Q&A: Chambliss Giobbi, Self-Admitted Stalker and Distorter
PORTRAIT OF ENGIMA III, 2006, Collage, Magic-Sculpt on Aluminum Panel, 36"x36"
Chambliss Giobbi has more than just a cool sounding name. The self admitted stalker is a photo-collage artisan who follows people like Amanda LePore around and fixates on them and distorts them even more than they already are. The collagist answered most of our questions and showcased some work that is both colorfully horrifying, exquisitely deforming, and serves as a perfect way to start off your week.
TORSO OF GINA DEPALMA, 2004, Collage on Aluminum Panel 68"x92"
Tell us about how you make your art. What's your process: I find people who are iconic in their own peculiar subcultures, (Amanda LePore, Indian Larry, Gina DePalma, The Enigma), and basically stalk them until they permit me to photograph them in one marathon session. What follows is an 1 – 2 year fixation between me and the model, culminating in a series of photocollages on aluminum panels, each utilizing a technique specific to that individual.
Who is your Art for? I am told “The Germans.”
What is your Art supposed to do? Repel and attract.
What is your art worth? 5 years of psychoanalysis.
What single work of art would you most like to destroy? Duchamp’s LHOOQ.
Name one crappy "Artist": O’Keefe. Now name another one: Clemente.
Best museum: Isabella Gardner Museum. Worst museum: Guggenheim, NYC.
Describe the finest moment of your artistic endeavors: Crossing over from 2 to 3 dimensions.
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PORTRAIT OF PAUL GUILFOYLE II, Collage, Magic-Sculpt on Aluminum Panel, 36"x36"
NOW GET DOWN AND GIVE US 19
1. Favorite ANIMAL: The Goose.
2. What gets you excited? My routine.
3. Worst Job: Mattress deliveryman. Dream job: Tattoo artist.
4. Best kept secret about NYC: 5-Borough Roller Derby matches in the South Bronx.
5. What would you do if you found A LOT of cash in a cab? Leave it.
6. Favorite website: ebaumsworld.com/pacino Most embarrassing favorite website: artnet.com
7. Early bird or night owl? Early.
8. Motto, mantra, words of advice, or favorite quote: “I don’t want to do that, thank you.” (Alex Katz)
9. Name your favorite ISM. Schism.
10. If you invented a recreational drug, what would it be called? Pharm.
11. What's the greatest thing the internet has given mankind? Access.
12. Who owes you something? President Bush.
13. How would you run the zoo? Leave it to the vet.
14. How do you kill time? Reading.
15. Favorite watering hole: Hope & Anchor, Red Hook.
16. Are you looking for anyone you've lost contact with? (maybe we could help.) [no answer]
17. Do you need anything really bad? Faith.
18. Any tips for the kids? Say your prayers.
19. Shout outs: [no answer]
TORSO OF INDIAN LARRY, 2005, Collage on Aluminum Panel 68"x92"
