10 QUESTIONS WITH LUX MILK, ARTIST + CREATIVE DIRECTOR

10 Questions is a series of profiles by Couturesque that highlight young creatives with interesting voices and cool careers in fashion. New York-based, Canada-raised artist Lux Milk has more than 12,000 Instagram followers tuned into her life, sharing both snaps of her art and creative direction work as well as sassy and creative outfits that are seriously inspiring.

What do you do and how did you get started?

I was born in South Korea, but grew up in Canada. I am a multi-media artist [and] I do creative and art direction. I also work creatively with a streetwear brand, Wonderland, in the Lower East Side and I model sometimes.

What are you motivated by?

My friends and people I surround myself with. I love collaborating and embracing and appreciate other artists work as well it inspires and motivates me and bouncing your ideas off with other artists is always a fun process I learn more about myself and others.

Describe your style.

Chill, creative, charismatic.

Describe your morning routine.

I wake up, bake up, and go on with what the day has to offer me; I don't have a phone right now so I just really am in the moment.

What was the last thing that you took a picture of?

Turtles.

What makes you feel confident?

My art!

Proudest moment?

Right now, I am doing what I want to do.

Advice for yourself at 17?

Life is fucked, don't give up.

Favourite motivational quote and why?

Milk it for all it's worth.

Where do you see the fashion industry going in 10 years?

All over the place.

Images via @milkizm