9. Encased Brush

“The brushes and squeegee are pretty important to me, as it’s part of the process. Even in my studio in Paris, we frame them in glass. This one traveled quite a few countries. I couldn’t tell you which ones, because normally when they have a wood handle, I can write it on it, so the one in Paris, you can see I used it in Brazil, Kenya, etc. I bring them back from each country; it means they have been in my suitcase for quite a while. This one I took to Cuba, and it became really hard because of the glue I use. It’s very strong, and if I don’t clean it before it dries then it freezes in time, and so that’s why I freeze it there in time.”