Caroline Hoover helping out in the Phillips’ Conservation studio. Photo: Joshua Navarro
Caroline Hoover, Museum Assistant, Conservation Intern
How did you learn about the Phillips?
I learned about the Phillips because my great aunt [Elizabeth Turner] used to be a curator here. At the time, we came up to see her shows and visit the Phillips.
Do you feel you are inspired by the Phillips art?
I would say that I’m inspired by the Phillips art; there is a lot to take from the works in terms of formal technique in a lot of the older impressionist works and creativity and innovation found in the new works by contemporary artists.
What do you listen to as you create?
I always listen to music when I am painting, but honestly it depends on the mood I’m in, and I usually switch genres a few times before I’m satisfied.
Who’s your favorite artist in the collection?
What painting in the collection do you wish you’d painted?
Do you collect other artwork – or anything?
When I studied abroad in Europe and Africa, I collected artwork from a lot of the countries I visited. A lot of it was street artwork, but also some from galleries. I usually collect at least a postcard of works that I especially like in other collections/museums.
And do you have a favorite Marjorie Phillips painting?
To be honest, the only one that I’ve seen is Night Baseball. But, I do like that one a lot.
Caroline Hoover, “Untitled,” oil on canvas, 3′ x 4′
-Rolf Rykken