Spotlight Interviews

Model Kasia Gee

Model Kasia Gee

Polish model Kaiser Gee is a professional artist in California.

Where are you from/live now?

I live in Studio City, CA.

Citynet Magazine: Tell us about the Kasia early years. Background, boys,…

Kasia: I was born in Poland where as a child I was pretty much a Tom-boy wearing baggy pants and big shirts until I reached puberty and started getting compliments on my long legs and little bottom! So I started dressing more like a girl wearing mini-skirts and tight pants. Boys never teased me in school, I always got along with boys since day one!

How did you get into art? What made you stick with it?

I lived in a city where there were quite a lot of museums and we used to take field trips with my school to visit them. I was always inspired when I saw great art and decided to try it myself. I tried many different mediums from pencil drawings to charcoal to painting figures and eventually painting abstract art with acrylic on canvas. I always seem to get a great response so I’ve decided to make painting my career.

When was your first work sold? How did you feel?

I first sold some art when I arrived in the US about 5 years ago. The people I was living with liked my style and just made an offer and also asked me to paint some specific styles that would fit their decor. It was exciting and reaffirmed the fact that I wanted to do this for a living.

What advice would you give to other up and coming artists?

I would tell other artists to definitely use the internet to educate themselves, speak to other
artists, go to galleries, do “One Night Only” shows but never spend a lot of money to expose your work, there are plenty of opportunities to show your work without spending to much cash.

How do balance modeling and your career as an artist?

I have done quite a bit of catalogue work in Europe and I have had my image and body shape used for posters and billboards. I would like to continue pursuing a career as model because I enjoy working with many different people, photographers and shooting at different locations. I enjoy the freedom and the opportunity to travel. My modeling career and my career as an artist are two different worlds.

Most people who know me as a model eventually find out I am also an artist and are a little more intrigued by me but people who meet me as an artist or buy one of my paintings from a gallery are mainly concerned with the art and quality of the piece so my modeling career never comes into play.

Do people take you less seriously because of your looks?

I have found that my looks have not hurt me in the sense that people don’t take me seriously because most of the time they see my art-work first before they meet me so when we do meet I think they are a little intrigued and having a good looking artist can always be a good marketing tool.

Has anyone ever spelled your last name correctly the first time?

People never attempt to spell my last name without asking first! – so cute!!:) Although they have more problems with spelling my first name “Katarzyna”. That’s why everyone calls me “Kasia” – which in Poland is short for “Katarzyna”.

Where in Europe are you from? What brought you you to the US? What are a few of the main differences you find between living in the US and Europe?

I am from a city in the southern part of Poland. As a young girl I wanted to travel and see the world so after seeing Europe I decided that the US was going to be my next destination! The US is different than the rest of the world in the sense that here I seem to be exotic looking and I get a lot of attention, especially when people hear my accent. Men seem to be a lot more comfortable in approaching me and starting up a conversation as if they’ve known me all their life. Of course here in California the weather is always amazing and there are so many different races and languages spoken.

What has been the best experience in your job?

My job as an artist keeps on getting better so there is no “best experience”, every time I get good reviews or sell a lot of pieces at a show or another Gallery wants me to do an exhibition to me is always a great experience and makes me feel I am moving forward in my career.

What has been the worst experience in your job?

My worst experience would be knowing I lost an opportunity to expand my business as an artist or making the wrong choice but it seems that every experience is a learning experience so there isn’t a “worst experience” in my past.

Name anyone, alive or dead, who you would love to meet and hang out with.

My father died at the young age of 46. We were very close, so as a grown woman I would love to have him see what I have accomplished and have him share my success with me.

What’s the most common question that people ask you?

“Where are you from?”, “What’s your phone number?”, “Are you married?”.

What’s your greatest talent?

My greatest talent would be my ability to challenge myself and not be afraid of the unknown.

Favorite place on the planet?

My favorite place on the planet has not yet been found but would probably be anywhere as long as I am with the people I love.

Favorite vacation spot?

My favorite vacation spot would be somewhere where I could see the mountains and the ocean with lots of sun, so maybe and exotic island.

Pet peeves?

I don’t like people who gossip, criticize others, jealousy and dishonesty.

What do you want the world to know about you?

I would like the world to know that I am a talented artist, a good person and I hope to leave
behind some type of legacy where I will be remembered forever!

If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?

Happiness.

It’s 12:01am. What are you doing?

Snacking and finishing up my e-mails.

Thong vs. regular undies?

Thongs, they’re just sexier.

What’s the most ego-boosting thing you have said to a guy?

“You are such a sex machine.”

Any secret pleasures?

Dancing naked!

Favorite recent projects?

I had an exhibition at a Hotel in Beverly Hills on June 14th and an upcoming private exhibition at a gallery in Encino, CA. this fall.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself living in my own house with my own private art studio, possibly owning a Gallery, married and traveling quite often!

 

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