Artist Q&A w/ Krsna Karsini

Name/location/medium(s):

Krsna Missoula Bhakti painting

What’s the last artwork you purchased?

From Mickey

What kind of art do you wish you owned?

More handmade clay pots cookware earthen

Where do you absolutely wish to visit?

India

Who is your favorite artist?

Syamarani dasi

What are your hobbies?

Bhakti yoga, feeding the homeless, making music, going to live shows

What role does the artist have in society?

To give a glimpse into other realities

What is your favorite artwork?

Rada in Seperation by Syamarani dasi

Favorite project you’ve ever worked on?

I made a bust of Jim Morrison

Describe your practice in five words.

Bhakti yoga opening of the heart

What would you do with $1 Million?

Give it to my Guru Advadhoot Maharaja

How did you start making art?

I started in jr. high doing bathroom art pieces with tampons, blood, shampoo, etc.

Do you have a favorite quote?

Hare Krsna

What are your greatest challenges and/or frustrations with art? Your art?

I have 3 kids now so I never have a chance to do art anymore!

How do you view yourself as an artist?

a closet artist

How do you feel about self-promotion?

I love promoting all kinds of stuff it is my jam

How do you price your work?

I do trades Money has had no value for a long time

What do you intend to say with your art?

it is used to express my inner feeling interpretation is up to the viewer

Are you a nostalgic person?

yes

What is the most “useful” emotion? The most “useless”?

love is the most useful hate is a waste of energy

Are you ready to die? Lol

Yes

Krsna Karsini spinning poi.