Discipline & ANARCHY: Dalena Le Truong

Dalena Le Truong is a multifaceted artist who works in a self made studio in Portland, Oregon. They dropped out of art school and ventured off to experiment with claymation and continued to study various subjects and interests. They're currently working on a collection of airbrush drawings on different surfaces.



WHY DO YOU DO IT? WHAT DRIVES YOU?

Curiosity of the fullest potential of oneself. The push and pull of wanting to be revealed versus hiding & remaining secretive drives me to keep making art.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU DO FOR SANITY MAINTENANCE?

Napping.

WHAT IS THE SCRAPPIEST THING YOU’VE DONE TO MAKE OR SAVE $$?

A woman once told me to "use" her for free pizza. I took her up on it.

YOUR TASK IS TO PRESCRIBE ONE BOOK OR FILM TO THE COLLECTIVE FOR MANDATORY CONSUMPTION. WHAT IS IT?

HIDDEN MYSTERIES: ETS ANCIENT MYSTERY SCHOOLS & ASCENSION by Joshua D. Stone

current obsession?

Prison Tattoos. Extraterrestrial experiences: I'm a total believer as I've had an experience myself. 

MOST USEFUL FAILURE?

Repeated outcast//rejection. The pain from that seems to help create art that leaves an impression.

SELECTED Q FROM THE PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE: Which talent would you most like to have?

I aspire to make music. I would love to be considered a musician one day ...

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

A collection of airbrush drawings on different surfaces.

DISCIPLINE OR ANARCHY?

BOTH.

100% of proceeds from sales of Dalena’s Freedom for palestine t-shirts will go to the palestine children’s relief fund.

dm @darkshedstudios to purchase.


DISCIPLINE & ANARCHY is a biweekly interview series featuring underrated artists and writers of scrap and substance.

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