Molly Surno
MOLLY SURNO
Art Director of Elsewhere
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC
www.mollysurno.com
www.splacer.co
www.cinemasixteen.com
Instagram @missmolinga
WHAT DO YOU DO?
“I am the Director of Partnerships for the creative start up Splacer. Ultimately I find really incredible people to collaborate with to execute experiences in unique spaces around the city. ”
Alongside I make art and curate shows including an upcoming performance with Blonde Redhead in November.
WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE TO GET WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
Staying focused and committed to my vision, taking coffees with everyone who inspires me, and putting myself out there.
Art
FOR OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR FIELD, WHAT DO THEY USUALLY LACK?
I try not to think negatively.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW?
An awesome breakfast to launch our new Splacer pro tools and curating a 15 artist show in Amagansett in an old potato barn. I also just got interviewed by What Should We Do, check that out here!
WHAT'S YOUR STYLE/PERSPECTIVE/TASTE? DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT REPRESENTS THIS?
WE ARE ALL SLASHIES WITH MULTIPLE SKILLS, WHICH ONE DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE OFTEN?
lounging.
WHAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU RIGHT NOW?
donald trump
IF YOU COULD HIRE SOMEONE FOR $20/HOUR, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THEM DO TO MAKE YOUR DAY EASIER?
Curation
LET'S BRING OUT THE TIME MACHINE. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE TOLD YOURSELF, WHEN, AND WHY?
Not to take things too seriously and enjoy the process
IF YOU COULD TALK TO AN EXPERT TO GAIN MORE INSIGHT ON SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
Investing
Art Direction - Click for video
WHAT IS YOUR RATE?
Day rate $700; monthly consulting retainer $3500
HOW SHOULD SOMEONE APPROACH YOU ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
HOW DO YOU STAY CREATIVE?
see art, watch film, read, listen
This member profile was originally published in September 2016, April 2018.