite medium?

a)Etching

q)What is your current favorite subject?

a)Everyday's life

q)How long does it take for you to finish a piece?

a)2 days till 1 week

q)What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

a)I did 3m2 as wallpaper

q)Are there any contemporary artists that you love?

a)Wolfgang Tilmans (photographer, I 'm not sure his family name's spell)

q)Can we buy your art anywhere?

a)Yes, in France or Japan

q)What is your best piece of advice for those who would like to rise in their level of artistry?

a)Do it everyday

q)What inspires you to keep going when the work gets frustrating or tough?

a)Do it don't think much

q)How do you describe your work to those who are unfamiliar with it?

a)Piece of everyday's life with something funny

q)What kind of training did you have which helped you achieve your current level of artistry?

a)Do it EVERYDAY

q)Is there a tool or material that you can’t imagine living without?

a)My big beautiful press for prints

q)Who are your influences?

a)I don't know… anyone

q)What inspires you to create?

a) Music

q)…your contacts…

a) atsukoici@hotmail.com