This exclusive conversation with artist and former actress Leelee Kimmel, formerly known as Leelee Sobieski takes us inside the mind of an artist whose work refuses to stay within the boundaries of a single medium.
From her large-scale paintings to her experiments with virtual reality, Kimmel has always approached art as an experience—one that can overwhelm, disorient, and completely surround you. In our conversation, she discusses why she is moving away from VR for now, the relationship between her paintings and digital worlds, and her fascination with scale, technology, and the limitless possibilities of space.
We also talk about growing up between New York and the wild landscapes of the Camargue, her father’s unconventional approach to raising a strong woman, the shortcomings of modern education, the importance of apprenticeships and mentorship, and why, after years of making work, Kimmel is ready to disappear for a while.This exclusive conversation with artist and former actress Leelee Kimmel, formerly known as Leelee Sobieski takes us inside the mind of an artist whose work refuses to stay within the boundaries of a single medium.
From her large-scale paintings to her experiments with virtual reality, Kimmel has always approached art as an experience—one that can overwhelm, disorient, and completely surround you. In our conversation, she discusses why she is moving away from VR for now, the relationship between her paintings and digital worlds, and her fascination with scale, technology, and the limitless possibilities of space.
We also talk about growing up between New York and the wild landscapes of the Camargue, her father’s unconventional approach to raising a strong woman, the shortcomings of modern education, the importance of apprenticeships and mentorship, and why, after years of making work, Kimmel is ready to disappear for a while.