Ever since her first solo show at Giant Robot NY, we have been fans of Caroline Hwang. The characters she creates are mysterious and aloof and just the right bit of fashionable. A busy artist with clients such as The New York Times, Real Simple, Bust, The Postal Service (the band), among others (not to mention her underground supper club), she took some time out of her schedule to chat with us. Friends, meet Caroline.
Where do you live? Clinton Hill in Brooklyn, New York.
What's the best thing about where you live? The trees, the community, and the ever changing neighborhood. And I finally have places to go eat that's not a bodega, Chinese fast food, or a Kennedy Fried Chicken.
What do you do? I paint, illustrate, and make things.
From top left, clockwise: Silkscreened print, circa 2006; Wounded But Not Broken, Giant Robot NY installation; The Pennsylvania Gazette; The New York Times
Tent or hotel? A YURT! I ideally would like a tent, but I just don't think I'm good without a shower. I don't feel normal. A yurt has the feel of a tent but the pleasures of a hotel.
Favorite hidden gem? ABistro in Fort Greene. They used to be a little hole in the wall on Carlton but recently added a new, bigger spot on DeKalb. Their Senegalese Fried Chicken is pretty amazing.
Dream car? Growing up in LA my dream car was a Geo Neon, but now that I live in NY, I don't have one. I'm just happy with having a car when I need one. I do have dream bikes though! They all have a Nitto Albatross handlebar and a basket for my dog.
Best meal under $10? After having been a vegetarian for nearly 7 years, I have readily accepted burgers with open arms since I turned into a carnivore.
Dutch Boy Burgers in Crown Heights has the best burger. Their lunch prix fixe is $9.95 for a burger, a Foxon Soda, and Fries.
What did you do last weekend? I planned a day of adventure for a friend's birthday. We gave her clues leading up to each adventure location, starting out in the fall foilage of Dia: Beacon, then off to The Tippler (a bar with alcoholic slushies and amazing pretzels), and then to Betto in Williamsburg.
What are you working on right now? I'm currently finishing up Communal Table: Book 2, Something to Celebrate, a cookbook where I've asked my favorite, bloggers, chefs, creative types to supply a menu for a gathering or celebration. It comes out, hopefully, this month. I'm also working on some new pieces with dyes and embroidery. Really excited about it all!
Say hello to Caroline and keep up with her latest projects here www.carolinehwang.net.
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