Brain Flowers THE WORLD’S FARE
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Images courtesy of Kerri Boccard
If you’re headed to The World’s Fare at
Citi Field on May 18 or 19, keep an eye
out for Astoria resident Kerri Boccard
of Kurrabee Art; she’ll be selling her vibrant
artwork at the shopping pavilion.
We chatted with her about her inspiration,
the Astoria arts community and the
upcoming World’s Fare:
BORO: How long have you lived in Astoria?
Kerri Boccard: I am new to Astoria! I
moved to my beautiful little Ditmars apartment
in October 2018 after living in Florence,
Italy, for a year with my fiancé. Seven
months in Astoria and I continue to fall in
love with it more each day.
BORO: Tell us about your artwork.
KB: My artwork is personal, yet relatable
with a main focus on florals and females. My
pieces are often vibrant and whimsical often
peppered with a dark twist, allowing onlookers
their own interpretation.
BORO: What inspires your art?
KB: My artwork is truly inspired by myself
— amplified emotions, personal experiences
and all. I think it is important to realize you can
be your own inspiration, your own muse. Painting
for me is self-love. It’s a release to place the
thoughts from my head onto the tip of a paint
brush. For this reason I refer to my artwork as
“Brain Flowers” — the thoughts come, grow in
my mind and bloom onto canvas.
BORO: What do you think of the Astoria
arts community?
KB: The Astoria arts community is fantastic.
From the street art, to the studios and
local vendors displaying local artists — it is
inescapable. My favorite moments always
involve entering a shop and unexpectedly
stumbling upon pieces that make my eyes
dance. It’s so wonderful living in a place that
is drenched in various types of artwork.
BORO: What excites you most about
being part of The World's Fare Shopping
Pavilion?
KB: I am most excited to vend alongside
the incredible participants at The World’s
Fare! I’m particularly ecstatic to be immersed
in the food, music, artwork, fashion and
mostly the people! I love interacting and
meeting new people, especially in an event
as culturally and artistically diverse as this.
Excited is an understatement.
BORO: Anything else you'd like to add?
KB: Creating is the backbone of this life,
whether you’re making art, music, food,
dancing, etc. — do it. Do it with intention and
do it with love. Surround yourself with those
who uplift you. On that note, I want to thank
my beautiful best friend, my firecracker of a
fiancé and my family for making my time at
The World’s Fare a reality.
By KATRINA MEDOFF KATRINA@BOROMAG.COM
@KATRINAMEDOFF
@KATYA_M22
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