VANDAL- Relentless Creativity
N 39 - Winter 2011/2012
VANDAL’s Elie Janstone Q & A with HLOVE Sitting down with artist and creative director Harrison Love at his East-side Manhattan apartment, we discuss his creative process and personal goals over a glass of Maker’s Mark on the rocks. “Let me first just say Mr. Love, that you have an impressive volume of work for someone so young. You have worked in Japan, China, Singapore, South America, and New York producing artwork as well as advertising for major brands worldwide for almost 6 years. At only the age of 27 it seems that you have led quite a life.”
The Love Brother’s Artists Collaborative Installation, “Beautiful Later.”
H- “ Cheers! I have been creating artwork for the majority of my life and I try to keep myself busy, I’d like to think that my portfolio reflects my efforts as well as the non-linear creative process that I adhere to.” Q: So it would be fair to say you have been keeping busy? A: Ha ha ha, yes I suppose that would be accurate. Q: What projects are you currently working on? A: Most recently I was working for CitiPond at Bryant Park. I was the Creative Director and Production Manager of CitiPond for the 2011 Holiday Season. I can give you a few images to include in your article if you like. During my time as Creative Director I was given the opportunity to utilize my artistic skills for the park as well by creating and curating work for their restaurant and lounge redesigning the interior of the park itself. This year I am working on showing my art throughout the 5 boroughs. My artwork recently won a 1st place prize in Greenpoint and I already have two shows lined up in Greenpoint and Manhattan in the Spring of 2012.
“ColdSnap,” by HLOVE, Acrylic on Board
Q: How is it that you first got into design and advertising? A: Well my father is an ad man, I have watched him thrive by working in the industry since I was a boy. It
“SpringFollow,” by HLOVE, Acrylic on Board
N 39 - Winter 2011/2012