What I Should Have Said: An Interview Post-Mortem

One of the interviewers from one of the many jobs I interviewed for and did not get kindly agreed to meet with me at 8A.M. yesterday to discuss what I should have said. Here is the advice she gave me:

1. Sit-up straight--it exudes confidence ( I happened to be slouching at that very moment).
2. Tell them about my skills in terms of how I will be able to help their business. In other words, turn it back on them.
3. Give myself a pep-talk. Think, "I am the next Mary Boone." Act confident but not arrogant.
4. Look them in the eye (she said I don't have a problem with this).
5. Smile (apparently I DO have a problem with this).
6. Wear lipstick.
7. Wear a power suit (this will help me feel confident).
8. Wear my hair in a bun.

A lot of this is very similar to the dating advice my mom gives me. Mom was right. I am a bit slouchy. But I'm getting better.

I did implement this advice in an interview at a gallery, and I feel that it went very well. I'll keep you posted.

A Brief Lesson in Lower East Side Graffiti

This is a work by ANERA one of the 9 members of the Endless Love Crew. This group is devoted to beautifying city streets through art. Much of graffiti in Manhattan is this "poster" style now because it takes alot less time to put up, which means the artists are less likely to be arrested. Spray paint is alot more detailed and increases the risk of arrest. Many, if not most of these artists, have a police record.



This is by another Endless Love Crew artist called Gore-B.



And here are a few more pics for your viewing pleasure. I haven't researched these artists yet. Maybe you can find some clues. Graffiti is like a puzzle. The artists usually give you hidden clues about who they are, and they also communicate back and forth with each other through their art.



UPDATE: This skateboarder is by WK Interact. Thanks to Abe Lincoln Jr. for the update.





UPDATE: The smiley guy is by Borf.

My Thesis DOES Matter

Wow. This is a big deal for me. So I googled my name only to discover that my thesis is mentioned in the "In The News" section on PicassoMio. It is one of the sites I mentioned in my thesis called, "The Online Art Market: Maximizing the Potential of Web Sites to Market and Grow Art Galleries." Check it out by clicking HERE! You will have to scroll down the page a bit.

This is a proud moment for me. I had no idea my thesis was "acclaimed".

I like PicassoMio because it gives the user alot of options to help determine what an art work might actually look like on the wall if bought. It may or may not make a difference. But it shows that they are making every effort to accommodate the user. And that is what I think a Web site should be all about. Focus on the AUDIENCE! That is the overall message of my thesis--in a nutshell.

What I Should Have Said: MoMA Interview

So I interviewed at the Museum of Modern Art for a job this last Tuesday. There were alot of things I wish I had said differently. But one comment particularly comes to mind.

Interviewer: Why MoMA?
Me: Because it's MoMA!

What I should have said---

Interviewer: Why MoMA?
Me: Well. MoMA is THE definition of Modern and Contemporary Art. Since the 1930's MoMA has defined art before it becomes art history--as it is still living and breathing. It sets the standard for all Art Museums to follow. The growth of the Museum since the move to 53rd street alone exemplifies the importance of MoMA in New York City. I would be honored to one day say that I played a minor part in spreading the message of MoMA to the world.

Or something to that effect. What else should I have said? Any ideas?

Adventures on the Lower East Side

Say hello to my friends Jason & Melanie. We decided to attend a free concert last saturday put on by the East River Music Project at the East Side Ampitheatre. Who knew there was such a nice respite on the East River? J&M are very adventurous when it comes to finding new music and restaurants in the city. That is a rare quality. Be sure to visit Jason's Web site at www.jasonvanorden.com.

This is the venue. The buildings you see are on the opposite side of the river. That's Brooklyn! I wish I had known about these concerts at the beginning of the summer. As you can see, the crowd was sparse which made it ideal.

This was the first band, and by far my favorite. They are called The End of the World.

This is the small hipster fan base of The End of the World.


It looks like this guy is ROCKIN out. The irony is, that this is one of the most mellow bands I've ever heard. And I've seen some mellow bands..

Love as Laughter is their name. And they varied between 7 and 10 band members, when the most they really needed for this was probably 4. They had TWO tamborine players. What's up with that? I think they just invited their friends to join in. Which reminds me of The Flaming Lips who have an entire entourage of people in animal costumes on stage with them.



I love this building! It's just being built on the Lower East Side. What is it? Residence? Business? Does anyone know? The windows consist of several shades of blue (my favorite). I also love the unorthodox shape.

UPDATE: This building is called Blue. Thanks Brigham for the info. It is hard to look at the Web site because it makes me extremely covetous. Could living in such a place actually make a person happier? I would have to say yes. Unfortunately, I wouldn't know.

We ended our day at Katz Deli. They are famous for their Reuben Sandwich. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like meat. The fries were excellent. You have to stand in line and order your sandwich at the counter and then go to another counter for fries and drinks. Best of all, the pickles are FREE! Don't lose the ticket they hand you when you walk in, or you'll be charged a fee upon leaving.