
Tristian K. Goik at the ASIFA Jury Screening at the School of Visual Arts on March 8th, 2016. Photo by Tristian K. Goik
Each week Gnerd Gniche will feature a New York City based artist. There is an immense pool of artistic talent within the LGBT community and this a quick stop to find out who’s hot and interesting.
Name: Tristian K. Goik
Occupation: Independent Animator, ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) East board member
Age: 28
Location: Sunnyside, Queens
Education: NYU Tisch School of Arts Film & Television, BFA
Medium of Choice: Animation
Artistic Style: Impressionist
Inspirations (Past): The Last Unicorn (Movie) Fantasia (Movie), Pokemon (TV series)
Inspirations (Present): Ballet, Classical music, Everyday life.
Favorite Work by other artist: Patrick Smith “Drink”
Favorite Work you’ve done: “Dance de Matiste” and “Hands”
Favorite Geeky Things: Pokemon Y (Video Game), Culture series by Iain M. Banks (Books), Sandman (Graphic Novel).
Best Art in NYC: City architecture like Sukadi Park.
Website: tristiangoik.com
Instagram: tkgolightly
YouTube: Tristian Goik
Vimeo: Tristian Goik
by GABRIEL GALINDEZ