We had the pleasure to speak with Claudia Sbrissa, visual artist, working with issues of identity and culture, and her engagement with materials, as well as art and design professor at St. John’s University. Claudia was born in Canada and now has been living in New York City for over 15 years with her husband. We (Kirra and Rachel) have both had the pleasure to have Claudia Sbrissa as both professor and mentor. Claudia speaks with us on how her family and culture have influenced her career and what success means to her.