P E R S O N
by stefani greenwood
This Monday we are featuring one of my dearest and best friends – Nancy Picot Riegelman. She is one of my biggest inspirations and one of my most favorite people. An artist, professor of illustration, author of many books and a minimalist (to name just a few of her accomplishments), she is intriguing in every way, very kind and most exquisite. Los Angeles residents and visitors have a special opportunity to view her work which will be opening this Saturday, November 19th at Western Project (2762 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034). I can’t say enough good things about Nancy… I adore her. I hope you enjoy her interview.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current obsessions: I am an instructor at two design schools. When I am alone I dream about elegant surfaces.
Tell us a story from your childhood. When I was ten I went to an English boarding school where one day I taught my younger sister to shave her legs. I nicked her and blood ran. I was caught and put into solitary confinement. I found the whole episode to be quite fun. My father taught me to use an abacus. My mother taught me to love fresh crab and hot fudge ice cream sundaes. We went as a family to fancy cafes – I dressed in a navy blue double breasted coat, white gloves and a beret. My grandparents bought me an ice cream cone and a lollipop. So when we arrived at the cafe and the family ordered an elaborate cake made with toffee chips and mocha frosting and it was placed next to me I had no hands free. I just lowered my head into the cake.
I also remember drawing pictures of country houses.
What is something you recently learned that you would like to share with our readers? 17th century Tantric art often looks like contemporary John McLaughlin paintings.
Describe where you are right now. I am at a table facing the San Bernardino Mountains covered in snow.
What are three things on your to do list? Call the people whose events I missed and apologize, go to the dentist and remember to pick up my dress for my opening…
Thank you so very much Nancy!
Just last night I was wondering why Stefani had never done an interview with Nancy. Here it is. She is everything Stef has expressed about her and more. She is extremely talented. My wife and I have three of her breath series drawings. We would love one of her huge white drawings, but alas it has never been in our budget. Aside from loving large floral designs of all white flowers and chocolate candy and cookies………she is vigilant about writing thank you notes. I recommend everyone go see her work in person. If you can’t afford one of her works, save your money. Having at least one Nancy Riegelman drawing in your house is a must have.
Yay! What a treat to find this interview here this Monday morning. Nancy is so utterly wonderful. And what an amazing photo!
Thanks Gilda! A very sweet morning treat!
I was keeping her all to myself. I thought it was such a coincidence that last night I checked my emails and there you are asking about an interview with Nancy. Me + you!
Nancy! What a delight to read her interview this morning. Truly inspiring. I’m so thankful to say that I have met her! Love the lowering of the head into the cake. : )
She really enjoyed meeting you too!
Nancy is absolutely electrifying!!! I love her!!! Nancy is talented, beautiful, generous and a stunning dresser. I may have been as small as her for 1 day many years ago. Go see her show and fall in love with her art.
I agree with you 100%
Yay Nancy, she is so inspiring! I am so exited to see her show!!
She is so inspiring! Looking forward to seeing her show with you!