Sep 4, 2018
From
an early age, Zara Kand knew she would have an unconventional
career. Drawn to visual arts of all kinds it was a natural that she
would become an artist. Zara is an oil painter and freelance artist
of many mediums. If you are interested in pursuing visual art, Zara
suggests studying the works of some of your favorite artists for
inspiration and taking classes at local community college and just
do the work - regardless of the opinions anyone may have about
it. Her advice: believe in what your heart tells you and
follow it.
Zara's
first experience with the desert was on a camping trip 'date' with
her now husband, Jean-Paul. They were so moved by their early
visits to Joshua Tree, they decided to come and make it their home.
Zara found herself immersed in the artist community almost
immediately and stumbled upon Sun Alley, where she and Jean-Paul
now have a storefront, Space Cowboy Books, selling
sci-fi, classics and the work of local literary artists. Space
Cowboy hosts monthly community events and publishes local works of
literature. Zara's work has also been featured in Desert
Lady Lauren Henley's Apercus Literary
Magazine.
When
this episode was released, Zara had just opened 'Fever Dream' an
art exhibition at Art Queen Gallery in Joshua Tree. Zara curated
the exhibit which includes her own work, as well as the work of
artists: Christiane Cegavske (stop
motion) and Carol Cameron (assemblage). The
exhibit runs Saturday, September 1 to October 28,
2018.
Find
more about Zara at her website: http://zarakand.com/