Salome Asega is an Artist, Researcher & Director
Salome Asega is the Director of NEW INC, an incubator for art, design and technology entrepreneurs run by the New Museum in New York. She's also an artist and researcher whose practice celebrates dissensus and multivocality.
This interview was conducted by Xinran Yuan on behalf of APOSSIBLE.
Xinran
What is a ritual, practice, or routine in your life that is important for your psychological wellbeing and/or fulfillment? Why?
Salome
In 2022, I adopted a small, merle Poodle pup named Romeo. Our long morning walks have been an important daily routine that allows me to set a tone for my day. I rarely listen to music or talk on the phone during my morning walk and instead enjoy being present in my neighborhood, ever aware of the micro-changes block by block. These walks give me opportunities to see the same sites from new perspectives, clear my mind, and practice deep breathwork.
From clothing to accessories to shoes to hair, I find empowerment in these human-made creations
Xinran
What is a human-made creation that brings out the best in you? Why?
Salome
Instruments of style! From clothing to accessories to shoes to hair, I find empowerment in these human-made creations that allow me to practically protect myself and more importantly express who I am each day. Style is a daily storytelling tool and has the ability to communicate so much including values and mood.
Xinran
When do you cherish the slow or hard way of doing something? Why?
Salome
When traveling, I usually have my Yashica point and shoot in hand. I enjoy how analog photography requests a slowness and presence– setting up a shot, measuring the light, and taking a photo without immediately seeing the image. Film requires patience and trust. I love the anticipation of picking up a developed roll of film and sharing the images with the people I traveled with. We live in a time of intense convenience, and I find some joy in not having total control at my fingertips.
Xinran
What is something you appreciate or long for from the past? Why?
Salome
When having a conversation with friends at dinner or over drinks. Debate the topic a bit longer. Follow the thread. Don’t rush to accuracy or truth. I miss a time before smart phones when friends would reason and discuss without jumping to a web search. I miss sitting in the unknowing and reflecting on our individual and collective embodied knowledge.
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