Jeffrey Sims
Mysun, 2016, oil on canvas, 24" x 20"
How did you get into debt?
By accepting loans for higher education for both my BFA, and MFA.
Beads on a String, 2016, oil on canvas, 28" x 22"
How does your economic reality effect your art?
My debt prevents me from pursuing residencies that exist beyond the New York area lasting more than 2 months. I can't afford a studio space so I work from my home with limited space.
Pulling, 2016, oil on canvas, 11" x 11"
Would your work look different if you weren't in debt?:
Yes
https://vimeo.com/165695363
Tamed, 2016, mp4, 1:58
Jacobs Ladder, 2016, pencil on paper, 12" x 9"
www.jeffreyasims.com