Wednesday Kirwin
What are your passions outside of work?
- Art and illustration. I’m a children’s book illustrator and I show fine art in galleries. I have a few pieces in Gallery 1988 in May and I’ve recently shown in LA and Seattle galleries. I also have my first children’s book coming out September 1, called Nobody Loves Minerva, from Sterling Books.
Do you have a family?
- I live with my boyfriend and small dog Nemo in Mill Valley (Nemo is a main character in Nobody Loves Minerva). I’m originally from Minnesota, and I miss the snow, but I love California.
What are your inspirations?
- The kids I work with – they’re the inspiration for my illustrations.
What is your favorite thing about the Museum?
- Once again, it’s the kids – am I getting repetitive? How they see the world is so exciting. I’m always surprised by what they come up with.
What is your life dream?
- I’d like to continue to write and illustrate children’s books.
What are your favorite films?
- Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Tim Burton’s films, and Sin City.
And your favorite music?
- Django Reinhardt, Johnny Cash and Paul Simon.
Is there something you look forward to learning?
Where would you like to travel?
- Japan and Australia, because they’re practically different planets from California.
What are your hobbies or quirks?
- I like bugs, I bicycle to work, and I like to walk my dog.
What would you be in another life?
- I’d live in the South of France with a lot of dogs.
Besides running into Wednesday in our Art Studios, look for her at the San Rafael Italian Street Painting Festival June 9 & 10, where she'll be painting a mural. She'll also be signing her own book at a Reading at the Museum in the fall!
