Open Sessions Artist 2018-20: Sharon Madaneswhen did you decide to become an artist, and why? . “When I was five years old, my mother bought me a picture book about Picasso. It traced his life and his early start as an artist. I learned that when Picasso was a child, he drew constantly, recording everything around him using his pencil. I remember being inspired by his commitment and thinking at the time, this is what I want to do. I’ve kept a sketchbook since. The “why”part of this question I’m still trying to figure out.” - Sharon Madanes . Sharon Madanes lives and works in New York. Her work has been shown at The Dot Project, London; Next to Nothing Gallery, New York; Vox Populi, Philadelphia. . Open Sessions is a two-year program which provides opportunities for selected artists to contextualize work and ideas through exhibitions, public programs, and critical dialogue, organized by Rosario Güiraldes and Lisa Sigal, Open Sessions Curators. . #OpenSessionsTDC #SharonMadanes sharonbre...