As an artist and designer, I first try to make sure I am asking the right questions before I look for an answer. In my opinion, the most important work is done at the beginning of a project while researching and gathering information. Through a process of collecting and editing, a solution will become apparent. Futher testing and editing will clarify an idea. My formal education in interior design provided me with a foundation for design thinking that can be utilized in solving any challenge that may arise, whether uncovering an idea for a new project or finding a way to fix a difficult problem.
With my fine art, I often look to create a dialogue between my White and Native American (Karuk) ethnicities, which can take me back into the past. In my design, I try to create places and objects that are welcoming, usable, and easy to navigate. Ultimately, my work is an intersection of all these things: creativity and analysis, past and present, artist and designer, Karuk and Euro-American.
Fox Anthony Spears
Note: Work produced prior to 2011 was done under the name of Anthony Callaway.