These questions originally came from a French series, "Bouillon de Culture" hosted by Bernard Pivot. They're better known as the questions that James Lipton asks every guest at the end of "Inside the Actor's Studio" and have been adapted for this site.
1. What is your favorite word?
"Patina" — The beautiful effects of age, wear.
2. What is your least favorite word?
"Hate" — I hear my children use it and I hate it.
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
The connection between nature and my family.
4. What turns you off?
Selfishness, negativity.
5. What sound or noise do you love?
Leaves rustling in the wind.
6. What sound or noise do you hate?
The muffled sound of clay blowing-up because of steam/moisture in a kiln when
fired too rapidly. It sounds like someone is being suffocated.
7. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
A jazz pianist.
8. What profession would you not like to do?
Become a banker.
9. Who's the biggest influence on your life?
My family. My current family and my "first" family. My mother.
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For over 12 years, David B. Dahlquist has completed on time and within budget over 20 major public art commissions.
He has worked with other artists and designers in a collaborative process on several large-scale projects.
He uses research and documentation techniques to conceptualize and create works, transforming history on subject matter into visual imagery and design to create a relevant work for the sponsor and the user.
Read more about David and his work his work in the Iowa Arts Council's Public Art Artists Roster.
Read about more artists in the IAC rosters and Artist Directory.
