Stella Im Hultburg Returns With Bloom

1xRUN Thru Interview
Bloom by Stella Im Hultberg

1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece, is the original still for sale? Was it created solely for this release or was there an original piece created?
Stella Im Hultberg: I made this piece for the Scope Art fair this past December for Thinkspace Gallery’s show there, where the original was sold. It is a part of a loose series I’ve been exploring since moving to Portland, inspired by all the nature and flora here.

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1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had? If so how did it fit into that given grouping?
Stella Im Hultberg: It’s not a specific part of any theme but a part of this loose series I’ve been doing unconsciously as of late. In my early career almost 10 years ago, I used a lot of ink. I’ve been meaning to go back to the medium, utilizing its immediacy and its somewhat unpredictable nature for a while. I’ve been studying old Asian (Korean) ink art, and it’s really been inspiring me, paired with the surrounding nature here in Portland.

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1xRUN: What materials did you use to create this piece?
Stella Im Hultberg: Original piece was made with Sumie Ink, Watercolor, Crayons, & Gesso on Wood.

1xRun: When was this piece created?
Stella Im Hultberg: 2014.

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1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Stella Im Hultberg: The idea was just kind of natural… I wanted something light.

1xRun: How long did the piece take?
Stella Im Hultberg: Ever since I had a baby, I can’t work long stretches so I work 30 minutes to an hour everyday…ish. This piece probably took about 1.5 months that way.

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1xRun: What is unique about this piece?
Stella Im Hultberg: It’s my first piece (for a gallery) that I used ink on gessoed panel.

1xRun: Why should people buy this print?
Stella Im Hultberg: It’ll brighten your day everyday!

1xRun: Describe the print in one gut reaction word.
Stella Im Hultberg: Lush.

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1xRun: Fill us in on what you’ve been up too since our last release?
Stella Im Hultberg: I had a baby at home in Brooklyn, then moved west coast to Portland Oregon, the said baby became a 14 month old, lost a lot of sleep. It’s been great!

1xRun: Where can we find you?
Stella Im Hultberg: WebsiteInstagram @stellaimhultberg – FacebookTwitter

-1xRUN