December 18, 2024
Sterling King in the Wild: Ela Kurtas
Ela Kurtas
Ela Kurtas, a student and Illustration major at Parsons School of Design styles Sterling King mixed metals. See Ela in the Lithop Ridge Bracelet, Liquid Crystal Pendant Necklace, Satin Ridge Cuff, Lithop Ridge Ring, Trinity Band Ring, Trinity Hoop Earrings, Magma Ridge Ring, Delphinium Earrings, Delphinium Mini Earrings, Mismatched Fold Earrings & Helmet Ring
Where are you from?
NYC!!
What is your favorite music video?
I used to be obsessed with Lady Gaga’s bad romance in elementary school.
Who's personal style is your favorite/ inspiration for you
My friends and random people I see around the city, but I also love @pudderfly she always has on some beautiful pieces.
Ideal day off?
A rainy day with me and my boyfriend in bed watching really awful movies and getting takeout.
What artists do you listen to the most?
Probably MF Doom, more recently Pinc Louds, Mac Miller, Kodak Black and the lovely Ms. Lauryn Hill.
What was your childhood dream job?
I remember really wanting to just draw pictures all day, that was always the dream.
Any hidden talents?
I can still do some gymnastics and rock climb. But most people don’t know I can unicycle.
What are you working on right now?
As of right now I’m finishing up a stippling piece and a knit sweater. I’ve been super excited to work more on my illustrations this year and combine my 3D pieces with my 2D so I think I’m going to combine the two and make a book in the next few weeks.
