Curiosity is essential to a rich life and deep mind. Digging past the surface, beyond the passive flow of trends and algorithms, requires actively seeking knowledge, beauty and discovery.

We have always known Katie Rodgers to do just that.

An artist with an affinity for nature and play, Katie is someone who seeks. Through experimentation, travel and attentiveness, she produces art that captures that innate sense of wonder. Naturally, we wanted to know what's on her mind these days.

What’s the best compliment you received recently?

“Your home feels like an extension of your art.”

What’s the last thing you read?

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin (twice)

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What book do you want to read next?

The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli

A quote that’s meaningful to you?

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” – John Muir

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Best gift you’ve ever given?

Flowers grown from seeds.

Where do you want to travel to next?

Oaxaca to study plants with Cosa Buena.

What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue?

More pastels and endless adventures.

What hobby would you take up, if you had the time?

Sailing, if I didn’t live in the desert.

What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head?

Salvador Dali x Disney Destino

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The funniest thing you’ve seen lately?

Nothing comes to mind!

If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work?

It would be a painted holographic animation loop that generated my thoughts and ideas paired with sounds or music and scents. I have no idea how this works!

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