Louise Despont Draws Deep, ART21 New York Close Up

How does an artist get maximum results out of minimal means Artist Louise Despont uses architectural stencils to create intricate pencilonpaper drawings in her home and studio in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Working between a small desk and her bedroom floor, Despont s daily practice, with a limited set of tools, yields surprising discoveries. To be focused and dedicated to doing one simple thing can perhaps be the most transformative thing, says the artist, That as narrow as it is, it can be infinitely de