Charles White interviewed Kathy Laio for his blog
MW Capacity. They talk about her start in the field, her daily inspirations and influences. In response to the question about the role of drawing in Laio's work she responded
I think about drawing through printmaking. I draw in my painting and I paint in my drawing. Every time I want to push my work forward, I draw. I rarely make sketches but I do draw directly into my work, to make changes, to move things around, to open up space.
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| Kathy Laio, “Sunbathing”, 2013, collage and gouache on paper, 14″ x 18″ |
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| Kathy Liao, “The Next Step”, 2013, oil on canvas, 72″x 48″ |
