We See You@ICFF:ShellyShelly

Shelly Shelly,
Pasadena Arts Center/Bernhardt Lounge

How many pairs of shoes or glasses do you own?

Glasses I only have three pairs. Shoes I might have twenty-five.

Think of something else that ICFF can stand for.

IC is, just, maybe I see something. FF, I’m not really sure… but I see.

If you could build a piece of furniture out of any material in the world, what would it be?

That’s a tricky one. I would make it out of rubber.

What is the desktop picture on your computer?

It’s a computer game, it’s a Playstation game, this little guy, it’s called Katamari, he’s making a ball, and after you get your ball big enough you can ball up a cow. It’s a moving one.

Do you sketch with a particular kind of pen or notebook?

I love mechanical pencils. And I like heavy ones, the metal kind, because I always turn the pen in my fingers, and it helps me think, I think.

When did you know you wanted to be a designer?

Six years ago. And that is the reason why I left Indonesia. My background is in science and math, almost a different person. I was all nerdy with glasses. I went to Seattle to learn basic fine arts and figure drawing and all that jazz. Then I moved to Baltimore and more fine art, and now the Arts Center, which is perfect for me.

What’s the favorite thing you’ve seen here so far?

I adore Konstantin Grcic, his chair. I think it’s a stellar piece.

If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?

A musician. I don’t sing well but it’s just so cool.

What is your least favorite color?

Pastel colors. Like pinks, too pastel. I like bright crazy colors.

Do you have a hero?

I just saw Iron Man. He’s my hero.