Painting was a problem - you produce a thing, and then you sell it and get money, and that was quickly considered totally uncool. Rachel Kushner considermoneypaint Change image and share on social
I shy away from plot structure that depends on the characters behaving in ways that are going to eventually be explained by their childhood, or by some recent trauma or event. People are incredibly complicated. Who knows why they are the way they are? Rachel Kushner behavecharacterchildhood share on social
Success is a completely abstract thing - it has no bearing on daily life, family matters, the matter of artistic creation, but it can affect grace, and if I lose that, I really have gained nothing from success. Rachel Kushner abstractaffectartistic share on social
Telluride has an incredible history and reputation, and I've long known of it as a unique entity that makes a place for writers - one more aspect of this exceptional film festival in the Colorado Alps. Rachel Kushner alpaspectcolorado share on social
Happiness is a mysterious concept. It seems to work best as futurity: at that point I will be happy, et cetera. I feel like I experience small pieces of joy day to day. Rachel Kushner ceteraconceptday Change image and share on social
I'm a very interior person. I love silence. I revel in it. I'm happy that way. Rachel Kushner happyinteriorlove Change image and share on social
The Seventies seemed like this really open time. There were a lot of strong women characters deciding what kind of artists they wanted to be. Rachel Kushner artistcharacterdecide Change image and share on social
I try to show ugliness, but with compassion for the people who commit ugly acts. Rachel Kushner actcommitcompassion Change image and share on social
My neighbors think I do nothing because I don't go to a job, which is fine and good. Rachel Kushner finegoodjob Change image and share on social
I'm drawn in some strangely natural way to immersing myself in a milieu whose rules I don't understand, where there are things you can't access simply by being intelligent or doing well in school. Rachel Kushner accessdrawimmerse Change image and share on social
