INTERVIEW by PENELOPE DARIO
The inimitable and multitalented painter, Amelia Ford invited Petit Mort into her studio for a candid talk about independence in the art world and how sex work influences what she makes.
PETIT MORT (PENELOPE DARIO)
Can you start by telling us about your journey to becoming an artist and when you first realized you wanted to be one?
AMELIA FORD
Okay. Well I say I decided I wanted to be an artist when I was 12, but before that I just really liked art. Ever since then it’s just been art.
PM
What was the first medium that you felt really woke you up to your skill?
AF
Honestly, I used to do graphite drawing for years, just like straight-up pencil and paper. But that’s also because I couldn’t afford all those art supplies that were really expensive.
