Meet SV Randall | Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with SV Randall and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi SV, why did you pursue a creative career?
I’ve always loved making things and exploring different ideas. The notion of how expansive a creative career can be, really clicked for me during a studio visit with the artist Mark Dion during graduate school. Amidst a moment of creative block, he advised me to view daily activities as a continuation of my art. He elaborated on the idea that artists have the liberty to assume roles from different domains and engage in research across varied disciplines. This could involve taking on the guise of a pseudo-geologist, or a quasi-archivist, or a speculative urban planner, among infinite other possibilities. This brief interaction nudged me to reframe my perspective of the arts and solidified my choice in pursuing a creative career.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My path toward making art professionally has been a circuitous journey. I’ve worked as an educator, art handler, and preparator for a number of museums and galleries in NY. After receiving my MFA, I prioritized my creative practice above everything else. This choice has led me down some very challenging and rewarding paths. But in exchange for those uncertainties, I was able to travel for international fellowships, residencies, and exhibitions which offered me time and space for experimentation, reflection, and creative output. I’ve been fortunate to have supportive teachers, mentors, and friends who have encouraged me over the years.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We’d embark on exploring outdoor spaces, visiting art venues, and eating great food. Some specific places we’d be sure to check out include: Trinity Overlook Park, the Arboretum, The Nasher Sculpture Center, the Power Station, Dallas Contemporary, the Warehouse, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Deep Vellum, Texas Theatre, and Terry Black’s BBQ.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shoutout to my partner Laura Neal. She continuously offers me support and always encourages me to explore, learn, and keep evolving. We’ve recently started a multidisciplinary collaborative called CALCIUM projects. The experience of fusing our creative practices has been incredibly inspiring for me.

Website: https://www.svrandall.com/

Instagram: sv.randall