ANDREA ZITTEL

A-Z Cellular Compartment Units, 2001

A-Z Cellular Compartment Units, 2001 (detail)

A-Z Wagon Station

HIGH DESERT TEST SITES

A-Z Carpet Furniture: Cabin, 2012 (textile) 12' x 16'

A-Z Breeding Unit: For Averaging Eight Breeds, 1993 

(steel, wool, glass, and electronics) 72"x171"x 18"

A-Z Wagon Station, 2010

QUESTIONS FOR ANDREA ZITTEL:

The press release from your 1993 'Purity' show at Andrea Rosen states that, "Andrea Zittel perceives progress as a manufactured reality."  Do you still agree with that statement?  If so, will you go into more depth.

In your 2002 interview with Supernaturale, you said that craft leads to an "empowered consumer, and (the ability) to be your own ultimate authority."  Your prototypes are dotted throughout the High Desert of California, and in gallery spaces around the world.  How do you feel about your inventions being used in the context of disaster or refugee housing?  Does your previous quote still apply in that context?

When referring to A-Z, you often say "we" and "us".  Is A-Z a brand"  And if so, is the gallery a vending machine for your products?

LEAH DIXON