Amy Stevens makes photography look like a piece of (scrumptious and mouth-watering) cake. She juxtaposes colorful and decadent desserts with brightly colored fabrics to create a fresh take on food photography. These visually rich photos – collected in her “Confections” series – have garnered exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Delaware Art Museum and Photo LA, among others. Get more from Amy by devouring her 10 ANSWERS below.
1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Excessive. Obsessive. Boisterous.
2. Who is your creative role model?
John Baldessari for his success in both the art world and his career teaching and Jen Bekman for her creative entrepreneurship.
3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
It would switch between taking the dog to the dog park and going to yoga.
4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
I haven’t been there yet!
5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
Working behind the scenes in a vegan restaurant. I love to cook and think it would be very educational.
6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
Sock animals.
7. What is your favorite object in your home?
A cake stand on my kitchen table holding 4 mini terrariums.
8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
It takes a lot of preparation to be ready for opportunity.
9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Regretsy, Conscientious, Anna Maria Horner’s blog.
10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
Everything lines up and I feel it.
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