Andra Ursuta

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potrait by Jeremy Liebman

MAURIZIO CATTELAN’s women artists interview series
in collaboration with MARTA PAPINI

potrait by JEREMY LIEBMAN

All artworks courtesy of Massimo de Carlo and Ramiken Crucible

 

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — When did you start thinking of yourself as an artist? Is it something you can desire when you’re a child, such as being an astronaut or a dancer?
ANDRA URSUTA — I didn’t know you could be an artist when I was a child. It was not a concept that existed in my environment. I still don’t feel comfortable calling myself one to my face.

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How would you describe your practice?
ANDRA URSUTA — Hatred followed by self-loathing. Also, a shame spiral.

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How do you start a work? Opening a new tab, opening a new book, opening a new Skype conversation, or…?
ANDRA URSUTA — I have…